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Work History
Education
Skills
Scholastic Achievements
Role
Positions Of Responsibility
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AMBIGA DEVI M A

AMBIGA DEVI M A

Product Manager – Strategy
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced product management professional with a proven track record in developing impactful product strategies and overseeing successful product launches. Skilled in market analysis and adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Demonstrated ability to drive product development initiatives and effectively manage lifecycle processes to ensure product success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Product Manager – Strategy

L&T Finance
12.2023 - Current
  • Strategized API Based Solution for Credit scoring & Risk assessment, digital identity verification model, land ownership and land risk score & Productivity monitoring
  • Spearheaded onboarding of new features such as customer & location intelligence, aligning with market demands & competitiveness
  • Collaborated Cross-functionally with Legal, Credit, IT & Infosec to prioritize, plan & execute API Integration, driving product growth
  • Led E-2-E execution of trade fair from initial planning to follow up ensuring seamless operation; Monitored social media channels
  • Launched & Implemented Field Monitoring Systems; Enhanced UI/UX designs; Provided training & increased penetration by 50%
  • Achieved an L&T Finance 'Outstanding Performance’ rating & awarded “Bright Spark Award” for contribution to strategic innovation.

Product Manager – Strategy, Partnerships & New Initiatives

IFFCO Kisan Finance
06.2021 - 12.2023


* Pioneered the launch of 4+ B2B, B2B2C, and B2C lending products, boosting profitability by 20% and increasing tractor sales by 20% through strategic channel expansion across 900+ tehsils.

* Orchestrated end-to-end product development, from extensive market research and competitor benchmarking to spearheading API integrations for digital lending, ensuring data accuracy and privacy.

* Managed compliance, risk assessment, and profitability in policy reviews while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and IT to define requirements and create user stories for system integration.

* Established product roadmaps and governance structures, reducing risk by 50% and optimizing system integration and end-to-end processes.

* Streamlined operational workflows, reducing TAT by 20% and errors by 60% through regular audits, training, and standardized onboarding, increasing accountability by 50%.

* Developed targeted training for 400+ employees, contributing to a 30% sales increase and 35% customer base expansion, and achieved 95% user adoption through UAT and holistic support.

* Analyzed over 2,000 vendor sales and credit data using 25+ metrics, and 50+ business, financial, and portfolio metrics to assess risk and inform market entry strategies.

* Explored digital models with payment networks to integrate 3M+ farmers and 30K+ societies, and disbursed over ₹390 Crores in Trade Advance products by refining delivery processes and stakeholder engagement.


Management Intern

Ninjacart
06.2020 - 06.2020
  • Strengthened operational efficiency & sales of Fruits & Vegetables in B2C sector| Understood Consumer Perception for Satellite cities in B2B
  • Boosted sales by 40%. Streamlined Inventory Health for 59 SKUs. Minimised loss by 10% using pricing strategy.
  • Conducted 12+ In-depth Interviews, surveyed 230+customers & retailers. Hiked Customer Onboarding by 30%

Market Research Intern

Agnext
05.2020 - 05.2020
  • Market Exploration of Animal feed industries (B2B) in South India |Market Exploration of Tobacco Industry in Africa
  • Conceptualised and evaluated major 20+ market clusters for targeting B2B companies in south India (4 states)
  • Mapped Potential Markets and Devised New Product Launch and GTM Strategy for B2B market in Africa

Education

MBA - Managament

IIM Ahmedabad
06.2019 - 05.2021

B.Sc. - Agriculture

TN Agriculture Uni.
07.2015 - 05.2019

Class XII - _

Shiksha Kendra MSS

Class X - _

Shiksha Kendra MSS

Skills

Product Management

Scholastic Achievements

Ranks in IIMA: Top 10 in 14 Subjects., 1/142 Recipient of B.A Meritorious Award, 2nd Prize in National Seminar-Sci., IIMA: National Finalist (8/343) in Case study comp. by HCCB. & Nat. 2nd Runner up (3/211) in Strategy Comp. by Dhanuka Ltd., Nat. Finalist (6/82) in policy comp. by IIMA, B, L & ISB & Nat. finalist in Ops & supply chain comp on Big Basket, 2nd Prize in English Elocution, 3rd Prize in University level Debate, Vice-Captain of Women Kabaddi Team IIMA

Role

Product Manager – Strategy

Positions Of Responsibility

  • CSR, IFFCO Kisan Finance, Secured 40% decrease in project execution time by efficient project planning, resource allocation, & streamlined workflows. Mapped potential projects; Negotiated with 5+ NGOs & collaborated with implementation partner for timely execution
  • Heritage Club – Coordinator, IIM Ahmedabad, Spearheaded and recruited team of 10: Revamped identity by redesigning the logo & renaming the club. Handled ₹55k+ of the budget for 12 events (5x growth) and attracted 300 + registrations (3x growth). Launched Insta handle; Conceptualized 40+ banners with reach 8k+ people (8x increase) & 10k + impressions. Rejuvenated publicity portals by increasing views (10k+, 206% YoY) & followers (200% YoY) reach 20k+
  • RAWE/ NSS, Adhiparasakthi Agri College, Headed 6-member team. Modelled Agri Exhibition & Knowledge Sharing sessions for 250 people/ farmers

Timeline

Product Manager – Strategy

L&T Finance
12.2023 - Current

Product Manager – Strategy, Partnerships & New Initiatives

IFFCO Kisan Finance
06.2021 - 12.2023

Management Intern

Ninjacart
06.2020 - 06.2020

Market Research Intern

Agnext
05.2020 - 05.2020

MBA - Managament

IIM Ahmedabad
06.2019 - 05.2021

B.Sc. - Agriculture

TN Agriculture Uni.
07.2015 - 05.2019

Class X - _

Shiksha Kendra MSS

Class XII - _

Shiksha Kendra MSS
AMBIGA DEVI M AProduct Manager – Strategy