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AMIT THORVE
amitthorve@gmail.com +91 8975087217 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitthorve
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SUMMARY
Lead Product Manager with a proven ability to drive successful product development through strategic planning and
market analysis. Expertise in user experience design and cross-department collaboration results in impactful product
outcomes. Recognized for enhancing productivity and leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.
SKILLS
• Product vision definition • Product metrics • Product positioning
• Product strategy • Product road mapping • Scrum framework
• Feature prioritization • Cross functional leadership • User feedback collection
• Agile methodologies • Competitive analysis • Data-driven decision making
• Stakeholder management • User story creation • SaaS integrations
EDUCATION
Master of Computer Science, University of Pune, Pune, India
Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Pune, Pune, India
CERTIFICATION & TRAINING ATTENDED
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Introduction to Generative AI by Google
• Introduction to Large Language Models by Google
• Getting to the Root of a Problem by Skillsoft
• HIPPA Compliance Training
• Certified in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
• Training on Cybersecurity Awareness
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EXPERIENCE
Lead Product Manager, TriNet Zenefits (Mar’2022 to Oct’2024)
• Driving strategic vision and execution for a SaaS Benefits Platform, successfully serving over 5,000 SMB clients.
• Delivered product features which directly contributing to a 15% increase in ARR.
• Customized feature prioritization and roadmap planning based on deep understanding of customer needs and market
dynamics.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Support teams to ensure seamless product development
and enhanced user experience.
• Led successful launch of multiple products, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Built, mentored, and motivated a high-performing team of Product Managers and Designers, fostering a culture of
innovation and excellence.
• Championed initiatives that significantly improved adoption, satisfaction, and retention across the SMB customer base.
• Represented product team in quarterly business reviews and executive steering committee meetings.
• Coordinated product launches in collaboration with marketing, support, and sales enablement teams.
• Created product collateral, release notes, and training materials for internal and external audiences.
• Led beta programs and early access initiatives to gather feedback before full release.
• Spearheaded end-to-end product lifecycle across Benefits and Payroll domains—from ideation to market launch.
Senior Product Manager, CareerBuilder (Dec’2015 to Feb’2022)
• Defined and communicated Benefits product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Conducted market, competitor, and user research to identify new product opportunities.
• Prioritized initiatives using frameworks like RICE, MoSCoW, and Kano.
• Built multi-year product roadmaps aligned with company growth and go-to-market strategy.
• Manage the Product team (global team consisting POs, Engineers, Designers and Analysts), responsible for the entire Benefits
Administration product suite.
• Regularly interface with the Executive team to keep them apprised of current status, any unforeseen risks, tracking objectives,
and any requests that we have to ensure continued success.
• Managed expectations across internal teams, partners, and customers.
• Led the end-to-end lifecycle of software products from concept to launch and iteration.
• Owned backlog grooming, sprint planning, and delivery timelines using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Wrote clear PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Gathered and prioritized customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and usability testing.
• Leveraged product analytics to identify friction points and growth opportunities.
Senior Project Manager, Cloudmoyo (Jul’2015 to Dec’2015)
• Led a team of architects, developers, analysts and QA for a customised Contract Management tool
• Drove implementation of the tool for one of the leaders in the Software and Services Industry in USA.
• Further was part of the core team for the Contract Management System (of Icertis), implemented for US clients.
Senior Director - Product, WORKTERRA (Feb’2013 to Mar’2015)
• Managed product roadmap and product lifecycle management from ideation to GTM for
WORKTERRA SaaS – HCM Offerings serving 200+ customers and 100K+ employees.
• Acquired new clients, contributing to substantial revenue growth and business expansion.
• Launched multiple differentiating product features for SaaS LoB ( Work Group Functionality in Onboarding flow, EDI Tracker,
Implementation workflows etc)
• Partnered with the sales team to identify and close new business opportunities, supporting growth initiatives.
• Contributed to client needs assessments and marketing campaigns to better align offerings with customer expectations.
• Led agile team of engineers, designer, architect and worked with internal stakeholders to prepare
annual/quarterly roadmaps for long term product vision
• Conducted regular client update calls, enhancing engagement and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Improved client satisfaction through clear communication, effective issue resolution, and consistent support delivery.
• Collaborated with internal teams to analyze and implement software requirements aligned with organizational goals.
Project Manager, Harbinger Systems (May’2003 to Jan’2013)
• Engaged with business partners and stakeholders to gather and define business and functional requirements.
• Prepared detailed project status reports and managed project change requests for effective tracking and governance.
• Ensured projects met defined requirements, objectives, and quality standards.
• Monitored and managed project schedules to ensure timely delivery and milestone achievement.
• Addressed and resolved operational issues to maintain smooth project execution.
• Negotiated and resolved cross-functional issues impacting project timelines, systems, or dependencies.
• Reviewed QA test plans and strategies to ensure alignment with project scope and quality standards.
• Assisted development and QA teams in understanding functional requirements and overall application flow.
