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Nishanth Sudhakaran

Nishanth Sudhakaran

Mumbai

Summary

Experienced Strategic Product Management professional in Broadcast Media and E-Commerce. Skilled at integrating customer insights with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, user-centric solutions. Proven track record of driving innovation and growth, surpassing project goals. Passionate about using data-driven strategies to optimize product performance and enhance customer experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist

TATA ELXSI
09.2021 - Current
  • Expertise in Product Management in Media OTT, e-commerce & consumer segment.
  • Product owner for development team of 50+ members in the design, development, and implementation of OTT and IPTV solutions for a leading Latam video platform.
  • Develop and manage product backlogs, prioritizing features and ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate product vision into actionable plans.
  • Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, keeping everyone informed of progress and roadblocks.
  • Leveraging client relationships to identify high-impact features that strengthen the company's service offerings.
  • Managed product portfolio, ensuring balanced offering that met diverse market demands.

Product Head

Organikzz
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Owned the entire product lifecycle, from identifying consumer needs through market research to launch and post-launch analysis.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans for new opportunities and created watertight product launch plans for merchandising and other initiatives.
  • Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute product plans for the launch of new merchandising and more.
  • Owning the entire business cycle of identifying & creating the specific product in consideration with the consumer demand.
  • Maintained clear communication with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Identifying new product opportunities based on market research.
  • Built and optimized the brand's website, prioritizing conversion, usability, and reduced bounce rates based on sales goals and user behavior.

Product Manager

TRRAIN Circle
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Understand the requirement of the user base from research & also competition mapping & then develop the product strategy accordingly.
  • Engage closely with the engineering team to determine the best technical implementation methods as well as a reasonable execution schedule as per agile methodology.
  • Define & Identify the product & service requirements for our user base for a unique customer in app experience.
  • Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of the products & Services and being the single point of contact for the entire project.
  • Lead customer interactions, interviews, and surveys to generate deeper insights into our audience and the market.
  • Engage with partners offering third party products & services for recommendation and personalization to enable revenue growth.

Product Category Manager

Naaptol Online Shopping
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Leading the product strategy across the electronics & home Appliance Category vertical while focusing on the Key Internal & External variables that impact the Business.
  • Managing & communicating yearly product plans across stakeholders to align with the company goals.
  • Seller Management: Leading the Seller Services Engagement, New Seller Acquisition/Retention, Seller Segmentation, Seller on – Boarding & Seller Education. Responsible for Products/ Commercials/ Contracts/ Systems, Processes, and Profitability of Business. Sales Forecasting/Budgeting / Revenue Forecasting.
  • P & L Ownership & Annual Business Planning – Contribute to the development of Annual category plans, associated budgets, and buying strategies. Monitor performance against this, initiating corrective action where necessary.

Asst Manager

Shop CJ
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Managing the IT & Electronics product category for Home Shopping business.
  • Working closely with vendors from product selection, negotiation & delivery confirmation.
  • Conducting research & competitor Mapping for product pipeline.
  • Meeting the business target both top line & bottom lines & aligning the product pipe line accordingly.

Management Trainee

Reliance Digital
09.2011 - 04.2013
  • Was part of the pilot team of Reliance Jio concept stores.
  • Conceptualize the entire customer experience in the JIO store with the help of multiple focus groups & external research.
  • Coordinating with various stakeholders on a timely basis to ensure the deadlines are met.
  • Ensuring the completion of the project as per agreed timelines.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Mumbai University
05-2011

BHMCT - undefined

Pune University
01.2008

HSC - undefined

Maharashtra Board
01.2004

SSC - undefined

Maharashtra Board
01.2002

Skills

  • Client engagement

  • Product lifecycle management

  • Project management

  • Strategic product roadmapping

  • Critical analysis

  • Effective communication

  • Analytical problem-solving

  • Agile Framework

  • Wireframing and prototyping

Hobbies and Interests

Photography., Listening to Music., Technology Enthusiast.

Timeline

Specialist

TATA ELXSI
09.2021 - Current

Product Head

Organikzz
01.2021 - 09.2021

Product Manager

TRRAIN Circle
11.2019 - 01.2021

Product Category Manager

Naaptol Online Shopping
09.2016 - 10.2019

Asst Manager

Shop CJ
05.2013 - 08.2016

Management Trainee

Reliance Digital
09.2011 - 04.2013

BHMCT - undefined

Pune University

HSC - undefined

Maharashtra Board

SSC - undefined

Maharashtra Board

MBA - Marketing

Mumbai University

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