HIMANSHU GOEL

Senior Techno-Functional Product Delivery Manager

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About

Results-driven Techno-Functional Product Delivery Manager with 16+ years of experience in large-scale digital transformation, AI/ML solutions, and SaaS-based product delivery across enterprise and government domains. Proven leader with a track record of managing ₹300 Cr+ programs, spearheading initiatives that directly impacted over 10 million users while ensuring 100% audit compliance. Adept at bridging technical and business requirements, defining product architecture, and leading end-to-end agile execution from concept to launch to drive measurable product outcomes through data-driven decision-making.

Work Experience

General Manager – IT & Digital

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

Apr 2023 - Present

Delhi, Delhi, IN

Led digital transformation initiatives and product delivery for national skilling programs, driving significant user impact and operational efficiencies.

  • Spearheaded the delivery of ₹300 Cr+ national skilling initiatives, directly impacting over 10 million users while maintaining 100% audit compliance.
  • Directed the development and rollout of the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), integrating five national platforms and streamlining operations by 45%.
  • Deployed AI-powered course/job recommendation engines and introduced OpenAI-based multilingual chatbot support, increasing platform engagement by 40% and cutting query response time by 60%.
  • Migrated over 20 million records with zero downtime using AI-powered anomaly detection and automated data pipelines, enhancing data trust and system interoperability.
  • Reduced operational expenses by 25% through strategic vendor consolidation and workflow automation, while leading cross-functional teams of 60+ members.

Project Manager – Skill Development Platform

IBM India

Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Managed the implementation of the Skill India portal, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to project timelines and technical standards.

  • Led the Skill India portal implementation, overseeing 50+ engineers and ensuring strict SLA adherence and successful User Acceptance Testing (UAT) delivery.
  • Coordinated backlog grooming, sprint planning, and comprehensive project reporting using JIRA and OKRs to optimize agile workflows.
  • Conducted detailed technical assessments for requirement feasibility and collaborated with architects to drive robust solution design.
  • Owned techno-functional documentation, playing a pivotal role in ensuring comprehensive solution design and deployment readiness.

Product Owner – Mobile & Web Apps

HCL Technologies

May 2021 - Feb 2022

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Defined and managed feature roadmaps for digital skilling platforms, significantly reducing time-to-market through agile methodologies.

  • Defined and managed comprehensive feature roadmaps for digital skilling platforms, facilitating stakeholder reviews and iteration planning.
  • Delivered 20+ features per sprint by working closely with engineering and design leads, ensuring rapid product iteration and quality.
  • Reduced time-to-market by 28% through implementing UAT automation and continuous feedback loops, enhancing development efficiency.

Project Manager – Learning Platforms

Trans Neuron Technologies

Dec 2017 - May 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Managed the development and launch of multilingual LMS platforms, enhancing learning outcomes and user engagement.

  • Launched multilingual, mobile-first LMS platforms that achieved adoption by over 3 million learners.
  • Built predictive dashboards and gamified learning modules, boosting course completion rates by 32%.
  • Evaluated, procured, and integrated third-party solutions, significantly improving system interoperability and overall learning outcomes.

Business Analyst

Bajaj Capital

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Analyzed business processes and requirements to support strategic decision-making and project execution.

Business Analyst

HCL Technologies

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Supported business operations through data analysis and requirement gathering to enhance system functionalities.

Business Analyst

Accretive Health

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Contributed to business analysis activities, focusing on process improvement and data-driven insights.

Business Analyst

EY India

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Provided analytical support for various projects, aiding in the identification of business opportunities and challenges.

Quality Analyst

QL2 Software

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Ensured software quality through rigorous testing and adherence to quality assurance protocols.

Software Engineer – QA

Mentis Consulting

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

Delhi, Delhi, IN

Contributed to software development and quality assurance processes, ensuring product reliability.

Education

Product Management & Strategy

Sikkim Manipal University

Jan 2023

Gangtok, Sikkim, IN

Computer Science

Uttar Pradesh Technical University

Jan 2004 - Dec 2008

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Certificates

SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner Certified

Scaled Agile, Inc.

Scrum Foundation Professional Certified

Scrum.org

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Generative AI Foundation Certificate

Languages

English , Hindi

Skills

Product Management

  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • SaaS Product Management
  • GTM Strategy
  • UX Strategy
  • Mobile-First Product Development
  • RFP to Delivery Execution
  • Product Architecture Design
  • Tech Stack Selection

Agile Methodologies

  • Agile Delivery (Scrum, SAFe)
  • JIRA
  • Trello
  • Confluence
  • MS Project
  • Aha!

Technical Leadership & AI/ML

  • Technical Architecture Design
  • Tech Stack Selection
  • Platform Scalability
  • AI/ML & Generative AI Integration
  • Generative AI Tools: ChatGPT
  • Copilot
  • Perplexity
  • Gemini

Data & Analytics

  • Business Intelligence (Power BI, SQL)
  • Business Analysis
  • KPI Design
  • Excel (Advanced)

Compliance & Governance

  • Data Governance
  • Compliance (DPDP, ISO 27001, UIDAI, GIGW)
  • Risk Mitigation

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Vendor Management
  • People Leadership & Team Management

Operations & Processes

  • P&L Ownership
  • Process Automation
  • End-to-End Delivery

APIs & Integration

  • RESTful APIs
  • Postman
  • Swagger
  • SOAP APIs

Prototyping & Design

  • Figma
  • Lucidchart
  • Adobe XD