Jayant Kumar — Product Manager

I have over 15 years of experience working in product management and development. Currently, I work as the Head of Consumer Experience (CX) and Growth Hacking charter at ZEE5, where I lead a cross-functional team of 16, building features that are helping business stakeholders achieve their business goals. I am dedicated to improving product processes, encouraging teamwork, and using effective product management practices. With a focus on practical solutions, I strive to enhance productivity and drive successful outcomes in product development. Previously, I worked as the Product Lead for ShemarooMe at Shemaroo Entertainment. I built a video streaming platform from scratch and grew the business by forming strategic partnerships with telecom operators and ISPs. I set up the marketing automation systems, monetization platform, data analytics infrastructure, and content transcoding pipelines. I evaluated and onboarded essential partners and platforms, including cloud infrastructure providers, to ensure scalable and reliable service. I collaborated with design agencies to improve our user experience and implemented analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous product improvement. I like teaching product management and have been an adjunct faculty at Upgrad. I have been a mentor to students seeking guidance in product management as a career. Competencies: Market research and analysis, Strategic thinking, Product development, Customer centricity, Cross-functional collaboration, Project management, Data-driven decision-making, Stakeholder Management, Marketing, Financial modeling, System design I am an advisor on Topmate, where I provide guidance and support to individuals seeking interview tips and preparation strategies. My goal is to help you feel confident and well-prepared for your interviews, whether you are applying for your first job or looking to advance in your career. During our sessions, we will cover a range of topics, including how to effectively answer common interview questions, strategies for showcasing your skills and experience, and tips for making a strong impression on potential employers. To schedule a session, please visit my Topmate profile here: https://topmate.io/jayant_kumar10. If you are a management student interested in learning more about product management as a function, I would be delighted to assist you. Feel free to drop an email to jayiitk@gmail.com and I'll try my best to respond to your queries.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert in Media & Entertainment and EdTech sectors.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 15 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Product Management
Product Strategy
Product Development
Business Acumen

Career Highlights

Over 15 years of experience in product management.
Led transformation of ShemarooMe into a successful OTT platform.
Expert in driving product growth through strategic partnerships.

Work Experience

ZEE - Technology & Innovation

Director of Product Management (4 yrs 10 mos)

LEAD School

Assistant Vice President - Product (4 mos)

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd.

AGM Product (2 mos)

Senior Product Manager - New Media and Technologies (2 yrs 6 mos)

Tata Communications

Sr Product Manager - Media Services (1 yr 5 mos)

Network18

Product Manager (1 yr 8 mos)

Reliance

Product Manager (8 mos)

IBM Software Labs

System Software Engineer (2 yrs)

Newgen Software

Senior Software Engineer (1 yr 10 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Jayant Kumar

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of experience in product management.
Led transformation of ShemarooMe into a successful OTT platform.
Expert in driving product growth through strategic partnerships.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert in Media & Entertainment and EdTech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyProduct DevelopmentBusiness Acumen

Other Skills

Data VisualizationProduct MarketingGrowth StrategiesTechnical ExecutionProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct VisionBusiness Case ModellingCustomer ExperiencePrototypingTeam CultureUser BehaviorB2CCustomer InteractionProduct AnalyticsCustomer Retention

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Experience

15 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Zee - technology & innovation

Director of Product Management

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

I head the consumer experience and growth charter for the ZEE5 platform, where I lead a cross-functional team of 16, building features that are helping business stakeholders achieve their business goals. In my current role, I work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, ensuring the product positioning, messaging, and promotions align with customer needs and business objectives. I collaborate with the customer support team to understand customer feedback, pain points, and feature requests. My responsibilities include developing and maintaining a clear roadmap that aligns with the company’s strategic goals and customer needs. I conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product growth. Skilled in building product roadmap, stakeholder management, product launch, and go-to-market strategy.

Data VisualizationProduct StrategyProduct MarketingProduct ManagementGrowth StrategiesTechnical Execution+30

Lead school

Assistant Vice President - Product

Jan 2021 – May 2021 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

I designed modules to manage and automate school administrative tasks and evaluated various enterprise resource planning systems for schools.
During my brief time at the start-up, I revamped the school owner's mobile application, enabling owners to have full visibility into their daily school operations.

Data VisualizationProduct StrategyProduct LaunchTechnical ExecutionProduct Lifecycle ManagementPrototyping+15

Shemaroo entertainment ltd.

2 roles

AGM Product

Promoted

Nov 2020 – Jan 2021 · 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led the transformation of ShemarooMe into a thriving OTT platform, overseeing its inception and growth. Orchestrated strategic initiatives such as B2B telecom billing, ISP partnerships, and integration with diverse payment gateways, resulting in accelerated global expansion. Implemented the integration of Adyen Payment Gateway for seamless subscription services worldwide. Enhanced subscriber acquisition by 15% through integration of payment gateways like CC Avenue, Paytm, and Amazon Pay, and pioneered the development of a Paytm QR code scanner for connected TVs. Collaborated with the management team to onboard essential vendors such as Branch, AWS Cloudfront, and Netcore, optimizing service operations. Led technology teams in successfully integrating these tools.

Data VisualizationProduct StrategyGrowth StrategiesTechnical ExecutionProduct Lifecycle ManagementCustomer Experience+16

Senior Product Manager - New Media and Technologies

May 2018 – Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Business AcumenPrototypingB2CProduct AnalyticsProduct DeliveryFeature Prioritization+2

Tata communications

Sr Product Manager - Media Services

Dec 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Managed the profit and loss operations for Tata communications' video distribution platforms, VideoConnect and Satellite Broadcast, spanning India and APAC with a combined annual revenue of 18 million USD. Cultivated partnerships with key B2B clients such as Star, Sony, and Zee, driving substantial business expansion and client satisfaction.
Successfully orchestrated the negotiation and execution of a significant three-year, $830K contract with Sony, leveraging tailored commercial strategies to support the establishment of broadcast infrastructure.

Business Case ModellingBusiness AcumenProduct AnalyticsProject ManagementProgram ManagementProduct Delivery+3

Network18

Product Manager

Mar 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Responsible for Product roadmap of digital portfolio covering News18, IBNKhabar, CricketNext and CompareIndia. Work with cross-functional teams for traffic growth on web and mobile, executing marketing campaigns on web, social media and broadcast. Provide innovative sales solution to drive top-line.

Product AnalyticsProgram ManagementProduct Knowledge

Reliance

Product Manager

Jun 2014 – Feb 2015 · 8 mos · Navi Mumbai

Product manager for Content Delivery Network (CDN), responsible for delivery media services on 4G network across 14 cities in India. Worked with HP for installation of storage solutions in Reliance Data centres.

Product AnalyticsProgram Management

Ibm software labs

System Software Engineer

May 2010 – May 2012 · 2 yrs

Hands-on experience in cloud computing technologies. Worked with US team for implementing virtualisation functionalities in IBM POWER processor.

Software Development

Newgen software

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2008 – May 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos

Web developer for Document Management System software responsible for building thick client using Web 2.0 technologies.API development for integration of 3rd party security features using Web services.

Software Development