Abhijit Patel

About Abhijit Patel

As a strategic and results-driven Product Owner, I excel at leading and optimizing digital portfolios to drive business growth and enhance user experience. With years of experience in an Agile environment, I specialize in managing end-to-end digital projects, from governance and strategy to KPI-driven optimization.I have a proven track record of:* Leading Governance & Strategy: Guiding cross-functional teams and business stakeholders through a structured governance model to ensure strategic alignment and efficient portfolio management.* Driving KPI-based Performance: Establishing a strong KPI mindset and framework to measure and monitor the success of digital properties.* Fostering Collaboration: Building strong, trusted relationships with key business stakeholders and technical teams. I am adept at leading presentations, mediating conflicts, and mentoring teams to foster a collaborative, problem-solving culture.As a DC Manager - Functional Method Lead/Release Train Engineer at Deloitte, I partnered with executive leadership to design governance frameworks, implement Agile methodologies, and deliver operational excellence. I successfully led over 10 major initiatives, reduced project delivery timelines by 15%, and supported onboarding for 15+ workstreams. Using tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Smartsheets, I optimized value delivery while mitigating risks and aligning with business goals.Previously, as a Project Delivery Specialist & Scrum Master, I streamlined Agile Release processes for S&P Global’s HR and cloud implementation teams. I prioritized backlogs, facilitated program increment planning, and led release events, ensuring seamless execution. My collaboration efforts improved stakeholder satisfaction scores by 20% and reduced sprint cycle delays by 25%, enhancing project outcomes.I excel at utilizing tools like JIRA, MS Project, and Smartsheet to coordinate IT initiatives, implement hybrid methodologies, and align business goals with technical solutions. My governance, budgeting, and risk management expertise enables me to thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver quality results.I am focusing on fostering innovation and building strong stakeholder relationships. I am committed to driving successful outcomes and ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Experience

1. Product Owner Dpr Governance

   Sanofi

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Gujarat University

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Investment Management
• Data Analysis
• Investment Banking
• Financial Reporting
• Sap Fico
• Accounts Payable
• Insurance
• Capital Markets
• Private Equity
• Financial Planning
• Business Process
• Sap
• Erp Implementations
• Hedge Funds
• Business Analysis
• Treasury
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Bank Reconciliation
• Team Building
• General Ledger
• Financial Accounting
• Sap Erp
• Venture Capital
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• Unit Testing
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Services
• Financial Statements
• Business Intelligence
• Hpqc
• Microsoft Word
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Functional Testing
• User Acceptance Testing
• Sap Implementation
• Sdlc