Vikram Vigneshwar Vijayakumar
Senior Product Owner
Milton Keynes
Summary
Innovative and results-oriented Product Manager with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, defining product strategies, and delivering value-driven solutions. Proficient in Agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled at defining product roadmaps, setting strategic priorities, translating business goals into actionable initiatives, and driving the development of high-impact digital products. Adept at fostering collaboration and aligning team efforts with organizational objectives to ensure the successful delivery of customer-centric solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Senior Product Owner
Aivhub
10.2024 - Current
- Client: British Telecom
- Defined and maintained the product roadmap for AI and data-driven solutions, aligning with business objectives and stakeholder priorities
- Led Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to drive efficient development cycles
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define user stories, and manage backlogs
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities by implementing robust data analytics frameworks
- Delivered measurable improvements, such as reducing time-to-insight by 30% through AI-driven automation
- Fostered strong client relationships by maintaining high customer satisfaction levels and timely project deliveries
Product Owner
BT Group
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Established an efficient delivery model for the Business Assurance program
- Managed development teams for Apex & OBIEE, ensuring accurate delivery through various project phases
- Prepared business requirement specifications (BRS), project plans, and regular status reports
- Migrated key KPIs from Informatica to Pentaho, increasing efficiency by 20%
- Achieved exceptional customer satisfaction ratings (5/5)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
- Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.
Senior Business Analyst
TechMahindra Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2022
- Directed business analysts in delivering tactical and strategic plans
- Created new analytical systems, boosting visibility of critical business metrics
- Mentored teams, implemented Agile methodologies, and optimized delivery cycles
- Conducted risk analyses and developed mitigation strategies, enhancing operational resilience
- Analyzed market trends to inform executive decision-making and strategy alignment
Business Analyst
Shell India Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2022
- Scoped systems, elicited project requirements, and maintained comprehensive analysis models
- Acted as a communication broker, ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders and design teams
- Led requirement reviews and user acceptance tests to align deliverables with client needs
- Delivered enhancements to compliance workflows, reducing turnaround times by 15%
Technical Delivery Lead
TechMahindra Ltd
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed the ‘aDnA’ framework, generating multimillion benefits for BT
- Delivered robust and sustainable automated controls, ensuring coverage across BT’s product portfolio
- Standardized control design processes for cross-functional usability
- Championed early product discovery to align with customer needs and improve solution effectiveness
Education
Master of Science - Computer Applications
Chennai University
Chennai, India 01.2004 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SRM University
Chennai, India 01.2001 - 04.2004
Skills
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
SIPOC, A3, TIMWOOD
Pentaho, Informatica
Agile project implementation
Project Life Cycle Management
Continual Improvement Initiatives
Backlog prioritization
Design thinking
Stakeholder relationship management
Go-to-market strategy
Cross functional leadership
Risk assessments
Product vision and strategy
Strategic Themes, Strategic Initiatives, Epics,
Certification
Certified Prince2 Practitioner
Accomplishments
- Selected as a ‘Global Leader’ in the ‘1000 Leaders’ program at TechMahindra.
- Received exceptional customer satisfaction ratings (5/5) in three consecutive CSAT surveys.
- Won four ACE awards (2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015) for excellence in delivery and innovation.
- Recognized twice as a ‘Star Performer’ by TechMahindra.
- Onsite lead for award-winning teams at TechMahindra (2014 and 2015).
- Implemented data-driven decision frameworks, resulting in process optimizations across multiple projects.
- Earned multiple industry badges for excellence in project delivery, Agile practices, and stakeholder management: Certified Agile Leader, Digital Transformation Specialist, Data Analytics Innovator.
Timeline
Senior Product Owner
Aivhub
10.2024 - Current
Product Owner
BT Group
10.2022 - 10.2024
Senior Business Analyst
TechMahindra Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2022
Business Analyst
Shell India Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2022
Technical Delivery Lead
TechMahindra Ltd
03.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Computer Applications
Chennai University
01.2004 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SRM University
01.2001 - 04.2004
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