Pankaj Patil
Nashik
Summary
Results-driven Product Manager with 7 years of experience in go-to-market strategy, competitive analysis, and product development. Translates customer insights into market-aligned products and leads cross-functional teams in design, engineering, sales, and marketing to achieve timely project delivery. Proficient in value-based selling, milestone tracking, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Management & Marketing
Bajaj Indef
Navi Mumbai
10.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end new product development projects from concept approval to commercial launch.
- Defined and executed go-to-market strategies, focusing on market positioning and pricing strategy.
- Identified unexplored markets and growth opportunities through market intelligence and engagement.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses in competitor positioning and pricing models.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams of design, engineering, procurement, and sales to meet project targets.
- Developed branding and promotional strategies, driving engagement through targeted trade show participation.
- Ensured effective communication of product launches across internal and external stakeholders.
- Trained sales teams on product USPs, technical differentiators, and value-based selling methods.
Product Manager
Armstrong Robotics Pvt Ltd
Nashik
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Converted insights into structured Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for NPD teams to guide product development.
- Developed value-based pricing to enhance product positioning and competitiveness in the market.
- Accountable for product launch planning, internal communication, and commercialization readiness.
- Organized Alpha and Beta testing programs and validated product performance under real user conditions.
- Monitored product development milestones including scope, budget, time, and quality parameters.
- Led benchmarking studies to evaluate alignment with latest technologies, processes, and industry specifications.
- Identified formulation and feasibility gaps with respect to product specifications and coordinated corrective actions.
- Ensured pilot batch validation and passed structured feedback to Design/NPD for standardization.
- Conducted customer visits to understand emerging technology trends, application challenges, and unmet needs.
Senior Engineer
Anand I Power Limited
Nashik
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Led cost reduction projects achieving 12% manufacturing cost savings without compromising product reliability.
- Delivered ₹0.5 Million cost savings in FY 2018–19 through process and sourcing improvements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in sourcing, finance, and vendor management to streamline processes and improve collaboration.
- Conducted vendor performance reviews and aligned supply chain activities with business objectives.
- Developed structured documentation systems that ensured compliance and improved traceability across product lines.
- Supported product lifecycle management through documentation, vendor development, and cost optimization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
MBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
Mumbai University
Mumbai04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
Nashik06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
RSM Polytechnic
Nashik06.2015
School -
SSC
Nashik06.2012
Skills
Go-To-Market strategy
- Product launch strategy
- Market feasibility analysis
- Product commercialization
- Market positioning
- Pricing strategy
- Competitive Landscape Mapping
- Product Portfolio Expansion
Product Management Conecpt to Launch
- Customer feedback analysis
- Requirement documentation
- Feature conversion
- Testing coordination
- Cost monitoring
- Strategic and Planning
- Stakeholder management
- Stakeholder management
Accomplishments
Increased ASRS product portfolio revenue by 26% through strategic product expansion initiatives.
Timeline
Product Management & Marketing
Bajaj Indef
10.2025 - Current
Product Manager
Armstrong Robotics Pvt Ltd
07.2022 - 10.2025
Senior Engineer
Anand I Power Limited
07.2018 - 06.2022
MBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
RSM Polytechnic
School -
SSC