Arul Vijay
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned Professional with substantial experience in guiding product development, implementation, and deployment. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning deliveries with business goals. Strong focus on collaboration, flexibility, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in strategic planning, agile execution, and effective backlog prioritization to enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Product Manager & Business Analyst
UBS
12.2018 - Current
- Directed delivery of supply and demand platform, risk assessment features while managing UI/UX backlog and aligning stakeholder expectations.
- Established requirements, prioritized features, and orchestrated agile release planning processes.
- Assisted in managing project timelines and resource allocation.
- Supported teams in meeting capacity requirements and project goals.
- Contributed to effective estimation processes for project planning.
- Developed and implemented innovative designs and frameworks to enhance project outcomes.
- Crafted user stories and functional requirements document to enhance project clarity.
- Assisted teams in integrating third-party tools such as SAP Ariba and Fieldglass.
- Supported global training rollout sessions and demonstrations for feature releases.
Associate Project Manager
Zycus
08.2013 - 11.2018
- Conducted analysis and evaluation of product and feature gaps utilizing direct and indirect survey and CSAT scores.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency.
- Streamlined project management processes, resulting in improved timelines and resource allocation across departments.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align departmental objectives with organizational goals, ensuring cohesive direction.
- Implemented & delivered 10+ SaaS solutions in sourcing, contracts, and supplier management across retail, financial & pharmaceutical domains.
- Managed delivery lifecycle, led solution design, and drove system integration.
- Conducted client trainings and ensured high adoption during transition phases.
Senior Associate
En route
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Established & maintained operational processes and ensured vendor contract compliance.
- Managed vendor relations and daily operational functions.
- Troubleshooting operational & technical issues.
Project Coordinator
Essar Projects
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Oversaw procurement tracking, vendor coordination, and project milestone.
- Expediting Pre-order & Post order procurement activities.
- Resolving procurement issues through timely discussion with buyers, vendors.
- Raised risk flags in weekly meetings and ensured resolution through stakeholder alignment.
Education
Diploma - Management
Europe Asia Business School
Pune08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrumentation
N I College of Engineering
Nagercoil06.2007
High School Diploma -
Morning Star Polytechnic College
Nagercoil05.2004
Skills
- Product Lifecycle
- Agile methodology implementation
- Comprehensive project coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk analysis expertise
- SaaS Implementation
- Backlog & Feature Prioritization
- Jira issue tracking
Certification
- PMP Training
- Agile Methodology
- Product Management
Interests
Travel, Cooking, Music
Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/arul-vijay-mg
Timeline
Associate Director, Product Manager & Business Analyst
UBS
12.2018 - Current
Associate Project Manager
Zycus
08.2013 - 11.2018
Senior Associate
En route
11.2011 - 12.2012
Project Coordinator
Essar Projects
01.2008 - 08.2010
Diploma - Management
Europe Asia Business School
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrumentation
N I College of Engineering
High School Diploma -
Morning Star Polytechnic College