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Nikitha C R

Product Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Product Manager with 9.5 years of extensive experience across technical support, quality analysis, customer success, and product management. Currently specializing in the development and enhancement of Guided Workflows and Agent Nudges, leveraging a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends to deliver high-impact solutions. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing full product lifecycles, and driving product adoption through strategic marketing and training initiatives. Adept at implementing Agile methodologies, enhancing user experiences, and ensuring stakeholder alignment to achieve business objectives. Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and maintaining a strong customer focus, committed to delivering products that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Sprinklr India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - Current
  • Launched successful products (Guided Workflows and Real Time Agent Nudges) by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs, leading to increased efficiency in customer support operations.
  • Successfully led the end-to-end implementation of products for over 30 customers across the Middle East, Europe, America, and APAC regions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
  • Increased product adoption by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout entire product development process.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies for more efficient project management and team collaboration.
  • Spearheaded creation of detailed user guides for enhanced usability of newly launched products.
  • Enhanced user experience, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Prioritized product roadmap achieve key product goals and metrics, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Achievements

  • Led the launch of Agent Nudges, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate and exceeding initial adoption targets by 30% within the first six months.
  • Boosted the adoption of Agent Nudges by 50%, leading to a 20% increase in agent productivity and faster issue resolution times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction scores by 20% through continuous improvements and feature enhancements to Guided Workflows based on user feedback.
  • Streamlined support processes with Guided Workflows for one of the leading banks in India, reducing average handling time by 33%.

Customer Success Associate

Voicezen India Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed a portfolio of customer accounts, acting as the primary point of contact for any issues, questions, or concerns.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new customers, ensuring they are fully trained and comfortable with the product features and functionalities.
  • Built and maintained strong, long-lasting customer relationships to foster loyalty and retention.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to address customer feedback and implement improvements.
  • Developed and implemented customer success plans tailored to individual customer needs and goals.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully retained 85% of at-risk accounts through proactive engagement and issue resolution.
  • Increased product adoption rates by 30% through effective training and customer success strategies.

Sr. Quality Analyst

Hinduja Global Solutions
09.2015 - 02.2020
  • Conducted comprehensive quality assessments of customer interactions to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and maintain quality scoring metrics and guidelines for evaluating support interactions.
  • Identified areas for improvement and provide actionable feedback to support agents and team leaders.
  • Lead the development and refinement of quality assurance processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Lead initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Improved first-call resolution rates by developing comprehensive troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles.

Key Achievements

  • Led initiatives to standardize quality evaluation criteria, resulting in a 15% improvement in agent performance metrics.
  • Implemented targeted coaching and training programs that reduced critical errors by 50%.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training modules for new hires, resulting in a 25% decrease in ramp-up time.

Technical Support Advisor

Mphasis An HP Company
10.2014 - 09.2015
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Maintained expert-level knowledge of company products to provide accurate information to clients during support calls or emails.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients through clear communication, active listening, and following up on resolved issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify recurring technical issues, resulting in improved product quality.
  • Reduced call wait times for customers by efficiently prioritizing support requests and managing time effectively.

Key Achievements

  • Managed a workload of over 50 support calls daily, with volumes peaking at over 100 during off-peak hours.
  • Consistently maintained repeat caller rates below 5-10% by delivering accurate information and meeting SLAs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Coorg Institute Of Technology
Ponnampet, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Product Lifecycle Management

  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies

  • Roadmap Planning

  • Leadership

  • Communication

  • Proficient In Product Management Tools Like JIRA

  • Software Development Life Cycle

  • Wireframing and Prototyping Tools

Interests

Music

Gardening

Timeline

Program Manager

Sprinklr India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - Current

Customer Success Associate

Voicezen India Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2021

Sr. Quality Analyst

Hinduja Global Solutions
09.2015 - 02.2020

Technical Support Advisor

Mphasis An HP Company
10.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Coorg Institute Of Technology
04.2001 -
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