Lochana Vijayananda, PSM II

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of experience in digital product management.
Expert in aligning user needs with business goals.
Proven track record in high-stakes program management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager specializing in Energy and Commodities sectors with a strong focus on business analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyBusiness AnalysisQuality Assurance

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAgile TestingAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailBusiness InsightsBusiness Relationship ManagementCommunicationCustomer ExperienceDefect TrackingDefining RequirementsDesign ThinkingElectric PowerEnergy MarketsFlow Charts

About

With over a decade and a half years of experience shaping digital products, I work at the intersection of strategy, design thinking, and leadership. I lead with strategic clarity and systems thinking, especially in environments where the problems are messy, cross-functional, and high-stakes. I thrive on breaking down complexity, aligning diverse teams, and driving solutions that are both user-centered and business-aligned. My edge lies in connecting the dots across design, tech, data, and operations to move products from ambiguity to impact. Currently a Senior Product Manager at Publicis Sapient, I bring a unique blend of business analysis depth and product intuition to complex, high-stakes programs across Healthcare, Energy, and Commodity Trading and Risk Management domains. My background includes working on data-driven platforms for Health Care , and Commodity Trading and Risk Management Systems, where I’ve translated ambiguity into structured, buildable product roadmaps. I thrive in spaces where business goals, user needs, and system complexity converge. If you're building something important and want to do it right. Let's talk.

Experience

19 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs

Average Tenure

4 yrs

Current Experience

Publicis sapient

Senior Product Manager

Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Bengaluru

Working as a Senior Product Manager in the Energy and Commodities (ENC) Industry Practice, overseeing Digital Business Transformation projects for various energy and commodity trading companies. Currently involved in a Data Strategy project for a British mining company, providing insights to support crucial business decisions.

Business Relationship ManagementTeamworkStakeholder ManagementProduct VisionUser StoriesProduct Strategy+17

Shell

Business Analyst

Aug 2016 – May 2022 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Gathered requirements and understood business processes from users.
Managed release scope and communicated new functionality to stakeholders.
Set acceptance criteria for each story and interpreted customer needs into application and operational requirements.
Maintained and owned the backlog, participated in daily standups, and provided guidance.
Made key decisions, prioritized team work, and improved products based on user needs and market requirements.
Collaborated with development and QA teams to ensure timely delivery.
Conducted design-level testing and worked with business users on story demos and UAT.

Business Relationship ManagementTeamworkStakeholder ManagementProduct VisionUser StoriesProduct Strategy+21

Eka software solutions

4 roles

Senior Business Analyst

Apr 2014 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

Utilized business analysis tools to articulate processes, identify inefficiencies, and define improvement requirements. Reviewed test cases from the QA team and coordinated resources throughout the development lifecycle to ensure timely, accurate project completion. Managed requirements and traceability, prepared change impact assessments, and documented optimal business processes. Communicated effectively with stakeholders to provide multiple solutions, translated requirements into test conditions, and managed project risks and issues. Additionally, collaborated with the wireframes team on UI design.

TeamworkUser StoriesDefining RequirementsSoftware QualityAttention to DetailCustomer Experience+12

QA Lead

Promoted

Apr 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore

Ensured the testing process aligned with project goals and quality standards, collaborating closely with development and product teams to resolve issues and deliver high-quality software. Fostered d a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team. My role involved strategizing test execution, providing clear and actionable feedback, and maintaining comprehensive documentation to support decision-making and future enhancements.

TeamworkSoftware QualityAttention to DetailPresentationsAgile Project ManagementFlow Charts+7