Resume
2022 - Present
Surprise.com • Head of Delivery & Product Operations •
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Led cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
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Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency across product development cycles.
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Oversaw operational, engineering and product performance to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
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Established and monitored key performance indicators to track progress and guide data-driven decision-making.
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Managed budget allocation and resource distribution to optimize project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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Maintained and nurtured client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term collaboration.
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Conducted regular leadership meetings to align product roadmaps with business objectives and client needs.
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Adopted the latest technologies and methodologies in program management to keep the team at the forefront of industry standards.
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Analyzed market trends and worked with marketing & revenue to position the products competitively.
2021 - 2022
Director, Program Management
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Spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of project delivery frameworks, significantly enhancing efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
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Implemented a robust system for monitoring and reporting on project progress, leading to the identification and implementation of key operational improvements.
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Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by proactively addressing and resolving project bottlenecks, ensuring seamless execution.
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Acted as a key negotiator in client discussions, successfully aligning project scopes and schedules with customer expectations.
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Forged strong relationships with clients, including C-level executives, to align project outcomes with business goals.
2010 - 2021
Senior Program Manager
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Led project teams, ensuring the delivery of multiple high-impact projects in international markets.
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Drove continuous improvement of project management capabilities and effectiveness.
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Managed stakeholders at all levels; drove plans; minimized risks; handled issues and escalations efficiently.
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Monitored and reported on assumptions, scope changes, resource utilization, budget, and performance metrics.
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Developed and executed robust resource planning and team management strategies, ensuring optimal team performance across time zones.
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Led a team of 5 project managers, fostering teamwork and effective communication.
2006 - 2010
Senior Product Manager
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Maintained and improved customer data and multi-channel delivery platforms, focusing on user experience and efficiency.
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Defined vision, roadmap, backlog, features, stories, test cases, user interfaces, ERDs, and business processes.
2004 – 2006
Product Manager
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Focused on developing retail solutions to enhance user experience and operational efficiency, aligning with customer needs and business goals.
Skills & Expertise
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Methodology & Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, CCPM, Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), Disciplined Agile (DA).
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Software & Tools: SharePoint, MS Project, JIRA (admin & automation), confluence, Spotfire, AWS QuickSight, Power BI & Salesforce.
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Technology Skills: PL/SQL, Java, XML, Microarchitecture.