Rudy Carmona
Chicago,IL
Summary
An accomplished Product Management Leader that brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the table, having led and delivered successful product initiatives across a wide spectrum of industries. My expertise lies in my ability to drive continuous improvement across processes, products, and standards by actively engaging in all aspects of product planning, development, and rollout. I possess a keen sense for crafting robust product strategies, setting clear milestones, and providing effective guidance for implementation, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality results. My leadership skills have been acknowledged for my role in spearheading cross-functional product teams and catalyzing transformative changes throughout the organization, cultivating a culture of design-driven product development. Furthermore, I am a refined communicator, adept at establishing strong relationships with teams and stakeholders across various organizational levels. My prowess lies in optimizing operational efficiency and achieving business objectives by extracting maximum value from cross-functional teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Product Manager
Consumer Edge
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Direct end-to-end management of developing the company's data-driven products and tools
- Manage cross-functional teams of professionals, including data scientists, engineers, and designers to formulate product requirements, prioritize features, and deliver innovative data solutions
- Augmented client satisfaction by 20% and boosted recurring revenue by 3% through critical monitoring of all aspects of data-driven products and tools
- Played a key role in generating additional revenue of $2M via successful launch of new data products
- Increased user engagement by 15% and decreased client-reported issues by 25% through effective management of all product development functions
- Increased monthly active users by 10% by conducting research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and market opportunities, thus driving product enhancements
- Boosted client portfolio growth by working closely with the sales and marketing teams to identify new business opportunities and support client acquisition efforts.
Senior Product Manager - Partnerships
Rocket Mortgage
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Headed the conceptualization and launch of cutting-edge digital platforms for two major financial institutions, with main focus on innovative mortgage-as-a-service solutions to support digital transformation and enhance customer acquisition
- Coordinated directly with all stakeholders, partners, engineering teams, and UX designers for the delivery of state-of-the-art technology solutions to elevate Rocket Mortgage's market presence and competitive advantage
- Planned and managed vision, strategy, and execution for Digital Partnerships, demonstrating proficiency in product management, strategic planning, and market analysis
- Developed and applied data-driven approach to determine and enhance crucial aspects of the user experience
- Utilized analytics tools and customer feedback to assist in product enhancements and decision-making processes
- Prioritized and incorporated new features/functionalities based on stakeholder input and user requirements
- Successfully driving significant cost and financial savings of over $1M by optimizing lender borrowing lines through the launch of the new treasury management product
- Achieved a 400% increase in operational efficiency by improving workflow processes and via launch of new optimization products.
Senior Product Manager - Data Insights and Analytics
Paylocity
Schaumburg, IL
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Formulated and executed a comprehensive product vision, strategy, and roadmap, while prioritizing the fulfillment of customer needs and conducting thorough competitive market analysis
- Successfully launched over six new products by providing effective guidance to multi-disciplinary teams, consisting of engineering, UX, data science, and marketing professionals
- Elevated product utilization by 15%, reaching a year-to-date monthly average utilization rate of 42% via utilization of impressive experience in user engagement and product optimization
- Applauded by senior executives for achieving substantial annual savings of $100K by negotiating a 50% cost reduction and through efficient management of third-party API relationships.
Product Lead
Outcome Health (Acquired by Patient Point)
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Led multiple scrum teams for the development of key components of the content platform and Android media player device
- Designed and executed the product strategy and roadmap for vital segments of the content delivery platform by integrating seamlessly with various hardware products and systems
- Successfully introduced a new content platform, realizing an estimated ROI of $750,000 through effective product launch strategies and ROI analysis
- Spearheaded the transfer of Exam Room Wallboards from a legacy platform to a more scalable content delivery system.
Product Manager - Clearinghouse Manager (Margin Analytics)
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided instrumental assistance in the development and delivery of CME Group's Margin Services offerings, which include interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, Foreign Exchange, Futures and Options, and Portfolio Margining
- Administered all functions of product management within the financial services sector
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clearing members, hedge funds, asset managers, and third-party vendors
- Recognized for playing vital role in the successful management and execution of strategic partnerships by integrating partners into the margin calculator API.
Senior Product Manager - Treasury and Capital Markets
Rocket Mortgage
Chicago, IL
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and launch more than four new products in market
- Created strategic product vision and roadmaps for the treasury and capital markets division, aligned with business goals
- Carried out quarterly reviews and demos for key stakeholders for continuous communication of value proposition of features
- Applied data-driven approaches to align product launches with established goals and metrics, showcasing proficiency in data analysis and outcome-based decision-making
- Launched a treasury management product, optimizing lender borrowing lines for over $1 million in financial savings
- Introduced new optimization products, achieving a remarkable 400% increase in operational efficiency
- Spearheaded user engagement strategies, resulting in over 100% daily active usage and improved cost efficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance -
University of Illinois, Urbana / Champaign
Skills
- Product Strategy
- Market Analysis
- Product Life-Cycle Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Roadmap
- Product Development & Positioning
- Competitive Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- UX/UI Design
- Data Insights & Analytics
- Agile Methodology
- Product Roadmaps
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Agile Software Development
- User Feedback Collection
- Product Vision and Strategy
- User and UX Research
- End to End Feature Delivery
- Product Lifecycle Management
Locations
- Chicago, IL
- Schaumburg, IL
Timeline
Lead Product Manager
Consumer Edge
01.2023 - Current
Senior Product Manager - Partnerships
Rocket Mortgage
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Product Manager - Data Insights and Analytics
Paylocity
01.2018 - 01.2020
Product Lead
Outcome Health (Acquired by Patient Point)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Product Manager - Clearinghouse Manager (Margin Analytics)
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Product Manager - Treasury and Capital Markets
Rocket Mortgage
Bachelor of Science in Finance -
University of Illinois, Urbana / Champaign
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