Burhan Umar Email & Phone Number

I am a seasoned Product Lead with over a decade of experience across non-profit and for-profit sectors. My expertise lies in defining and aligning strategic objectives with business goals, managing software development projects, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional value.I excel in stakeholder management and strategic planning within the ict product development domain, ensuring clear communication and alignment between technical and business teams. My comprehensive understanding of project management principles includes team management, project planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.My career is marked by successful collaboration with vendors and maintaining outstanding working relationships within diverse teams. I bring extensive experience in automation, cloud services, CRM systems, system integration, and bespoke software development. My role often involves being the immediate point of reference for problem diagnosis and resolution, leveraging my ability to produce exceptional results through focused leadership and clear communication.As an effective communicator and strategic planner, I have consistently managed software services, driving projects to successful completion while adding significant value to the business.

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  Senior Product Lead

  Manawanui

  Jul 2022 - Present - Auckland, New Zealand

  • Product Strategy and Vision: Developing and communicating the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market research, customer feedback, and business objectives. • Team Leadership and Management: Leading and managing cross-functional product development teams, team leads, developers, testers, and stakeholders.• Requirement Gathering and Prioritization: Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements, features, and enhancements. • Product Planning and Road mapping: Creating and maintaining the product roadmap, including defining release schedules, feature milestones, and delivery timelines. • Product Design and User Experience: Overseeing the product design and user experience (UX) to ensure that the product meets usability, accessibility, and design standards.• Technical Oversight and Execution: Providing technical oversight and guidance throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to product launch and beyond. • Quality Assurance and Testing: Establishing and overseeing quality assurance (QA) and testing processes to ensure that the product meets functional, performance, and reliability requirements. • Stakeholder Communication and Alignment: Facilitating communication and alignment among internal and external stakeholders, including executives, customers, partners, and team members.