Monali Ovhal
Lead Product Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic and outcome-driven Product Leader with 7+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams, owning product strategy, and governing delivery for enterprise and consumer products. Recognized for building and mentoring high-performing teams, collaborating directly with C-level stakeholders (CEO, CTO, and executive leadership), and transforming technology into impactful operational processes. Adept at driving organizational change, fostering a culture of accountability, and delivering measurable business results through executive partnership and influence. Senior product management professional with track record in driving product development and market strategy. Expertise in agile methodologies, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in prioritizing and solving complex problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Manager
Telstra
Bengaluru
08.2023 - Current
- Lead and mentor two Scrum teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Own end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for enterprise portfolio, aligning with annual planning and budget.
- Developed monetization strategy and improved profitability for enterprise products.
- Established executive-level reporting and delivery governance, ensuring production stability and risk management.
- Collaborated directly with executives to align product vision, secure buy-in for strategic initiatives, and drive product penetration and adoption.
- Led stakeholder management and delivery, turning technology into operational processes and presenting key updates to executive leadership.
- Developed communications plans for new products, increasing 2x SIOs.
Sr. Technical Product Manager
PayPal
Bengaluru
03.2016 - 05.2023
- Led cross-functional 'get-well' programs, managing teams to stabilize the platform and double consumer engagement in the Japan market.
- Owned strategic roadmap for BNPL, leading market analysis and opportunity evaluation for a 6.5M segment.
- Built and launched a 0-1 self-serving team management solution (Panorama), increasing Agile team self-management by 100%.
- Mentored junior product managers and engineers, promoting best practices in product delivery and stakeholder communication.
- Partnered with executive leadership to prioritize high-impact features, present business cases, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Achieved 98.9% accountability KPI for services and reduced production bugs by 13%.
- Spearheaded efforts to integrate AI/machine learning technologies into existing products, boosting their value proposition in the marketplace.
Client Servicing Executive
FOA Growthtech Pvt Ltd
Pune
04.2015 - 03.2016
- - Led product launch strategy and customer onboarding, increasing retention by 20%.
- - Defined KPIs and led customer discovery, resulting in 15% new feature implementation.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
Innovation Consultant
Persistent Systems Ltd
Pune
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Led marketing, research, and branding to establish a new business unit from 0% to 100% viability.
- Collaborated with startups, media, and external partners on financial inclusion initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Pune
Pune 04.2001 -
Skills
Product Strategy
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) | Scrum Alliance | 2017
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
Telstra
08.2023 - Current
Sr. Technical Product Manager
PayPal
03.2016 - 05.2023
Client Servicing Executive
FOA Growthtech Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2016
Innovation Consultant
Persistent Systems Ltd
08.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Pune
04.2001 -