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Niyati Saini

Triangle,VA

Summary

Dynamic Product Manager with a proven track record at Lidl US, enhancing user engagement by 20% through strategic roadmap development and customer-centric initiatives. Expert in Agile methodologies and empathetic leadership, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making, significantly boosting team productivity and stakeholder satisfaction

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

Lidl US
Arlington, VA
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, and sales.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
  • Directed product strategy and roadmap development, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement within six months
  • Led the implementation of the Member Pricing initiative, resulting in a 15% increase in member sign-ups and a 10% increase in revenue
  • Spearheaded the development of the HR Career Site, reducing time-to-hire by 20% and attracting top talent to the organization
  • Managed the Gamification project, leading to a 25% increase in user retention and a 30% increase in user interaction
  • Conducted Agile ceremonies, resulting in a 15% improvement in sprint velocity and a 10% reduction in time-to-market.
  • Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
  • Prioritized features in order to maximize impact while meeting budget constraints.

IT Manager

Lidl US
Arlington, Virginia
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Defined product requirements in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores
  • Led multiple projects including Salesforce Consultant and Azure Admin, resulting in a 20% improvement in sales efficiency and a 25% reduction in cloud infrastructure costs
  • Oversaw the development of custom applications and websites, resulting in a 30% increase in website traffic and a 25% increase in app downloads
  • Participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint demos, contributing to a 20% increase in team productivity.
  • Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted research to identify new technologies that could improve operations.

Senior Linux System Administrator

Wipro Technologies
10.2016 - 12.2017

Client - Walgreens

  • Installed new hardware components in existing server environments.
  • Created scripts to automate routine tasks such as user account creation, disk space monitoring and system maintenance activities.
  • Performed root cause analysis and created corrective action strategies to mitigate risks.

IT Senior Analyst

HCL Technologies
06.2012 - 05.2015

Client - Cummins

  • Managed the installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of hardware components.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of information systems operations and identified potential risks or problems.
  • Monitored system performance to ensure peak efficiency levels were maintained.

Graduate Trainee Engineer

HCL Technologies
06.2012 - 06.2013

Education

Computer Science Graduate -

Chtikara University

Postgraduate Degree, Product Management -

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Skills

  • Empathetic Leader
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Organizational Skills
  • Budget Administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Agile work processes
  • Product Design
  • Business Strategy
  • Task Prioritization
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Product Lifecycle Management

Certification

  • Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO)
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
  • Google Analytics

Timeline

Product Manager

Lidl US
02.2021 - Current

IT Manager

Lidl US
02.2018 - 03.2021

Senior Linux System Administrator

Wipro Technologies
10.2016 - 12.2017

IT Senior Analyst

HCL Technologies
06.2012 - 05.2015

Graduate Trainee Engineer

HCL Technologies
06.2012 - 06.2013

Computer Science Graduate -

Chtikara University

Postgraduate Degree, Product Management -

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Niyati Saini