Mohit Prakash
Hyderabad
Summary
Methodical product owner with a meticulous and disciplined approach to gathering and understanding requirements, breaking down specifications and working alongside different departments to develop high-quality products. Tactical planner and complex problem-solver with experience in products. Prepared to bring several years' experience in the field to a challenging new role.
Dynamic Product Owner with a proven track record at Goldman Sachs, driving a 40% improvement in expense settlement through strategic SAP Concur implementation. Expert in backlog management and stakeholder engagement, leveraging strong analytical skills and effective communication to deliver impactful product solutions and enhance user experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Owner
Goldman Sachs Svcs. Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
06.2014 - Current
- Joined Goldman Sachs in June 2014 as an Analyst and progressed to VP level within T&E, demonstrating organic growth and an understanding of the business.
- Managed T&E Operations team until Dec 2021 and transitioned to Product Owner - SAP Concur to drive commercial effectiveness & risk management for the T&E program of Goldman Sachs.
- Led end-to-end product implementation for SAP Concur, resulting in a 40% improvement in expense settlement, and a 50% improvement in user engagement within the first 9 months post-launch.
- Manage and prioritize a complex product backlog for multiple financial products (e.g., trading, portfolio management, wealth advisory), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Collaborated closely with engineering, UX/UI design, and business development teams to define clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed product requirements.
- Conducted extensive market research, competitive analysis, and user interviews (via NPS surveys) to identify pain points and opportunities, informing product roadmap decisions and feature prioritization.
- Facilitated all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and transparency.
- Defined and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, reporting progress to senior leadership, and adjusting strategies based on data-driven insights.
- Successfully launched 4 major features and 10 minor enhancements, consistently delivering on time and within budget constraints.
- Translated high-level business requirements from diverse stakeholders into detailed functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
- Contributed significantly to the development of product roadmaps and release plans, aligning with overall company strategy and market demands.
- Mentored junior business analysts and product associates on agile best practices and product ownership principles.
- Acted as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication, a shared understanding of product goals, and effective conflict resolution.
- Performed data analysis to support decision-making, identify areas for process improvement, and validate business cases for new initiatives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders across different departments.
Education
Bachelors in Commerce - Cost & Works Accounting
Pune University
Maharashtra01.2014
Skills
- Product Vision & Strategy
- Roadmap Development
- Backlog Management
- User Stories
- Acceptance Criteria
- Release Planning
- A/B Testing
- Market Research
- Competitive Analysis
- User Research
- Product Analytics
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Value Proposition Design
- Scrum
- Lean
- Jira
- Confluence
- Tableau
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Presentation
- Mentorship
- FinTech
- SaaS
- Mobile Applications
- Web Platforms
- Expense Management
- Data Analytics
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Affiliations
Volunteering in DEI networks
Timeline
Product Owner
Goldman Sachs Svcs. Pvt. Ltd
06.2014 - Current
Bachelors in Commerce - Cost & Works Accounting
Pune University