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G RAGESH KUMAR

Product Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Product Manager with a proven track record at Igus India Pvt Ltd, excelling in product lifecycle management and strategic development. Expert in Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration, driving significant improvements in product positioning and customer satisfaction. Adept at project planning and fostering teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

Igus India Pvt Ltd
07.2008 - Current


  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance project efficiency and delivery timelines.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, informing strategic decisions that improved product positioning and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating communication between engineering, marketing, and sales teams to drive product success.
  • Established performance metrics for new products, regularly analyzing feedback and sales data to refine features and improve user experience post-launch.
  • Oversaw training programs for team members on new product features, ensuring comprehensive understanding of functionalities and benefits among sales staff.
  • Coordinated product demonstrations and presentations to clients, effectively communicating value propositions that led to increased adoption rates in target markets.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
  • Negotiated with vendors for cost-effective solutions, improving product margins without compromising quality.
  • Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.

Exectutive Technical Support

CRI Pumps Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 07.2008
  • Imparting technical and product knowledge to the channel partners
  • Trouble shooting and attending service calls
  • Product promotion and feedback.
  • Coordinating service executives at dealers end for technical updates.
  • Monitoring of spares maintenance at dealers end
  • Maintaining close working relationships with inter functional departments.
  • Maintaining cordial relationship with consultants, mechanics etc.
  • Making presentation to the clients and in mechanic/end users meeting.

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

PSG Polytechnic College
Coimbatore, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Timeline

Product Manager

Igus India Pvt Ltd
07.2008 - Current

Exectutive Technical Support

CRI Pumps Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 07.2008

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
04.2001 -

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

PSG Polytechnic College
04.2001 -

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