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PLACEEDA ANNELA RODRIGUES

PLACEEDA ANNELA RODRIGUES

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at Amazon, driving customer experience initiatives that enhanced satisfaction metrics by 25%. Skilled in project management and negotiation, I excel in leading cross-functional teams and implementing data-driven solutions, fostering high-performing environments that prioritize continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

Amazon
Bangalore
11.2021 - Current

Project Leadership and Execution

• Led cross-functional teams in implementing customer experience initiatives for Amazon's retail business services, achieving a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction metrics.

• Managed a $50 million program budget while delivering multiple high-impact projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies.

• Developed comprehensive program management frameworks, including risk mitigation strategies, and contingency planning for enterprise-scale initiatives.

• Built and mentored high-performing teams, with a 90% retention rate and successful onboarding of new talent.

Customer Experience Optimization

• Spearheaded self-service workflows to Vendor Central and Seller Central platforms, resulting in a 30% reduction in customer support tickets.

• Implemented automated solutions for customer experience pain points, leading to 40% faster issue resolution.

• Created and maintained dynamic dashboards tracking CSAT, NPS, and key performance metrics using advanced analytics.

• Leveraged Jira, Salesforce, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to streamline project execution and customer relationship management.

Stakeholder Management

• Orchestrated stakeholder communication across global teams, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives.

Successfully negotiated and managed multi-million-dollar program budgets with key stakeholders.

• Established structured communication frameworks, resulting in a 95% stakeholder satisfaction rate.

Project Lead

Amazon
04.2017 - 11.2021
  • Led 20+ SEO optimization initiatives, achieving 40% improvement in vendor traffic and 10% increase in conversion rates
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and key stakeholders.
  • Developed improvement initiatives for 15+ vendor accounts across global locations (NA, EU, APAC), ensuring seamless project delivery
  • Created and maintained project documentation including PR FAQ's, BRDs, and technical specifications
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions to drive organizational change adoption
  • Led executive-level presentations and steering committee meetings for critical project updates
  • Created continuous improvement practices through structured project reviews and retrospectives, establishing scalable best practices

Program Associate

Amazon
07.2015 - 04.2017
  • Drove 20% improvement in vendor performance metrics through data-driven optimization of retail customer experience
  • Developed comprehensive product taxonomy framework, improving catalog accuracy by 12%
  • Led bi-weekly stakeholder meetings with 20+ participants across multiple business units
  • Created executive-level presentations and program performance reports for senior leadership
  • Developed and distributed program newsletters reaching 1000+ internal stakeholders
  • Conducted comprehensive market analysis and customer behavior studies
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate platform improvements
  • Established data-driven KPI frameworks to track improvement in Click through Rate, Customer Returns and Cart Abandonment
  • Partnered with program management on recommendations, process improvements, and corrective action plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

St Aloysius College, Mangalore University
Mangalore
01.2015

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Account Management
  • JIRA/Confluence/ASANA
  • CRM/Salesforce
  • CSAT/NPS/VOB
  • Minitab/Advanced Excel
  • Customer experience
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Negotiation skills
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance, Inc., Denver, CO, US, https://bcert.me/seeompzeh
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, ACES certification powered by Amazon
  • PMP certification, Ongoing, PMI

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Program Manager

Amazon
11.2021 - Current

Project Lead

Amazon
04.2017 - 11.2021

Program Associate

Amazon
07.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

St Aloysius College, Mangalore University
PLACEEDA ANNELA RODRIGUES