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Harsh Mehta

Peoria,IL

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Digital Product Manager with robust experience in overseeing the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept to market launch. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage product roadmaps, and deliver high-quality digital products that align with business objectives. Notable for consistently improving user experience, and driving growth through strategic planning and execution. Demonstrated competence in data analysis, market trends forecasting, and customer engagement strategies. Results-driven marketing leader born to build strategic, successful campaigns to drive profits, increase market share, and cement industry dominance for demanding customers. Focused, performance-minded manager with proven skills in project management, team building, stakeholder relations, and campaign optimization. Ready to offer several years of experience to a new role dedicated to achieving exceptional results on tight timetables.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Digital Product Manager

Caterpillar Inc
Peoria, USA
03.2023 - Current
  • Accountable for coordinating and leading a team for software application development.
  • Accountable for the modification of general software applications as a specialized person.
  • Participates in the analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the platform.
  • Responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team.
  • Responsible for acting as the Product Manager for larger, more complex projects with high value to the organization.
  • Responsible for creating, maintaining, and prioritizing the Product Backlog according to business value for the life of the project.
  • Act as the key decision-maker regarding which features the product will have.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Defined product vision and strategy, identified customer needs, and developed business cases.
  • Managed budget allocations across multiple projects while monitoring spending against overall objectives.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals to add value to marketing team.
  • Developed marketing strategies based on corporate objectives and market trends.
  • Created detailed product specifications including user stories, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and design systems.
  • Marketed products and services at tradeshows and promotional events.
  • Led cross-functional teams of designers, engineers, marketers, and other stakeholders to develop digital products.
  • Negotiated contracts with third party vendors when appropriate in order to maximize value for customers.
  • Resolved conflicts among stakeholders when necessary through effective problem solving techniques.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering teams during development process to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Established KPIs to measure the performance of digital products in the market.
  • Collected and analyzed market research data for use in forecasting.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Digital Product Manager

Caterpillar Inc
Peoria, USA
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assist in the development of the strategy roadmap for the platform that meets the needs of the business
  • Manage platform partners and platform vendors with future and current work engagements related to their platform.
  • Participates in the analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the platform
  • Responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team
  • Responsible for acting as the Product Owner for larger, more complex projects with high value to the organization.
  • Responsible for creating, maintaining, and prioritizing the Product Backlog according to business value for the life of the project
  • Act as the key decision-maker regarding which features the product will have.
  • Developed product roadmaps and strategies to effectively launch new products.
  • Analyzed user data to identify areas of improvement in existing products and services.
  • Coordinated with external vendors providing services related to product development initiatives.
  • Monitored KPIs such as conversion rates, user engagement metrics, usage patterns to measure success of digital products.
  • Delivered marketing strategy updates to upper-level management.
  • Created marketing policies and procedures, evaluating and revising to maximize team efforts.
  • Worked closely with customers to determine appropriate marketing offerings and strategies for business needs.

Lead Product Owner

Caterpillar Inc
Peoria, USA
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Manage platform partners and platform vendors with future and current work engagements related to their platform.
  • Participates in the analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the platform.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product features are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
  • Gathered and prioritized product requirements from stakeholders.
  • Prioritized and managed product backlog to maximize value and align with stakeholder expectations.
  • Mentored junior product owners and team members in product management best practices and principles.
  • Partnered with software development team to design custom applications and trackers to meet client needs.
  • Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
  • Championed Agile and Scrum methodologies to promote a culture of rapid iteration and feedback.

Senior Technical Specialist

Caterpillar Inc
Peoria, USA
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs, analyze user needs, and develop software solutions.
  • Design software or customize software for client use, with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
  • Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for the analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
  • Develop software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Design, develop, and modify software systems, using analysis and models.
  • Conduct software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met, using knowledge of the delivery of the overall Content and Product Information Management (PIM) solution to drive the migration and consolidation of the digital product data published on e-commerce websites.
  • Develop processes to address strategic data issues, such as data quality, cleansing, standards, and integration.
  • Evaluate and measure PIM system effectiveness, and report findings to management, including content inventories, ROI, and gap analyses, promoting continuous improvement.
  • Work with content owners to define the scope, deliverables, and develop processes supporting the various content publishing systems generated for Imperial products and their supporting vendors.
  • Coordinate work with downstream channels to assist with creating templates and attribute assignments using the Informatica PIM.
  • Support the business users with their daily activities, and resolve issues encountered through the Web UI, other import/export processes, and Rich Client.
  • Environment: Java, J2EE, Java Spring, GitHub, CVS, PIM Product 360, IBM Management Center, Tableau 9, MS Office 2013, UNIX, SQL, PLSQL, MS Project 2013, JIRA.

Research Assistant

Bradley University
Peoria, USA
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Develop a lab on agile methodology on Target process (Caterpillar Inc)
  • Used to work with real time project on LMS with Caterpillar for Bradley University
  • Act as Training assistance in Software Project management
  • Duties include coordination of schedules and activities, tracking progress, and reporting results
  • Assist with business and technical requirements by helping to develop requirements traceability matrices
  • Facilitate and refine critical processes related to project and program management as well as the software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Develops project plans, budgets, and other key deliverables for project managers
  • Develops project risk management plan, Communicates, and publish plans
  • Providing analytical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and documenting system requirements and procedures that are cost effective and meet business objectives and user needs
  • Developed Tableau Data Visualization using Cross tabs, Heat maps, Box and Whisker charts, Scatter Plots, Geographic n Map, Pie Charts and Bar Charts and Density Chart
  • Environment: Tableau 9, MS Project 2013, MS Office 2010, UNIX, Target Process, MS Visio

Application Developer

Pinnacle Industries limited
Indore, India
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs, analyze user needs and develop software solutions
  • Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency
  • Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
  • Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements
  • Develop software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation
  • Conducting one-on-one or small group interview sessions to gather required use cases, functional requirements, and technical requirements to develop requirement documentation
  • Interacted with Business Analysts and Data Modelers and defined Mapping documents and Design process for various Sources and Targets
  • Developing user requirements, functional specifications, technical specifications, data models, and process flow diagrams to communicate engagement scope to client and delivery team members
  • Monitored Google Analytics and collaborated on eMarketing strategies with web team to improve SEO and paid search
  • Developed the strategy, business plan, product requirements and portfolio roadmaps based on regional customer requirements and competitive market analysis
  • Maintained competitive edge by rapidly determining product and market penetration rates and thoroughly communicating through detailed business plans and business cases
  • Created Relationships, actions, data blending, filters, parameters, hierarchies, calculated fields, sorting, groupings, live connections, and in-memory in both tableau and excel for data visualization and assisting with the development of KPI Scoreboard for monthly review
  • E, Tableau 8, SQL, Oracle 11g, MS Project 2013, MS Office 2010, UNIX, Smart Draw

Education

Master of Science - Computer Information System

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
05.2016

Bachelor’s of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Medicaps Institute of Technology And Management
Indore, India
05-2011

Skills

  • Product management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Market analysis
  • Analytical thinking
  • Content strategy
  • Cross functional leadership
  • Product positioning
  • E-commerce optimization
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Product strategy development
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Informatica PIM Product 360
  • Digital marketing strategies
  • Key performance indicators
  • Content management systems
  • Budgeting and allocation
  • Product performance analysis
  • Growth hacking techniques

Certification

  • Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager
  • Certified SAFe® 5 Scrum Master
  • Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO)

Timeline

Senior Digital Product Manager

Caterpillar Inc
03.2023 - Current

Digital Product Manager

Caterpillar Inc
06.2021 - 02.2023

Lead Product Owner

Caterpillar Inc
12.2018 - 05.2021

Senior Technical Specialist

Caterpillar Inc
06.2016 - 12.2018

Research Assistant

Bradley University
01.2015 - 12.2015

Application Developer

Pinnacle Industries limited
01.2012 - 03.2014

Master of Science - Computer Information System

Bradley University

Bachelor’s of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Medicaps Institute of Technology And Management

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