Hi, I'm Deepika Meena Duke Certified Product Manager and Operations Lead
About Me
I’m a Product Manager with 9+ years of experience in vendor management, business operations, and cross-functional team leadership. I specialize in transforming complex business challenges into practical product solutions that improve efficiency, enhance user experience, and deliver measurable value. My approach blends customer-centric thinking, product strategy, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making. I'm especially passionate about exploring AI-driven product innovation to create smarter, more scalable solutions. Core strengths include product strategy, roadmap planning, product discovery, stakeholder management, Agile and Scrum methodologies, and data-driven decision-making. I’m eager to build products that create meaningful impact for both users and businesses.
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LinkedInSkills & Expertise
Product Strategy
Defining product vision and guiding strategic execution to meet business goals.
Product Discovery
Identifying user needs and validating solutions through continuous research.
Requirements Gathering
Translating business objectives into actionable product requirements.
Stakeholder Management
Building strong relationships and aligning cross-functional teams.
Data-Driven Decisions
Leveraging analytics and user data to drive product improvements.
Agile & Scrum
Leading agile teams, managing sprints, and optimizing delivery workflows.
Data Analysis
Interpreting complex datasets to uncover actionable insights.
Product Roadmapping
Creating and managing strategic product roadmaps.
Problem Solving
Tackling complex business challenges with innovative solutions.
AI Product Innovation
Exploring and integrating AI-driven features for smarter products.
Product Strategy
Defining product vision and guiding strategic execution to meet business goals.
Product Discovery
Identifying user needs and validating solutions through continuous research.
Requirements Gathering
Translating business objectives into actionable product requirements.
Stakeholder Management
Building strong relationships and aligning cross-functional teams.
Data-Driven Decisions
Leveraging analytics and user data to drive product improvements.
Agile & Scrum
Leading agile teams, managing sprints, and optimizing delivery workflows.
Data Analysis
Interpreting complex datasets to uncover actionable insights.
Product Roadmapping
Creating and managing strategic product roadmaps.
Problem Solving
Tackling complex business challenges with innovative solutions.
AI Product Innovation
Exploring and integrating AI-driven features for smarter products.
Tools & Technologies
Experience
Simplify VMS Pvt Ltd
Spearheaded the design, development, and scaling of a new VMS platform from ideation to launch, improving workflows and compliance.
- Product Strategy & Roadmap: Synthesized business needs and technology trends into feature roadmaps and prioritized backlogs.
- Requirement Gathering: Collaborated cross-functionally to define requirements, authoring PRDs and user stories.
- End-to-End Delivery: Managed full product lifecycle from analysis to UAT testing and release coordination.
- AI Integration: Contributed to the rollout of an AI-based system to enhance automation and process efficiency.
- Data & Reporting: Defined dashboards for better visibility into compliance, driving data-backed decisions.
- Process Improvement: Converted operational gaps into scalable product features based on user feedback.
- Adoption & Training: Coordinated with users to gather feedback, refining workflows for better standardization.
Trueblue LLP
Managed end-to-end recruitment operations and compliance for a large staffing firm, handling international client accounts and leading a team of 15–20 FTEs.
- Led client calls and daily/weekly/monthly meetings to communicate updates, improvements and shifting priorities.
- Compiled and analyzed key metrics on recruiting strategies and candidate performance using Power BI, Power Query and Congos to inform decision-making.
- Maintained applicant data across multiple VMS tools including SuccessFactors, SAP Fieldglass, Workday, Vndly, Taleo and Prism.
- Performed regular audits, identified bottom quartile performers and coached teams for improvement.
- Developed and delivered training programs for new and existing employees to enhance skills and onboarding efficiency.
WWJMRD
- Led editorial team, managed production schedules, and developed product roadmaps aligned with customer needs.
- Conducted user testing and gathered feedback to refine product features and improve user experience.
Simplify VMS Pvt Ltd
Spearheaded the design, development, and scaling of a new VMS platform from ideation to launch, improving workflows and compliance.
- Product Strategy & Roadmap: Synthesized business needs and technology trends into feature roadmaps and prioritized backlogs.
- Requirement Gathering: Collaborated cross-functionally to define requirements, authoring PRDs and user stories.
- End-to-End Delivery: Managed full product lifecycle from analysis to UAT testing and release coordination.
- AI Integration: Contributed to the rollout of an AI-based system to enhance automation and process efficiency.
- Data & Reporting: Defined dashboards for better visibility into compliance, driving data-backed decisions.
- Process Improvement: Converted operational gaps into scalable product features based on user feedback.
- Adoption & Training: Coordinated with users to gather feedback, refining workflows for better standardization.
Trueblue LLP
Managed end-to-end recruitment operations and compliance for a large staffing firm, handling international client accounts and leading a team of 15–20 FTEs.
- Led client calls and daily/weekly/monthly meetings to communicate updates, improvements and shifting priorities.
- Compiled and analyzed key metrics on recruiting strategies and candidate performance using Power BI, Power Query and Congos to inform decision-making.
- Maintained applicant data across multiple VMS tools including SuccessFactors, SAP Fieldglass, Workday, Vndly, Taleo and Prism.
- Performed regular audits, identified bottom quartile performers and coached teams for improvement.
- Developed and delivered training programs for new and existing employees to enhance skills and onboarding efficiency.
WWJMRD
- Led editorial team, managed production schedules, and developed product roadmaps aligned with customer needs.
- Conducted user testing and gathered feedback to refine product features and improve user experience.
Education
Duke University
APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
Contact Me
- Address: Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Phone Number: +91 9250342884
- Email: deepikameena052@gmail.com