Naishitha Reddy
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Product Manager with 8 years of experience driving end-to-end product lifecycle management in Enterprise SaaS environments. Expertise in translating strategic vision into actionable product roadmaps, crafting user personas, and developing features that deliver measurable business outcomes. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, building consensus, and executing product releases in Agile and DevOps methodologies. Known for a customer-centric approach, market awareness, and strong communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Manager
Hyliion Inc.
Austin, Texas
05.2022 - Current
- Defined and delivered product vision by managing prioritized feature (Epic) development and user stories, driving impactful customer outcomes
- Collaborated with R&D teams and Scrum Masters to manage sprint backlogs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality product increments
- Conducted competitive analyses to refine product differentiators and align product strategy with market trends
- Partnered with Product Marketing to craft compelling value propositions and feature benefits, enhancing adoption and customer satisfaction
- Monitored product performance metrics, such as NPS, profitability, and market share growth, to inform strategic adjustments
- Facilitated customer communications and acted as the voice of the market for internal teams, ensuring alignment with user needs
- Spearheaded cross-functional workshops to identify key pain points and develop innovative solutions
- Optimized product lifecycle processes, reducing time-to-market by 15%
- Defined go-to-market strategies in collaboration with marketing and sales teams, achieving a 20% increase in product adoption
Senior Product Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
Peoria, Illinois
12.2018 - 04.2022
- Developed and prioritized Features (Epics) and user stories aligned with customer needs and business goals
- Conducted workshops with stakeholders to define buyer/user personas and business case requirements
- Maintained awareness of industry trends, enabling timely adjustments to product strategy and offerings
- Played a pivotal role in backlog grooming, collaborating with distributed Agile teams to deliver releases on schedule
- Led cross-functional initiatives to enhance product usability, resulting in a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction scores
- Analyzed product usage data to identify opportunities for feature enhancements and align with business objectives
- Mentored junior product managers, fostering skill development and career growth within the team
Product Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
Peoria, Illinois
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed the development and delivery of critical system components for autonomous vehicles, from architecture definition through to launch
- Assisted in shaping individual product strategies and supported business case creation for new initiatives
- Collaborated on Epic development and backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals
- Facilitated retrospectives and sprint reviews, driving actionable insights for future improvements
- Supported beta testing efforts, gathering user feedback to improve product quality and market fit
- Conducted market research to identify competitive differentiators and inform product positioning
- Acted as a liaison between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution
Program Coordinator
BHEL
Hyderabad, India
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw project action items, including issue management, decision-making processes, risk assessment, change requests, schedules, and deliverable deadlines
- Managed financial planning and ensured timely completion of project milestones
- Cultivated robust partnerships with business associates, fostering a deep understanding of business operations and strategy
Education
Masters - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bradley University
Peoria, IllinoisBachelors - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, IndiaSkills
- Roadmapping
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Agile
- Waterfall
- V Cycle of Product Development
- Smartsheets
- Confluence
- Data Analytics
- Tableau
- Google analytics
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Market Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Customer Insights
- Competitive Analysis
- Budget Management
Certification
Google Project Management Certificate
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
Hyliion Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Senior Product Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
12.2018 - 04.2022
Product Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2018
Program Coordinator
BHEL
05.2013 - 07.2015
Masters - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bradley University
Bachelors - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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