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SONAM SHARMA

SONAM SHARMA

Summary

A competent and experienced Product Manager, with over 16 years experience in managing multi-disciplinary terms of varying size and complex programs of work. Have the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders and to turn vague proposals into reality. Especially successful in management role that demand rigor, a high level of drive, dedication & a focus on getting results.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital India Corporation (MietY)

Sr. Consultant
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Develop and refine product strategies in line with company goals, market trends, and customer needs, integrating competitive analysis and technological advancements.
  • Create and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with the long-term vision and product direction.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize feature requirements, maximizing business value and customer impact.
  • Prioritize features using user feedback, data analysis, and market research to deliver maximum value to customers.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product development, resolving conflicts, and aligning departments.
  • Oversee the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, including user story definition and feedback provision.
  • Plan and execute product launches, coordinating with sales and support teams for successful adoption.
  • Monitor key metrics to evaluate product success, analyze user feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Continuously iterate on the product based on feedback and data insights to enhance value proposition and usability.
  • Stay updated on market trends and competitor offerings to inform product strategy.
  • Advocate for customer needs, ensuring product decisions are driven by a deep understanding of their preferences.

NRIDA (MORD)

IT Product Manager
01.2020 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Prepare functional requirements, UI/UX wireframes, and workflows for new IT projects.
  • Prepare functional requirements, UI/UX wireframes, and workflows for new IT projects.
  • Identify and address bottlenecks and issues in existing IT projects, focusing on usage by States, reporting, and features.
  • Guide stakeholders in developing effective workflows and user experiences through human-centered design, including conducting user interviews in different States.
  • Lead migration of Public Finance Management System to REAT module from DBT.
  • Manage liaison and conflict resolution with IT vendors and States, including preparing roadmaps and rollout plans.
  • Review and approve software artifacts to ensure compliance with customer, business, and regulatory requirements.
  • Handle eProcurement and Tendering related to PMGSY.
  • Provide technical input based on departmental requirements.
  • Coordinate with high-level authorities and stakeholders from other organizations to expedite solution delivery.
  • Ensure IT compliance, efficiency, and profitability throughout organizational operations, including designing IT training programs for staff.

Directorate General of Training (MSDE)

Project Manager (L-1)
02.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Managed multiple projects for the Ministry of Skill Development.
  • Managed multiple projects for the Ministry of Skill Development.
  • Gathered project requirements and documented them according to client and implementation team specifications.
  • Conducted go-live activities and ensured completeness and correctness of data components, while testing for bugs and fixes during implementation and UAT.
  • Prepared Functional Requirement Documents and Software Requirement Specifications.
  • Coordinated with ITI and NCVTE for data binding.
  • Collaborated closely with Directors to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Created registries for all skill candidates and faculties.
  • Oversaw World Bank-funded projects such as STRIKE.
  • Organized, prioritized, and controlled job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
  • Managed teams and allocated work efficiently.

Vara Technology Pvt. Ltd & Rural Innovation Labs

Project Manager
08.2015 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Led, motivated, and managed a small Infrastructure and Service Desk team.
  • Managed the business website and domains, serving as the primary contact for operational IT matters in the director's absence.
  • Participated in discussions with internal technical teams and clients to finalize project scope before client sign-off.
  • Wrote and scoped project documents, including business cases, requirements, and test cases.
  • Supported the Development and Testing Teams for functional aspects of projects.
  • Collaborated closely with the Development team to ensure timely project delivery and quality of developed components and systems.
  • Deployed code on UAT and Production servers.
  • Prepared Functional Requirement Documents and Software Requirement Specifications.
  • Conducted workflow analysis and other business process analysis to identify and clarify requirements.
  • Performed go-live activities, ensuring completeness and correctness of data components, and testing for bugs and fixes during implementation and UAT.
  • Managed data reconciliation with clients and resolved post-launch issues for projects.
  • Made decisions on screen designing and other GUI aspects.
  • Prioritized Use case developments to ensure the system met client requirements.

IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd. (IFFCO)

Technical Coordinator
09.2008 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Proficient in requirement gathering, business/gap analysis.
  • Proficient in requirement gathering, business/gap analysis.
  • Gathered details from the Finance Department to create modules in ERP.
  • Prepared report formats for ERP implementation.
  • Managed data transfer from Tally 9 to ERP.
  • Interacted with developers to resolve reported bugs and technical issues.
  • Prepared BRD in collaboration with client IT staff and project managers.

Education

Maharishi Dayanand University
Rohtak

Master of Computer Applications from Computer And Information Sciences
01-2012

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Master of Business Administration from Information Technology & Marketing Management

Skills

  • JIRA
  • Phabricator
  • MS Visio
  • MS Project
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Agile Methodology
  • Business Requirement Document
  • Software Requirement Specification
  • Functional Requirements Document
  • Business Analysis
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Project Management

Career Interest

PRODUCT MANAGER| PRODUCT OWNER| PROJECT HEAD | LEAD-IT OPERATION SUPPORT UNIT | LEAD MIS | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | IT OPERATIONS MANAGER | DELIVERY MANAGER

Personal Information

Date of Birth : 26 May 1988

Place : Faridabad (Haryana)

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Websites

Projects

  • MYBharat - A Youth Leadership and Social Engagement Platform (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports)
  • LokOS - Platform for the CBOs under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (Ministry of Rural Development)
  • PMGSY - Rural Road (Ministry of Rural Development)
  • Bharat Skills Learning - An E-learning Platform by DGT (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
  • NCVTE - Vocational Education, Training, and Skilling Ecosystem (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
  • I-Tiger - E-Commerce project

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Consultant

Digital India Corporation (MietY)
09.2023 - Current

IT Product Manager

NRIDA (MORD)
01.2020 - 08.2023

Project Manager (L-1)

Directorate General of Training (MSDE)
02.2019 - 12.2019

Project Manager

Vara Technology Pvt. Ltd & Rural Innovation Labs
08.2015 - 02.2019

Technical Coordinator

IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd. (IFFCO)
09.2008 - 12.2014

Maharishi Dayanand University

Master of Computer Applications from Computer And Information Sciences

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

Master of Business Administration from Information Technology & Marketing Management

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