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Bindya  Khilani

Bindya Khilani

Pearland,TX
I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate.
Jeff Bezos

Summary

Experienced Director of Product Management with a proven track record in data analytics and business intelligence. Adept at shaping and executing product strategies that drive growth and align with company objectives. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. Passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences and leveraging technical expertise to inform decision-making. Seeking an opportunity to lead product strategy and drive innovation in a dynamic data analytics company.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGER

Waste Management
Houston, TX
01.2020 - Current
  • Achieved transformative change and consistently exceeded performance expectations while leading multiple teams, delivering outstanding results
  • Spearhead the development of next-generation software solutions for the sustainable industry, with a focus on commercial and Small Medium Business.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to ensure a shared understanding of customer experience goals and identify software-driven improvement opportunities.
  • Define and refine Lead-to-Service processes for different customer segments, optimizing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Achievements:

  • Led the successful development and launch of innovative products, driving company growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Built and nurtured a high-performing product team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Lead product development, applying human-centric design principles, conducting customer interviews, and utilizing UX research to validate and shape product direction.
  • Maintained clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

SENIOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGER

DXC Technology
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Spearheaded comprehensive product capability roadmap to optimize employee experience.
  • Successfully researched and proposed a $500K cost-saving plan through global depot consolidation.
  • Efficiently introduced chatbots for streamlined operations, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.
  • Established KPIs to measure digital product performance and monitored industry trends.
  • Proficient in defining product requirements, identifying customer needs, and developing business cases.
  • Managed end-to-end processes and mentored product management teams to foster innovation and excellence.
  • Resolved conflicts among stakeholders when necessary through effective problem solving techniques.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within existing digital products based on customer feedback.

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

Sysco Foods
, TX
01.2010 - 07.2020
  • Held diverse leadership positions in Business Technology for a global marketer and distributor of food service products
  • Successfully promoted the enterprise-wide adoption of Agile methodology and implemented business process improvements.
  • Created a comprehensive roadmap with prioritized features for relevance and complexity
  • Directed resources and processes for new product implementation, product lifecycle management, and product enhancements
  • Collaborated with marketing, sales, and operations to oversee product development and align strategies
  • Led deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and support of hardware and Software
  • Formulated IT policies and procedures, including security, disaster recovery, and standards
  • Led research and innovation teams, translating concepts into new products and enhancements
  • Orchestrated improvements in customer journeys and data transfers through AWS and Salesforce solutions
  • Defined project milestones, SLAs, and resource allocation, communicating with stakeholders
  • Analyzed performance metrics for applications, driving cost-effectiveness and productivity
  • Led engineering teams in Agile practices, adhering to SDLC, and removing roadblocks

SENIOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGER, IT FUNCTIONAL MANAGER, TECHNICAL TEAM LEAD

Del Monte Fresh Produce
Miami, FL
01.2000 - 01.2009
  • Managed teams of up to 25 technical professionals in architecture design, solution development, and business integration for enterprise-level finance, manufacturing, and logistics platforms
  • Oversaw requirements gathering and analysis from managers, users, and key business stakeholders
  • Led brainstorming sessions to clarify requirements and drive consensus
  • Liaised effectively between executives, vendors, subcontractors and technical staff to define business needs and develop system specifications
  • Implemented strategies to enhance efficiencies, minimizing data gathering efforts
  • Mentored teams to identify risks, enhance delivery, and satisfaction
  • Developed multi-year technology roadmap, driving technology adoption and aligning with organizational goals
  • Streamlined data gathering processes, enabling more time for analysis and decision support.

Education

Chief Product Officer Program -

Northwestern Kellogg School of Management
03.2024

AWS Cloud Practitioner -

Amazon Cloud Services

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering -

University of Mumbai

Skills

  • Autonomous Product Development
  • User-Centered Design
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Product Vision & Roadmapping
  • Business Intelligence
  • Change Management
  • Training and Development
  • Agile Methodologies

Work Availability

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Timeline

SENIOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGER - DXC Technology
07.2021 - 09.2022
SENIOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGER - Waste Management
01.2020 - Current
SENIOR TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR - Sysco Foods
01.2010 - 07.2020
SENIOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGER, IT FUNCTIONAL MANAGER, TECHNICAL TEAM LEAD - Del Monte Fresh Produce
01.2000 - 01.2009
Northwestern Kellogg School of Management - Chief Product Officer Program,
Amazon Cloud Services - AWS Cloud Practitioner,
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Certified Project Management Professional (PMP),
University of Mumbai - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering,
Bindya Khilani