Rahul Renganathan

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for a suite of mission-critical tools used by thousands of engineers.
• Craft and communicate a clear product vision and strategy to senior leadership, securing buy-in and resources for major initiatives.
• Conduct extensive user research and usability testing to deeply understand customer needs, resulting in a 30% increase in tool adoption.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new tools, including marketing, training, and change management initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders, aligning diverse needs to create cohesive product experiences.
• Work closely with UX and engineering teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and a seamless user experience.
• Utilise data analytics to track product usage, inform roadmap decisions, and measure impact on key business metrics.
• Develop KPIs and OKRs to measure product success, consistently achieving 90%+ of targets.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify market trends and opportunities for differentiation in tooling and processes.
• Mentor a team of 2 Product Managers and 2 Senior Product Managers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Manage product budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with overall financial goals.
• Participate in setting annual product plans and resource allocation decisions.
• Provide regular status reports to senior stakeholders, communicating progress, challenges, and recommendations.

Key Achievement:

Crafted and executed a successful experiment plan to pilot GitHub Copilot within Xero's engineering teams. This initiative marked a significant step forward in leveraging generative AI to enhance developer productivity and efficiency.

• Led the successful migration of SaaS solutions from legacy systems to the AWS cloud for the VPP(Virtual Power Plant) platform in key APAC markets
• Led the development of the VPP APAC products roadmap.
• Optimised the VPP platform through A/B experimentation and user testing strategies
• Identified and implemented enhancements and new offerings for the VPP platform by conducting market analysis, working with APAC energy markets, gathering customer feedback and defining requirements
• Demonstrated a deep understanding of the product strategy and roadmap across key internal functional areas, including product development, marketing, sales, operations, finance, and legal.
• Supported go-to-market activities for new VPP products and services, ensuring successful launch and adoption.
• Developed and maintained a strong knowledge of internal customers and APAC markets for the VPP platform leveraging IoT and cloud technology.

• Developed and implemented effective product strategies to service the Australian and New Zealand market for the power connection and renewables portfolio.
• Managed product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and meeting customer needs.
• Provided sales support through product training, demonstrations, and presentations, empowering the sales team to drive revenue growth.
• Optimized product profitability by developing cost-effective strategies, influencing product margins, and achieving budget targets.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product management, including supply chain, marketing, sales, and operations.
• Demonstrated strong crisis management skills by effectively addressing supply chain challenges and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Contributed to overall business success by participating in strategic planning and decision-making processes.