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Laura Stringer

@laurastringer

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Product management leader with expertise in digital transformation and team building.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

I am a product management leader and systems thinker with extensive experience in both startups and large-scale enterprises. My journey has been marked by a commitment to guiding organizations through product ideation, roadmapping, delivery, and scaling. I thrive in environments that prioritize growth mindset cultures, where mentoring and continual learning are seen as essential drivers of success.

Throughout my career, I have successfully turned around challenging engagements, improved team morale, and implemented structured processes that enhance efficiency without sacrificing creativity. My work with diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, has honed my ability to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As the founder of Ninth Fourth LLC, I have strategically advised numerous organizations on effective product management practices, leading to significant improvements in customer experience and product delivery. I am passionate about building and motivating teams, and I am energized by the opportunity to contribute to organizations that value collaboration and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Principal Consultant

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Ninth Fourth LLC

May 2018 - Present (7 years)

Advised 22 organizations on product roadmapping and delivery, improving product management processes and knowledge repositories. Delivered a digital operating system for a private equity firm and helped align teams around processes to launch delayed products.

Product Roadmapping Customer Experience Product Management Process Improvement UX Design Consulting Training

Senior Consultant

Block+Tackle

Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 (11 months)

Turned around a $1MM Adobe Workfront engagement, significantly improving team morale and efficiency. Led a Website Analytics Data Traceability initiative for a Fortune 500 hospitality client and guided the migration of a large email campaign into a proprietary CMS.

Workfront Web Analytics Project Management ClickUp SDLC Team Leadership

Digital Product Leader

Ingersoll Rand

Mar 2013 - Mar 2018 (5 years)

Shaped UX and operations of products with millions of monthly visits. Led the redesign and launch of the global Trane Commercial website, consolidating microsite designs and implementing Agile processes to improve efficiency.

UX Design Agile Methodology Project Management Content Management Systems User Education Brand Management

Manager, Broker Products

Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Sep 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 7 months)

Managed sales and operational tools for over 40,000 brokers and agents. Coordinated multiple vendors for listings service and analyzed data to enhance coldwellbanker.com.

Sales Management Operational Management Data Analysis Customer Insights

Associate Director, Global Marketing Solutions

Merck & Co., Inc.

May 2008 - Jul 2010 (2 years 2 months)

Drove the redesign of merck.com and managed over 300 websites. Led a team to scale applications for pharmaceutical launches and coordinated the migration of nearly 1,000 websites.

Team Management Project Coordination Digital Strategy Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science, Information and Decision Systems

Activities and societies: Member of Product Management Experts and CMS Experts Peer Groups, Boye & Co. (May 2018 - Present); Advisory Board Member, KnomAI (September 2020 - January 2023); Guest Lecturer, Carnegie Mellon University, September 2020.