Poorani Srinivasan
Chennai
Summary
As a corporate professional with 20 years of experience in the automobile industry and IT, I bring a blend of operational expertise and strategic insight, successfully bridging business and technology. Over the last 3 years, I led 7 cross-functional projects that aligned HQ strategies with offsite teams, delivering innovative solutions with only an 8% increase in headcount
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
04.2024 - Current
- Slashed the efforts of techliners by 20% by implementing AI-aided support in the product
- Surged happiness index to 93% by improving user experience accessibility controls like contrast improvements for users with color vision deficiency
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders across 23 countries, fostering collaboration for seamless product development
- Established Knowledge-Management strategy for users by integrating Articles in the product
RNTBCI Transformation & Operations Head
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Boosted operational efficiency by 15% by cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, driving a 25% surge in employee engagement and leading the successful execution of 10 strategic initiatives, implementation of 10 key initiatives.
- Slashed operational costs by 23% by strategically relocating 4 pivotal roles and 10 key activities from HQ to RNTBCI, aligning with and advancing Renault’s Renolution vision.
- Enhanced workforce adaptability by 20% by implementing a unified ABA training program and PL Maturity Assessment tool, upskilling nearly 100 employees at HQ and RNTBCI.
- Elevated productivity and strengthened collaboration by establishing cross-functional teams, improving coordination across departments and driving higher operational synergy.
Chapter Leader - Agile Business Analysis
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Drove a 15% rise in data-driven decisions and a 10% boost in strategic outcomes by partnering with the Agile Pole to deliver impactful reports and visualizations to executive leadership.
- Cultivated continuous learning and enhanced performance by mentoring 45 junior analysts, instilling best practices in business analysis.
- Optimized operational efficiency by 20% through collaboration with the Agile Pole, streamlining processes and automating tasks, reducing manual efforts by 30% and accelerating workflow.
- Decreased product backlog by 15% and heightened team adaptability to shifting priorities by leading the Agile transformation, maintaining business continuity during pandemic disruptions.
- Elevated productivity by 20% through developing and delivering virtual training for 50+ business analysts, ensuring swift adaptation to remote tools.
- Cut process time by 25% and improved decision-making accuracy by 17% by automating the Infiniti Sales and Distribution team's processes and implementing a data-driven dashboard.
Senior Scrum Master
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Increased sprint completion by 25% by removing key obstacles such as resource shortages and communication gaps, ensuring timely delivery as Scrum Master.
- Enhanced product quality by 20% by collaborating with Product Owners to create clear roadmaps, enabling the release of high-impact deliverables aligned with business goals.
Chapter Leader - Agile Business Analysis
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities with detailed reports and visualizations, providing valuable insights to executive leadership.
- Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining business processes and implementing automation solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
04.2001 -
MBA - Operations Management
04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Visioning
Product Roadmapping
Bill of Material Management
Supply Chain Management
Program Management
Warehouse Operations
Supplier Relationship Management
Dealer Management
Business Analysis
Product Management
Transversal Relationship Management
Data Analysis
Older Experience
I have held core operations roles at Renault India, Visteon Automotive Systems India, Visteon Global Knowledge and Business Centre, and Ford India, overseeing Bill of Material, Supply Chain, Catalogue, 3rd Party Warehouse and Logistics, Operations, Project, and Dealer Management.
Certifications and Recognitions
- Executive Certification in Supply Chain Management Offered by SPJIMR Sep-2018
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Offered by IIBA 03-April-2019
- Certification in Product Ownership Analysis (CPOA) Offered by IIBA 29-June-2021
- Global Certificate in Data Science Offered by INSAID 27-Sep-2021
- VP Award – For pioneering the 'Automobile 1-0-1' program June 2020
- VP Award – For Strategizing ABA Hiring and Training June 2021
Volunteering Activities
- President, International Institute of Business Analysis-Chennai Chapter Jun-2024 Onwards
- Lead of Women’s Forum, RNTBCI Feb-2018 to Mar-2022
- Volunteer Educator – Underprivileged Student Development since June 2019
Timeline
Product Manager - Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
04.2024 - Current
RNTBCI Transformation & Operations Head - Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
03.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Scrum Master - Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
08.2021 - 03.2022
Chapter Leader - Agile Business Analysis - Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
06.2019 - 03.2022
Chapter Leader - Agile Business Analysis - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
06.2019 - 03.2022
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Madras University - Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics And Communications Engineering
04.2001 -
National Institute of Business Management - MBA, Operations Management
04.2001 -