Marilyn Froelke
Blaine, MN 55449
Summary
Results-driven Product/Program Manager with over 30 years of experience, leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Proven track record of successfully launching and managing innovative products and programs from concept to completion. Skilled in analyzing market trends, setting product roadmaps, and developing strategic plans to drive business growth. Excellent communicator with a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Seeking to leverage my expertise in product and program management to drive success for a dynamic organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Best Buy Co.
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch 3 new product lines, supporting over 80K users with over 3 mil. clicks per week
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, resulting in the development of innovative product features
- Collaborated with engineering and design teams to create user-centric product roadmaps and successfully deliver projects on time and within budget
- Managed product lifecycle from concept to launch, including prioritizing features, defining requirements, and overseeing testing and implementation
Program Manager
Relationship One
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives and deliver high-quality results within defined timelines
- Managed stakeholder expectations through effective communication and regular status updates, fostering strong relationships
- Identified and resolved program risks and issues by implementing timely mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Evaluated program performance against key metrics and KPIs, implementing improvements to optimize outcomes and efficiency
Program Manager/Product Owner
Best Buy Co.
11.2008 - 06.2019
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of strategic digital products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements
- Defined product roadmap, prioritized features, and managed backlog to drive product development and release planning
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and promoted continuous improvement through regular retrospective sessions with the team
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve issues, and drive project success
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation
Project Manager
Safenet Consulting
06.2008 - 11.2008
Education
B.S. - Business Management (In progress)
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
Skills
- Product Vision
- Jira - Epic and Story creation
- Collaborative Problem Solver
- Cross-Functional Team Leader
- Vendor Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Certified Scrum Product Owner
- Certified Trusted Advisor
Timeline
Product Manager
Best Buy Co.
11.2020 - 03.2024
Program Manager
Relationship One
06.2019 - 03.2020
Program Manager/Product Owner
Best Buy Co.
11.2008 - 06.2019
Project Manager
Safenet Consulting
06.2008 - 11.2008
B.S. - Business Management (In progress)
Capella University
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