Harshita Srivastava

HARSHITA SRIVASTAVA PRODUCT MANAGER/PRODUCT OWNER Contact : - Email :- Visa : LTVP+ (PR in progress) Profile : LinkedIn EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING STRATEGY & CHANGE MANAGEMENT) Creative and results-driven Product Manager with 6+ years of experience in transforming product visions into innovative digital solutions. Proven ability in leading cross-functional teams, fostering user communities, achieving product-market fit, and delivering user-centric B2BC products. Currently expanding a cloud infrastructure platform from Germany to 150+ global PwC territories, boosting our customer base by 40%. HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Germany | September 2021 - August 2022 1.6/5 GPA (1 being highest) Outstanding Marketing Graduate Award HHL Women in Business Scholarship BACHELOR'S IN ENGINEERING (COMPUTER SCIENCE) Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India | August 2012 - June 2016 Aggregate: 74%, First Division with Distinction Best Outgoing Student Award Best Conduct Award SKILLS & EXPERTISE TECHNICAL SKILLS: Agile, Scrum, Data Analysis (Google Analytics, SQL), Product Development Lifecycle, Project Management (Jira, Trello, Kanban), UI/UX Design Principles, Mural, Version Control (Git) & basic coding skills. CORE SKILLS: MVP Development, User Experience (UX) Understanding, Stakeholder Management, Business Acumen, Prioritization, Strategic Thinking, Technical Understanding, DataDriven Decision Making & Market Analysis. SOFT SKILLS: Leadership, Communication, Customer Engagement, Problem-Solving, Adaptability & Team Collaboration. LANGUAGES: English (C2, Business Proficiency), German (A2, Basic Proficiency) & Hindi (Native Proficiency) Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and create seamless user experiences. I am eager to bring my technical expertise and management skills to a dynamic role in Singapore, aiming to drive innovation and significant business growth. WORK EXPERIENCE PRODUCT MANAGER / PRODUCT OWNER APRIL 2023 - DECEMBER 2024 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, PWC GERMANY Leading an 8-member cross-functional team to develop and manage CaaS and PaaS platforms, enabling our customers to build and run secure applications within the PwC cloud environment. Spearheading the global expansion of these platforms from Germany to over 150 PwC territories, significantly increasing our customer reach and impact. Key Projects and Achievements: High-Quality Releases & User-Centric Development: Developed and implemented the product vision and roadmap, delivering 15+ high-quality releases. Prioritized user stories through market research, aligning the solution with customer needs, achieving product-market fit, and increasing user satisfaction by 20%. Cost Efficiency & Enhanced UX/UI: Reduced operational costs by 15% through Agile methodologies and continuous integration. Improved user experience by developing and tracking KPIs, boosting user engagement by 25%. Community Building & Customer Feedback: Built a strong community of 500+ customers, offering support and gathering feedback through RFCs and public sprint reviews, ensuring the platform continuously meets evolving customer needs. Training Programs: Developed classroom and self-guided training programs to onboard customers in 1 day (~6-8 hours), achieving a ROTI score of 4.8/5. Financial Oversight: Managed product budget and coordinated service and change management processes for cost-effective solutions and alignment with business objectives. Handled stakeholder expectations through regular updates and comprehensive reports. CERTIFICATIONS Agile Product Management Curriculum (2023) Advanced Google Analytics (2022), Google Analytics Academy. PMI PMP Project Management (2021), Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified SAFe 4 Practitioner, Scaled Agile, Inc. EXTRACURRICULARS Head of Marketing, UNICEF- Leipzig, Germany (October 2021 - October 2022): Managed and enhanced a social media presence of 1.6K followers, executing strategic campaigns to promote social awareness and measuring their impact. University Representative, National Service Scheme, Govt. of India (August 2014 - June 2016): Led a team of 200+ volunteers to conduct surveys, education and health awareness programs for 2K+ locals in rural villages and schools. PERSONAL INTERESTS Travelling & Storytelling: Exploring new cultures and landscapes in 20+ countries, sharing my adventures on social media through engaging blogs and vlogs. Emceeing & Public Speaking: Enjoy connecting with diverse audiences and have had the privilege of emceeing C-level executive conferences. WORK EXPERIENCE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT JULY 2022 - DECEMBER 2022 FISKALTRUST CONSULTING GMBH, GERMANY Supported the product management team lead by managing the product backlog, OKRs, and facilitating strategic roadmap decisions to align the engineering and go-to-market teams. Key Projects and Achievements: Improved Metrics: Enhanced key product metrics by 10% through developing and implementing KPIs. Increased Market Presence: And revenue by showcasing our products at global trade events, resulting in a 30% rise in qualified leads. MBA STUDENT CONSULTANT FEBRUARY 2022 - JUNE 2022 NU+ COMPANY GMBH, GERMANY During my MBA consultancy project, I developed data-driven customer acquisition strategies through competitor benchmarking and customer surveys. Led a development team to deliver a critical project ahead of schedule, honing my product management skills. Key Projects and Achievements: MVP Creation: Led the development of a successful MVP by overseeing wireframe creation and prototyping, facilitating early user feedback and iterative improvements. Customer Acquisition Strategies: Increased user engagement by 20%, measured by website traffic, user sign-ups, and interaction rates, through comprehensive market analysis and user surveys. ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER FEBRUARY 2019 - AUGUST 2021 SIEMENS (PLM SOFTWARE), INDIA (STRATEGY & INNOVATION) Managed cross-functional teams to develop mobile and web applications for managing in-house hackathons and technology conferences. Developed a workspace management tool and conducted market and competitor analysis to enhance these product offerings. Key Projects and Achievements: Mobile App Development: Successfully developed a mobile app that gained 3000+ user sign-ups, effectively turning project concepts into practical applications. Event Management: Organized and managed a global technology event for 4000+ employees, leveraging post-event data to provide insights and improve future events. SOFTWARE ENGINEER JULY 2016 - FEBRUARY 2019 SIEMENS (PLM-SOFTWARE), INDIA Starting my career as a software engineer, I developed high-quality software in C++ for Siemens’ product lifecycle management software - TeamCenter. Key Projects and Achievements: Improved system performance by 20% through optimized coding practices. Conducted 100+ code reviews, reducing bugs by 30% and enhancing software stability. Increased customer satisfaction ratings by 25% through rigorous testing and feedback integration, utilizing automated testing frameworks and user feedback loops.