Patricia Kopfmann
Summary
Accomplished Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in project and product management, specializing in Agile methodologies. Adept at financial transactions, API integrations, and reconciliation processes. Proven leader in managing large-scale product development and driving innovation in digital payment solutions. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Product Manager
Convera
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive product strategies for payment solutions, including digital wallets, mobile payments, and online payment platforms supporting over 140 currencies in a SaaS environment. This resulted in an 85% increase in transaction efficiency.
- Devised and implemented robust internal and external APIs to streamline data transmission, ensuring seamless integration for receiving and sending data across systems with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
- Led the design and development of an innovative customer ledger product for currency exchange transactions, ensuring seamless integration with external systems to enhance the customer experience.
- Defined and documented comprehensive reconciliation service requirements to ensure the integrity and accuracy of transactions across external systems for data matching, error handling, and audit trails.
- Applied Agile methodologies to drive sprint planning and execution, leading cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of key components ahead of schedule.
Lead Product Manager
Lowe's
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed and approved Jira requirements for two major engineering teams, ensuring full alignment with product strategies and business objectives for stakeholder satisfaction.
- Managed the product roadmap and prioritized the backlog, optimizing development workflows to drive operational efficiency and ensure timely delivery of high-impact features, resulting in a 60% increase in transaction efficiency.
- Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify process inefficiencies, providing actionable insights and recommending targeted improvements, leading to a 60% increase in transaction efficiency.
- Led daily scrum meetings and validated acceptance criteria, fostering clear communication and alignment between teams. Ensured efficient product delivery by address.
Principal Product Manager
Oracle America, Inc
09.2004 - 08.2020
- Specialized in Oracle financial applications, with deep expertise in modules such as Inventory, Procurement, Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR), General Ledger, and Federal Financials, ensuring optimized financial operations and seamless system integration.
- Developed comprehensive product requirements and worked closely with developers to ensure the seamless integration and implementation of new Oracle features, driving functionality improvements and aligning with business needs.
- Designed robust testing frameworks and led initiatives to ensure software reliability, thoroughly addressing both positive and negative case scenarios to guarantee comprehensive test coverage and optimal system performance.
- Led UI/UX enhancements by defining clear field naming conventions and optimizing user interface design, resulting in a more intuitive and seamless client experience.
- Provided timely and efficient technical assistance, resolving customer issues quickly and effectively to ensure high levels of satisfaction and eliminate downtime.
Technical Consulting Manager
Oracle America, Inc
12.1995 - 09.2004
- Led consulting teams in delivering customized software solutions for U.S. federal government clients, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and client-specific needs while driving successful project outcomes.
- Recruited, onboarded, and trained high-performing employees, fostering a culture of excellence and significantly boosting team productivity and performance.
- Managed large-scale implementation projects, overseeing the delivery of end-to-end software solutions, ensuring seamless integration, timely execution, and alignment with client objectives.
- Provided expert consulting services for HR, Inventory, Procurement, and Financial Management systems, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Management, General Ledger (GL), and reporting, optimizing processes and ensuring system efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Minot State University
Minot, ND05-1991
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Interdepartmental Leadership
- Roadmap Planning Expertise
- Strategic Product Planning
- Atlassian Tools Expertise
- Data Analysis Expertise
- Application Software Development
Timeline
Lead Product Manager
Convera
12.2022 - 09.2024
Lead Product Manager
Lowe's
01.2022 - 07.2022
Principal Product Manager
Oracle America, Inc
09.2004 - 08.2020
Technical Consulting Manager
Oracle America, Inc
12.1995 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Minot State University
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