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
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
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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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