Avishek Jana

Product Director

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India14 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in leading product strategy for B2B and B2C.
Proven track record of successful product launches.
Strong ability to align cross-functional teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert in SaaS and B2B solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyProduct ManagementProduct Development

Other Skills

Accounts PayableAgile DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesAnalyticsBlockchainBusiness IntelligenceBusiness StrategyComputer ScienceCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer AdvocacyCustomer ExperienceCustomer Journey MappingCustomer JourneysCustomer RequirementsCustomer Research

About

Some product managers find their way into the product. I called it. Over the past decade, I’ve been at the heart of building and scaling products across both B2B and B2C domains - taking ideas from messy whiteboards to market launches (0→1), and then turning those into well-oiled growth engines (1→100). Whether it’s helping enterprises transform procurement workflows or crafting delightful experiences for everyday users, I’ve learned one truth: building products is not just about features - it’s about understanding people, solving real problems, and shipping with purpose. What sets me apart isn’t just the roadmap or the metrics. It’s the ability to see around corners, bring cross-functional teams into alignment, and deliver value with empathy and precision - even in ambiguity. From launching new platforms to optimizing mature ones, I love solving complex puzzles with simple, elegant solutions. And as someone who’s equally excited about product-market fit as I am about scalable systems, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact. Currently, I’m focused on leading product teams that aren’t just building what’s asked, but discovering what truly matters.

Experience

Sap labs india

Director of Product Management

Aug 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Leading product strategy for procurement platform offered with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4 HANA
Enabling business process extension and intelligent source to contract processes

Product Road MappingRequirements GatheringCustomer RequirementsCustomer ResearchComputer ScienceProduct Innovation+6

Gep worldwide

3 roles

Associate Director - PMG

Jan 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

Owning the Contract & Payables Products – Driving innovation and growth by supporting end-to-end processes – contract redlining/negotiation, post-activation, and supplier invoicing & payments
Driving product strategy and digital transition of cloud and DB agnostic microservices architectures
Establishing GEP SMART CLM in leadership quadrant by delivering practical features with intuitive UX
Achievement: Successful go-live of 20+ Global customers

Product Road MappingRequirements GatheringCustomer RequirementsCustomer ResearchComputer ScienceProduct Innovation+6

Senior Product Manager

Promoted

Jan 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Leading and mentoring a team of 8, which manages procurement products (contract, catalog, requisition, order, receiving & invoicing). This team in turn collaborate a workforce of 100+ resources
Managing solution design and process flows for the new implementation projects for the clients through onsite/offsite requirement gathering sessions and workshops
Achievement: Delivered successful go-live of 8 international customers, Supporting 4 ongoing

Product Road MappingRequirements GatheringCustomer RequirementsCustomer ResearchComputer ScienceProduct Strategy+4

Product Manager

Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

Owning contract and catalog module – managing the roadmap by gathering requirements
Guided Buying: Conceptualized this one-stop portal for requesters, which can hand hold users through multi-channel recommendations abiding by procurement policies

Product Road MappingRequirements GatheringCustomer RequirementsCustomer ResearchComputer ScienceProduct Strategy+4

Electronic arts (ea)

Product Manager

Apr 2015 – Dec 2015 · 8 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Maximize titles' engagement, virality, enjoyment, and monetization.
Using analytics to balance the math in new feature design and manage virtual economies
Providing market direction to title – defining business goals and product scope, developing product strategy and ensuring products are tracking against these at key development milestones
Working with the marketing team on the development & implementation of go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful launch execution and clear consumer messaging of key product roll-outs.
Spec out new features and work with Design, Development, Arts and Production
Prepare & share ‘Product Health’ reports providing insights to mgmt. to facilitate decision making

Product Road MappingRequirements GatheringCustomer RequirementsCustomer ResearchComputer ScienceProduct Strategy+3

Processmap corporation

Sr. Product Analyst

Apr 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Environment & Sustainability Services - Managing complete Product life cycle and Product performance: sales, margin, and churn, conducting analysis using company data, Requirement gathering & prioritization.
Driving the New Product Development

Product Road MappingRequirements GatheringCustomer RequirementsCustomer ResearchComputer ScienceProduct Innovation+4