Overview
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KEYA RAICHURA

Cambridge,ON

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Implementation Project Manager & Data Lead

Manulife
04.2025 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement project plans and timelines.
  • Coordinated communication between stakeholders and project teams effectively.
  • Analyzed project requirements and identified potential risks proactively.
  • Analyzed data trends to support business decision-making processes.
  • Developed dashboards and reports for stakeholders using visualization tools.
  • Conducted data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and solutions.
  • Utilized advanced statistical techniques to interpret complex datasets accurately.
  • Created dashboards for real-time data monitoring and analysis purposes.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on data analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Provided insights on market trends through comprehensive data assessments and reviews.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Employed advanced analytics techniques such as regression analysis, clustering, and text mining when needed.
  • Implemented machine learning algorithms to optimize existing business processes and improve outcomes.
  • Developed programs for automating tedious tasks such as cleaning up datasets or running simulations multiple times.
  • Provided technical support related to Data Analysis projects such as troubleshooting errors or providing guidance on best practices.
  • Utilized SQL queries to extract meaningful insights from databases.
  • Monitored project progress against timelines and budgets; identified risks and suggested solutions accordingly.

Sr Product Strategy Manager & Data Analytics Lead

CMI (CANADIAN MORTGAGES INC)
ON
11.2023 - 06.2025

I am also a QA LEAD, IT & Business Trainer

  • Developed comprehensive product roadmaps to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.
  • Conducted usability tests to identify areas of improvement in existing products.
  • Established processes for gathering customer feedback on existing products to inform future iterations.
  • Worked closely with developers throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure successful delivery of products.
  • Created detailed technical specifications documents outlining the functional requirements of proposed products or features.
  • Reviewed code commits regularly to ensure they meet quality standards prior to deployment.
  • Maintained relationships with third-party vendors providing technology solutions necessary for launching new products or services.
  • Defined success criteria for each feature release and monitored results post-launch.
  • Led the development of a pricing strategy that maximized revenue while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Managed budgets for product development projects and tracked progress against timelines.
  • Designed experiments to test new features or changes in user experience.
  • Assessed resource requirements and allocated personnel accordingly.
  • Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
  • Reviewed final results of each project before delivery.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
  • Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors when necessary.
  • Evaluated performance metrics for ongoing projects in order to assess progress towards goals.
  • Analyzed data from completed projects in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
  • Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.

Sr Product Manager & Project Manager

INVESTORCOM
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Created detailed technical specifications documents outlining the functional requirements of proposed products or features.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, sales and operations teams to define requirements for new products.
  • Analyzed user data to uncover insights about how customers interact with products and make decisions about what features should be prioritized.
  • Participated in product demos at trade shows or other industry events.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as GDPR when developing or releasing new products or features.
  • Provided guidance on best practices related to user interface design, usability testing and analytics tracking.
  • Managed budgets for product development projects and tracked progress against timelines.
  • Gathered data and conducted product reviews and case studies to inform management and stakeholders.
  • Strategically devised customer approaches, meeting sales objectives, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
  • Managed product testing processes with staff engineers.
  • Utilized SEO and brand image management to increase product exposure.
  • Monitored and forecasted trends to analyze competition and improve campaign performance.
  • Collaborated with team to forecast based on sales and product profitability.
  • Executed research and due diligence to improve sales lead pipeline.
  • Spearheaded new product development and enhanced existing products.
  • Studied customer needs and desires to incorporate into product requirements.
  • Supported cross-product process by championing public betas, experimentation tracking, feedback and roadmap development.

Product Manager & UX/UI and UX Designer

TELUS INTERNATIONAL
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Monitored industry trends and identified opportunities for innovation within the product portfolio.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
  • Generated reports detailing progress against goals set by executive team members.
  • Communicated progress updates at regular intervals with senior leadership.
  • Performed post-launch analyses to measure success of feature rollouts.
  • Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
  • Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, and sales.
  • Provided technical guidance during troubleshooting efforts when needed.
  • Prioritized features in order to maximize impact while meeting budget constraints.
  • Led project planning sessions to map out timelines for feature releases.
  • Drafted presentations for internal review meetings and external events such as trade shows or conferences.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback, usage metrics, A and B testing results to inform product decisions.
  • Formalized policies and set goals to keep projects on-task and maximize team performance.
  • Managed product demonstrations, testimonials and benchmarks for performance evaluation.
  • Developed business plans to evaluate market opportunity and strategic fit for new product concepts.
  • Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Worked with sales teams to land customer wins in complex deals.

Project Manager (Credit Operations & Compliance)

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (SCOTIABANK)
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted research to identify best practices for program implementation.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing programs of this nature.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on all deliverables prior to submission.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members related to job duties or responsibilities.
  • Created training modules for new employees joining the organization's programs.
  • Collaborated with management on strategies for improving efficiency within the organization.
  • Identified areas where resources could be better allocated or utilized more effectively.
  • Managed communication channels between staff members, volunteers and external partners.
  • Supervised a team of coordinators assigned to various projects or initiatives.
  • Prepared reports on program progress, outcomes and other metrics.
  • Developed and implemented program plans, policies and procedures.
  • Advised senior leadership on potential risks associated with specific projects or initiatives.
  • Created project budgets and tracked expenses.
  • Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
  • Led team meetings to communicate updates, gather feedback, and align on goals.
  • Researched new technologies or processes that could be leveraged to improve existing systems or processes.
  • Monitored project performance against key performance indicators and adjusted plans as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures, standards, and regulations related to projects.
  • Provided guidance to team members in resolving technical issues that arose during the course of a project.
  • Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Liaised between internal stakeholders at all levels of an organization regarding project status updates.
  • Cultivated positive working relationships with clients through effective communication strategies.
  • Reviewed deliverables prior to submission for accuracy and completeness according to established quality control standards.
  • Supported business development activities by preparing cost and benefit analyses for proposed initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, schedules, budgets and objectives.
  • Provided training sessions for staff on use of new tools or techniques introduced during the course of a project.

Digital Product Owner

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of digital product operations.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement for existing digital products.
  • Reviewed user interface designs from UX and UI teams to ensure they meet business objectives and usability standards.
  • Created project plans and managed resources to ensure projects were completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Organized training sessions for internal staff members regarding new features or updates released as part of any given product.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs and develop effective strategies for launching new digital products into the market.
  • Defined KPIs for tracking progress against goals set out in business plans related to each product line.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the design, development, testing, and implementation of new digital products.
  • Managed relationships with external partners involved in developing or supporting digital products.
  • Researched emerging technologies that could be used to improve existing or create new digital products.
  • Developed pricing models for various tiers of access or usage of digital products based on customer segmentation analysis.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across the organization to define product requirements and prioritize tasks.
  • Documented user stories, acceptance criteria, test cases, use cases, and other related artifacts as part of product development lifecycle.
  • Monitored usage metrics such as page views, time spent on page, conversion rates to measure success of existing digital products.
  • Gathered detailed use cases and requirements through regular on-site visits, virtual meetings and customer advisory board sessions.
  • Collaborated with design team to come up with product look.
  • Outlined new feature plans and specifications.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to inform product decisions and improvements.
  • Prioritized and managed product backlog to maximize value and align with stakeholder expectations.
  • Oversaw product lifecycle from conception to launch, including beta testing and post-launch analysis.
  • Championed Agile and Scrum methodologies to promote a culture of rapid iteration and feedback.

IT Product Owner

ROGERS MEDIA
Mississauga
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Defined acceptance criteria for user stories to ensure quality of deliverables.
  • Presented updates at regular team meetings to keep stakeholders informed.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify potential new features or improvements.
  • Created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for user testing sessions.
  • Led usability testing sessions with end users in order to validate designs.
  • Monitored project progress through metrics and KPIs to ensure timely delivery.
  • Maintained a library of project documentation including requirements documents, design specifications, release notes.
  • Prioritized user stories and managed backlogs.
  • Documented business processes related to applications under development.
  • Evaluated competitor products and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed product roadmaps, defining the vision and strategy for the product.
  • Organized sprint reviews to assess performance against objectives.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews to understand requirements and goals.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas of improvement for existing products.
  • Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
  • Collected and analyzed market research data for use in forecasting.
  • Expanded personnel skill sets by mentoring marketing team both individually and in groups.

Market Analyst Intern

ROGERS AUTHORIZED VENDOR (VMG)
ON
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Compiled monthly competitor analyses highlighting changes in their pricing models, product offerings
  • Performed detailed research on competitors' products, pricing, promotions, marketing strategies, and customer feedback
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless resolution of customer issues
  • Developed training materials for frontline staff on how best to engage customers
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions among team members regarding ways to enhance the overall CX strategy
  • Generated detailed reports containing recommendations based on findings from research projects.

Customer Experience Manager

NO FRILLS
ON
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Created reports on customer interactions, including trends and insights
  • Provided guidance on UX and UI design principles when creating digital products or services
  • Utilized CRM software to track customer service metrics and analyze performance data
  • Identified areas of process improvement within customer service teams
  • Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless resolution of customer issues
  • Developed training materials for frontline staff on how best to engage customers.

Technical Product Manager (Workday & Salesforce)

Vodafone
GUJARAT
02.2014 - 08.2017
  • Evaluated new technologies that could be used within projects.
  • Coordinated communication between internal teams, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintained detailed documentation regarding each stage of the project.
  • Lead weekly status meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address issues.
  • Implemented process improvements which resulted in increased efficiency across various departments.
  • Advised senior management on decisions related to technical aspects of projects.
  • Monitored budgeting and tracked project costs to ensure financial success of projects.
  • Applied extensive expertise in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile project management techniques to manage multiple project teams.
  • Devised project strategies and scopes in accordance with established methodologies to handle every aspect, from conceptualizing ideas to implementing plans and optimizing operations.
  • Orchestrated delivery of simultaneous and projects by implementing process.
  • Monitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks.
  • Led strategic planning sessions for design and construction management.

Education

Post Graduation in Global Business Management -

Humber College
ON
04.2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Communications & Marketing -

Maharaja Sayajirao University
Gujarat
06.2017

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning and Resources Management
  • Team Facilitation and Effective Communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Improvement Metrics Measurement
  • Requirements Building
  • Product Roadmaps
  • User and UX Research
  • Prioritization and Execution
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Wireframe Design
  • Troubleshooting and QA
  • Scrum Framework, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing
  • Database Management Systems
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • End to End Feature Delivery
  • Agile Software Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cross Functional Leadership
  • Timeline Management
  • Financial Management
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Support
  • Data Analytics
  • Documentation Management
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Market Research
  • Specification review
  • Work Breakdown Structures
  • Team Motivation
  • Organizational skills
  • Workday configuration
  • Integration management
  • Security configuration
  • Process improvement
  • Risk assessment
  • User training
  • Change management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Software implementation

Tech Skills :

  • SQL & SAP, Workday, Service Now, Jira, Kanban, Mondaycom, Confluence Pro with MS Office suite, Power BI tools and google suite
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Salesforce & Workforce
  • EWFM (workforce management), Live X change
  • Oracle, Ticket Central, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365
  • CRM software, Aspire, Dealer track, V lookup tools, Info lease
  • Photoshop, AutoCAD & Taurus
  • Wealth Management platform and other Financial analysis tools
  • High implementation experience with Azure Devops, Workday, Salesforce
  • UX design tools - Balsamic, Figma, Canvas Build mockup apps with Power Apps and Bootstrap
  • Tableau reporting, Asana
  • Good hands on experience and knowledge on Maximo

Certification

  • (PMP) Project Management Professional Certified.
  • CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner)
  • CSM (Certified Scrum Master)
  • IFIC (Investment funds)
  • Workday HCM Certification
  • Workday Integration Certification
  • Workday Business Process Certification
  • Workday Advanced Compensation & Time Tracking Certification
  • Workday HELP Certification
  • Effective Business Communications Certification
  • Google Analytics Certification
  • HTML & CSS Basics certification
  • Salesforce admin certified

Accomplishments

  • Gold medalist for highest score in Bachelors.
  • Letter of appreciation for "Customer first experience" at ROGERS.
  • Letter of Achievement for highest sales in 1st Quarter 2020 in CIBC.
  • Achievers for quarter Q1 2020.

Timeline

Sr Implementation Project Manager & Data Lead

Manulife
04.2025 - Current

Sr Product Strategy Manager & Data Analytics Lead

CMI (CANADIAN MORTGAGES INC)
11.2023 - 06.2025

Sr Product Manager & Project Manager

INVESTORCOM
09.2022 - 02.2024

Product Manager & UX/UI and UX Designer

TELUS INTERNATIONAL
09.2021 - 09.2022

Project Manager (Credit Operations & Compliance)

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (SCOTIABANK)
04.2021 - 08.2021

Digital Product Owner

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
01.2020 - 04.2021

IT Product Owner

ROGERS MEDIA
10.2018 - 01.2020

Market Analyst Intern

ROGERS AUTHORIZED VENDOR (VMG)
10.2018 - 02.2019

Customer Experience Manager

NO FRILLS
01.2018 - 10.2018

Technical Product Manager (Workday & Salesforce)

Vodafone
02.2014 - 08.2017

Post Graduation in Global Business Management -

Humber College

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Communications & Marketing -

Maharaja Sayajirao University
KEYA RAICHURA