Amit Khandelwal

About Amit Khandelwal

I am currently the Director of Product Management at PAR Punchh, a leading loyalty and engagement platform within the PAR enterprise. Our platform is dedicated to helping the world\'s biggest restaurant, convenience store, and retail brands acquire and retain customers, increase frequency, and maximize spend. We achieve this through the integration of AI and machine learning technologies, mobile-first expertise, and Omni-Channel communications.Prior to this role, I was working as a Product Manager at AnnexCloud, an e-commerce enterprise specializing in cultivating genuine customer loyalty, fostering advocacy, and creating impactful user-generated content. My responsibilities included competitive analysis, strategy formulation, roadmap planning, feature definition, and continuous enhancements for various product lines.Before that, I was the Product Owner at Hurix Digital in Pune, overseeing the entire product development cycle and managing releases for a range of EdTech products across multiple teams under mobility, which included android, iOS, Windows, and HTML5.I pursued an MBA in IT from Symbiosis and completed my B.Tech in Computer Science. Before embarking on my MBA, I gained valuable experience working with HCLTech and Dell Technologies.Regarding personal interests, I am passionate about photography, food, adventure sports, and travel. I consider myself ambitious, a rational decision-maker, and adept at maintaining composure under pressure while upholding a positive attitude. My roots trace back to the picturesque city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, where I received my primary education.

Experience

1. Director of Product Management

   Par Punchh

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Responsibilities at PAR Punchh as Director of Product Management: 1. Product Vision and Strategy- Develop and own the long-term product vision to drive success and profitability- Craft product strategies focusing on innovation, differentiation, and value delivery to customers- Define and execute winning collaboration models with other product areas and GTM teams to deliver a better customer experience2. Leadership and Team Management- Lead and mentor a dynamic team of product managers, fostering excellence and motivation- Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and accountable environment within the team.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management - Engage with customers during pre-sales and post-sales implementations to ensure product will help them reach their desired business outcomes4. Empower teams to drive ROI/ROIP based Product Lifecycle Management leveraging Agile- Establish key milestones, KPIs, and timelines to track progress and adapt strategies based on market dynamics- Manage resource allocation, budget oversight, and prioritization of product features for meaningful impact.5. Data-Driven Decision Making- Leverage data analytics and customer insights to make informed decisions that drive performance improvements- Enable teams to monitor product performance metrics to ensure customer satisfaction and business objectives are met.6. Strategic Product Innovation- Identify and drive new product innovations that align with business growth strategies- Explore new business models, partnerships, and technologies to fuel product innovation and differentiation.#ProductStrategy #Partnerships #Agile #Scrum #KPIs #ProductDevelopment #BusinessGrowth

Education

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology

  2014 — 2016

• Rajasthan Technical University, Kota

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Computer Science

  2007 — 2011