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Sameer Zagade

Sameer Zagade

Product Manager
Mumbai,Maharashtra

Summary

Bringing over 18 years of extensive experience in the IT industry, I offer a robust skill set encompassing Product Management, Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, and Regulatory Compliance. As a proactive and self-motivated professional, I have consistently demonstrated a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Adapted to varying roles, reporting structures, and locations based on the nature of the assignment, showcasing flexibility and versatility in project management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Product Manager

TCS Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
  • Dedicated and results-driven approach with over 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful product
  • Proven track record of translating market insights into strategic initiatives and driving product development from concept to launch
  • Adept at collaborating with stakeholders, engineering teams, and designers to deliver high-impact solutions
  • Successfully envisioned and executed long-term product goals, ensuring sustained market relevance and company success with successful launch of two major product releases
  • Effectively collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver a world-class product in Compliance Management
  • Managed project controls, including risk, issue, customer dependencies, and change, while maintaining effective communication and overseeing the delivery lifecycle
  • Conducting budget forecasting and overseeing workforce management for optimal resource allocation
  • Developed and executed product strategies aligned with companies Management, resulting in significant jump in Compliance percentage
  • Implemented user feedback mechanisms and conducted in-depth user research, leading to 20% increase in Customer satisfaction
  • Participating in audit activities and engaging in project management reviews as part of product oversight
  • Built and managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient communication between departments, resulting in a 10% reduction in development activity
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, resulting in successful partnerships and increased support for product initiatives
  • Responsible for successful delivery of the Product/Product Enhancements
  • Analyzing intricate data from internal systems to establish compliance driven by system requirements.

Business Analyst

TCS Ltd.
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Working as Business Analyst for Vendor Compliance product
  • Ensure end to end delivery of Vendor Compliance Product from design to production deployment
  • Designed and implemented a robust Regulatory Compliance Monitoring System at the organizational level, ensuring management's confidence in regulatory compliance
  • Developed an application for issuing Letters of Authority, empowering associates to represent the organization in customer interactions and legal proceedings
  • Proficiently engaged and managed diverse stakeholders, including CXOs, Vertical Heads, and Business Heads, to deliver critical products within an agile environment
  • Prioritized product design to meet the specific needs of auditors, enhancing regulatory compliance
  • Spearheaded strategic planning, conducted feasibility studies, and created comprehensive business models, overseeing the end-to-end implementation of solutions
  • Translated user requirements into actionable business requirements, collaborating effectively with development teams to align system functionality with business needs
  • Assisting business partners for defining business strategy & supporting operational processes
  • Produced detailed Approach Documents outlining new functionalities and workflows
  • Review existing policies & procedures and available information for all processes in scope
  • Facilitated stakeholder workshops and conducted process walkthrough across diverse teams and divisions
  • Demonstrated incremental application progress, ensuring alignment with project goals
  • Successfully executed application enhancements, including comprehensive testing and quality assurance measures
  • Authored Process Manuals and User Manuals to support effective organizational processes.

Compliance Officer

TCS Ltd.
01.2011 - 03.2017
  • Working as Compliance Officer for Corporate Compliance Team
  • Handled Employment and Labour Laws compliance for Pan India
  • Updating latest amendments under Employment and Labour Laws in 'Knowledge Hub'
  • Handling Audit and Compliance of Pan India Contractors
  • Reporting High Risk Contractors from non-compliance stand point to the Management
  • Maintaining Contractor's Monthly Compliance Dashboards
  • Verifying compliance artifacts during vendors onboarding process
  • Coordinating with contractors for closure of Non-Compliance
  • Filing returns under the Employment Labour Laws
  • Liaising with Regional Director ESI and Assistant Labour Commissioner for Compliance matters.

Employee Welfare Executive

TCS Ltd.
07.2006 - 12.2010
  • Working as Employee Welfare Officer for Corporate Employee Welfare Team which governs all HR Policies and Full and Final Settlement of employees (FFS)
  • Handling Leave and Timesheet Compliance Operations
  • Handling Leave and Timesheet related queries of employees and HRs
  • Educating Leave Policy, Timesheet process and Spreading awareness among Pan India HR Associates
  • Responsible for Governance of Leave policy
  • Handling LWP/LOP exception cases
  • Attending external audits on Policy governance
  • Processing of full and final settlements of separated employees
  • Settlement of retiral benefits such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Gratuity
  • Preparing and issuing Skill Certificate, Service Certificate and Release Letter to separated employees
  • Handling stakeholders' queries through calls and emails
  • Processing Accident Insurance Claim of deceased employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Mumbai University
04.2001 - 2006.04

Skills

Stakeholder Management

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Accomplishments

    · Helped Organization in Customer Contract renewal by improved Compliance Management

    · Played Instrumental role in defining Compliance framework of the Organization

    · Reduced efforts on vendor compliance management by designing a vendor compliance product, which constitutes to 16 crores of soft saving.

    · Reduced TAT by 70% for issuing Letter of Authority to associates. Significant impact on closing a deal with customer

    · Providing Compliance Assurance to Executive Leadership.

    · Settled ESI C-18 Notice in demanding 3 crores in 20 thousand.

    · Received appreciation from Senior General Manger for digitizing PF Transfer application for pan India associates

Locations

A-206, Phase-2, Sonam daffodil CHS, Old Golden Nest, Mira Bhayander Road, Thane, 401107

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/05/1985
  • Marital Status: Single

Work Availability

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Certification

SAFe 5

Timeline

SAFe 5

11-2022

Product Manager

TCS Ltd.
10.2021 - Current

Business Analyst

TCS Ltd.
04.2017 - 09.2021

Compliance Officer

TCS Ltd.
01.2011 - 03.2017

Employee Welfare Executive

TCS Ltd.
07.2006 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Mumbai University
04.2001 - 2006.04
Sameer ZagadeProduct Manager