Shweta Kelkar
Senior Product Manager
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Senior Product Manager with 14 years taking IT products from concept to market. Skilled at navigating complex web of suppliers, manufacturing collaborators and supply chain partners needed to bring production plans to fruition. Specializing in ERP-eCommerce market products with willingness to learn and adapt to any field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Product Manager
Kensium
04.2022 - Current
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments for seamless product development.
- Managed product roadmaps, aligning with company goals and ensuring timely delivery of key features.
- Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing innovative product features.
- Improved user experience by collaborating closely with design and development teams on UI/UX enhancements.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product launches, resulting in increased market share.
- Reduced time-to-market by optimizing workflows throughout the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies for efficient project management and rapid iteration cycles in response to changing market demands.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing best practices in product management, increasing team efficiency and productivity.
- Mentored junior Product Managers in effective project management techniques and industry best practices.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through proactive communication of feature updates, bug fixes, and other relevant information related to the products managed.
- Collaborated with sales teams on generating targeted marketing materials that effectively communicated unique selling points of each product offering.
- Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
Technical Product Manager
Helios Solutions Ltd.
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps, guiding cross-functional teams toward shared objectives.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by proactively identifying risks and mitigating potential roadblocks in the development process.
- Streamlined product development processes for faster release cycles and better user experience.
- Delivered high-quality technical documentation to support sales, training, and client implementations.
- Launched successful products by leading go-to-market strategies, collaborating closely with marketing teams.
- Spearheaded initiatives for evaluating new technologies, ensuring competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
- Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams to drive seamless integration efforts for end-to-end system optimization.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively by maintaining constant communication throughout the product lifecycle.
Project Manager L-2 Magento - Acumatica
Kensium Solutions Ltd.
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Scheduled meetings with the Project Team, stakeholders and other participants; prepared agendas and took meeting minutes, including discussion points & action items; documented & tracked risks, issues and action items as identified in meetings
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Khusaki Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Gathered business requirements from the client, translating them into use cases and functional specifications
Sr. Business Analyst
HSBC, GSC
03.2010 - 10.2016
- Delivered timely project outcomes by effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks based on business requirements.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, maintaining high levels of compliance.
- Optimized workflow through the development of detailed process maps, resulting in increased productivity.
Education
PGPPM - Product Management
Indian Institute of Management
Indore, India 05.2022 - 01.2023
MBA -
BIMS
Pune, India 01.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Jiwaji University
Gwalior, India 03.2004 - 07.2006
Skills
JIRA Proficiency
Agile Methodologies
Product Lifecycle Management
Data-driven decision-making
Product prototyping
Stakeholder Management
Business Needs Analysis
Design thinking
Risk Assessment
Project Management
Competitive Market Analysis
Financial Management
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Area Of Expertise
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
Profile Snapshot
Executed Critical Business responsibilities in Digital Process Transformation of internal processes and ensured Impeccable Digital Experience; proficient on Enterprise-Wide Global Implementations, Technology Upgrade and Migration and Revenue Generation; successfully ideated & managed various web, mobile, cloud & platform products with 30+ million MAU & SaaS products with $30M - $1B ARR. Extensive experience in aligning operations with business strategy; designed & drove large and complex transformation solutions and addressed complex project requirements through innovative engineering solutions.
Passportvalidity
02/09/2024
Visa
US VisaB1/B2
Visavalidity
10/23/29
Personal Information
- Passport Number: C1962297
- Date of Birth: 08/15/82
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Interests
User Experience (UX) and Customer Insights
Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Certified Product Owner
08-2022
PGPPM - Product Management
Indian Institute of Management
05.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Product Manager
Kensium
04.2022 - Current
Certified SAFE 5 Product Owner / Product Manager
01-2022
Certified Scrum Master
01-2021
Technical Product Manager
Helios Solutions Ltd.
11.2018 - 04.2022
Project Manager L-2 Magento - Acumatica
Kensium Solutions Ltd.
04.2017 - 10.2018
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Khusaki Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 04.2017
Sr. Business Analyst
HSBC, GSC
03.2010 - 10.2016
MBA -
BIMS
01.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Jiwaji University
03.2004 - 07.2006