Hi, I’m
ANKUR PRABHAKAR
Director - Product Management
Noida,UP
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Strategic Director with 14+ years of experience leading product-market strategy and supporting implementation of innovative products for unique niches. Creative strategic planner with product value and impact assessment prowess. End-to-end product leader successful bringing products from inception to rollout with efficiency and speed.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
20
years of post-secondary education
6
Certificates
4
Languages
Work History
ViewliftNoida, Uttar Pradesh
Director of Product Management
04.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and coordinated processes applicable to numerous projects for design efficiency and continuity.
- Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies and provide solutions to long-standing issues.
- Conceptualized long-range product roadmaps and strategically designed according to market data and research.
- Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
NexGen Tech Solutions / ViewLiftNoida, Uttar Pradesh
Senior Product Manager
04.2025 - 03.2026
Job overview
- Developed multi-quarter product strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
- Led cross-functional alignment of product vision, securing buy-in from executive stakeholders.
- Mentored junior PMs and nurtured a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Initiated and conducted customer discovery via interviews, surveys, and feedback loops.
- Established product KPIs and OKRs, driving data-informed decisions across teams.
- Managed delivery of high-impact features, balancing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
NexGen Tech Solutions / ViewLiftNoida, Uttar Pradesh
Product Manager
04.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Executed roadmap aligned with market trends and user feedback.
- Conducted market analysis to identify new product opportunities.
- Used prioritization frameworks (RICE, MoSCoW) to manage feature backlog.
- Led agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensured timely releases.
- Collaborated with design teams to solve user pain points through intuitive interfaces.
- Analyzed performance metrics using Mixpanel and Google Analytics.
PaytmNoida, Uttar Pradesh
Assistant Product Manager
04.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Designed wallet ecosystem for international markets; handled requirements and documentation.
- Created wireframes using Visio and draw.io.
- Developed and executed product launch strategies based on user insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on feature development and deployment.
PaytmNoida Area, Uttar Pradesh
Product Team Lead
04.2016 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Oversaw team responsible for product operations, launches, and feature improvements.
- Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to increase team productivity and enhance overall project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments, resulting in realistic scope definition for projects.
PaytmNoida Area, Uttar Pradesh
Associate - Products & Business Operations
07.2013 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Netway India Pvt Ltd
Associate - Product & Business Development
06.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
MBA from Project Management
Balaji Institute of Telecom and Management, Sri Balaji Society
PGDM from Telecom Management
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engg. & Tech.
B.Tech from Electronics & Communication Engineering
Skills
Product roadmaps
Product development
Product lifecycle management
Stakeholder management
Technical acumen
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic planning
Cross functional leadership
Product launches
Customer research
Data-driven decision making
Product metrics
Certification
How to stay relevant in your jobs during digitalization and automation
Accomplishments
- Become a top performer in the organization for three consecutive quarters last year
- Awarded a promotion and tasked with mentoring and leading the team in record time
Interests
Watching sports like Golf, Cricket, and MMA
Avid watcher of fiction content
I love to go on long drives with family and friends
Small gardening enthusiast as well
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursSoftware
Jira
Figma
Tableau
Confluence
Drawio
SQL
Gamma
Claude AI
ChatGPT
Cursor AI
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Director of Product Management
Viewlift
04.2026 - Current
Cursor AI Beginner
04-2026
Senior Product Manager
NexGen Tech Solutions / ViewLift
04.2025 - 03.2026
Product Manager
NexGen Tech Solutions / ViewLift
04.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Product Manager
Paytm
04.2019 - 03.2022
Product Team Lead
Paytm
04.2016 - 03.2019
Associate - Products & Business Operations
Paytm
07.2013 - 03.2016
Associate - Product & Business Development
Netway India Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 06.2013
Balaji Institute of Telecom and Management, Sri Balaji Society
PGDM from Telecom Management
01.2012
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engg. & Tech.
B.Tech from Electronics & Communication Engineering
04.2009
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
MBA from Project Management
04.2023