Pooja Priyadarshini
Product Manager
Gurugram
Summary
Successfully built and scaled innovative Edtech products by blending data, design, and business strategy across 6+ years. I excel in turning market insights into user-focused AI solutions by aligning product and engineering vision. I have spearheaded B2B growth through agile lead gen, cold outreach, and conversion-driving initiatives. I am adept at managing end-to-end product lifecycles, project budgets, and GTM execution across diverse growth channels. I thrive in collaborative spaces—rallying sales, marketing, and dev teams to unlock expansion opportunities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6044
6044
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Product Manager
Narayana Educational Institutions
11.2024 - Current
- Leading product initiatives across Narayana's Edtech platforms with focus on communication clarity and operational efficiency
- Developed and maintained detailed user stories and Claude artifacts for multiple modules including Gujarat website admin dashboard and nCMS
- Automated EB lead data sorting using Lark Base and delivered weekly updates, enabling precise targeting and campaign alignment
- Applied Agile and Scrum practices to manage JIRA ticket flows, QA feedback, and production support processes across 10+ platforms
Product Strategy & Growth Manager
Intercell Technologies
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Formulated and executed comprehensive product strategies for educational and corporate offerings through market research and competitor analysis
- Organized development and implementation of 6-month mentorship program for education sector students, launching across South zone clients
- Strategically outlined product roadmap for Al-powered soft skills training integration
- Streamlined report generation process by integrating transcription tools into CRM workflow
- Achievements: Coordinated Al-driven mock interview tool integration resulting in 40% business expansion. Contributed to 25% increase in clientele through cross-functional team insights.
Business Strategy & Growth Manager
Intercell Technologies
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Formulated comprehensive business strategy through market research, government policy analysis, and competitor assessment
- Identified and assessed pertinent Product mix within EdTech and HRTech domains
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute roadmap within specified timelines
- Achievements: Established curated database of prospective clients, driving 40% business growth. Enhanced content marketing effectiveness by 20% and achieved 15% increase in customer acquisition.
Operations Strategist
Caarya
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Devised and executed 3-year strategic plan to enhance organization's talent pipeline, endorsed by CFO and COO
- Established and managed modules for work-study contracts across organizational domains
- Conducted research on internal upskilling initiatives and collaborated with cross-functional teams
- Achievements: 20% surge in talent acquisition, streamlined processes saving 40 hours annually, 20% boost in upskilling program efficacy.
Product Manager
Caarya
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized Agile Scrum methodologies to devise product roadmaps for Townhall and Caarya.me profile
- Collaborated with SDEs to ensure delivery of Minimum Usable Product (MUP) for both products
- Coordinated Agile stand-up calls and tracked progress using sprint velocity metrics
- Crafted Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) integrating metrics and user research findings
Assistant Manager (Business Development)
SS Infrastructure Consultants Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with Head of Corporate Strategy and Senior Management to establish strategic priorities
- Provided strategic planning support to internal teams within corporate strategy and business development
- Organized development of comprehensive business cases, sales pitches, and tender submissions
- Achievements: 25% expansion of clientele base, 20% increase in tender applications and successful bid conversions.
Sales and Marketing Consultant
SS Infrastructure Consultants Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Acquired proficiency in tender search methodologies and streamlined documentation processes
- Conducted profitability assessments for projects and performed thorough mapping of bid parameters
Financial Analyst Intern
Tata Capital Financial Services
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed a sourcing plan for pre-approved loans policy targeting emerging mid-cap corporates within the market.
- Conducted comprehensive research on both rated and unrated corporates across diverse industries and regions to broaden market reach.
Engineering Intern
Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Engineered the super component sub-system for a Command Guidance Unit (CGU) utilized in a surface-to-air
guided missile. - Investigated two primary weapon categories: Go-Onto-Target (GOT) and Go-Onto-Location-In-Space (GOLIS).
- Researched missile control and guidance systems, conducting initial pass success tests for the components.
Education
PGDM MBA - Finance & Marketing(Majors), Strategy & HR(Minors)
Indian Institute of Management
Rohtak04-2017
BE (Hons.) - Electronics & Communication
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabad, India06-2015
XII - Science
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Chennai, India04-2011
Science
X - DAV Girls Senior Secondary School
Chennai, India08-2009
Skills
Product & Strategy,Product Lifecycle Management,Product Roadmapping,Product-Market Fit Analysis,Agile & Scrum Methodologies,AI Product Integration,Cross-Functional Collaboration ,UX Research & Journey Mapping , Go-to-Market Strategy ,Product Requirements Documentation (PRD)
Marketing & Sales Analytics ,CRM Optimization (eg, automation, integration) , A/B Testing & Experiment Design , Reporting & Dashboard Creation, Google Analytics / GA4 , SQL (basic querying for insights) , Notion / Jira / Trello / Airtable , Figma (for mockups/user flows)
undefinedCertification
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrum Alliance
Extracurricular Activities
Founder, RAW (Readers and Writers) Club, IIM Rohtak, 10/15, 03/17, Enhanced reading experience for 200+ individuals through book review forum and barter system
Timeline
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrum Alliance
07-2025
Product Manager
Narayana Educational Institutions
11.2024 - Current
AI Product Management - Growth School
08-2024
7 Habits of Highly Successful People - Stephen Covey worskhop
12-2023
Lean Six Sigma - Process Improvement
07-2023
Product Strategy & Growth Manager
Intercell Technologies
05.2023 - 07.2024
Business Strategy & Growth Manager
Intercell Technologies
05.2023 - 11.2023
Operations Strategist
Caarya
04.2022 - 06.2022
Product Manager
Caarya
12.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager (Business Development)
SS Infrastructure Consultants Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 10.2021
Sales and Marketing Consultant
SS Infrastructure Consultants Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 04.2020
Financial Analyst Intern
Tata Capital Financial Services
04.2016 - 08.2016
Engineering Intern
Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
07.2014 - 12.2014
PGDM MBA - Finance & Marketing(Majors), Strategy & HR(Minors)
Indian Institute of Management
BE (Hons.) - Electronics & Communication
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
XII - Science
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Science
X - DAV Girls Senior Secondary School
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