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saji pillai

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Seasoned technology and product leadership executive with extensive experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a leadership role in a dynamic organization that values innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my extensive experience in product management and Agile methodologies to drive impactful results.

With over 30 years of experience in technology and product leadership, I have a proven track record of driving high-impact initiatives across banking, payments, and retail sectors. My expertise lies in Agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership, enabling me to translate strategic product visions into tactical execution. I excel in aligning product and technology roadmaps, ensuring that delivery teams meet critical enterprise milestones.

As a Certified Scrum Master with extensive experience in Scaled Agile environments, I have successfully led Agile ceremonies and managed product backlogs for various high-stakes projects. My role as Vice President at Chase Bank involves collaborating with product managers to articulate product roadmaps and priorities, ensuring on-time feature delivery. I have also spearheaded the development of innovative solutions, such as a Conversation Search Engine POC using RASA and Python, showcasing my ability to leverage technology for product enhancement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Vice President

Current

Chase Bank, USA

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Leading Agile ceremonies and collaborating with product managers to articulate product roadmaps. Serving as Product Owner for card product launches and managing detailed product backlogs. Designing UI/UX customer journeys and ensuring acceptance criteria are met for successful feature delivery.

Product Owner PI Planning UI UX Figma Cross Functional Collaboration Risk Management

Senior Director - Payment Delivery

Virtusa, USA

Feb 2014 - Jul 2023 (9 years 5 months)

Led global delivery of payment modernization and credit/debit card migration programs. Managed practice P&L and contributed to product demos, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder communication. Developed strategic solutions for payment teams and defined roadmaps for next-gen credit card platforms.

Payment Modernization Credit Debit Card Migration Payment Solutions Roadmapping Compliance Management

Delivery Head – Cards and Payment Processing

Plintron Global Services

Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 9 months)

Led product strategy for prepaid card and e-commerce payment platforms across multiple regions. Executed successful product launches and scaled operations significantly. Developed global money transfer solutions and integrated payment gateways.

Product Strategy Prepaid Card Solutions Product Launches Payment Integration

Product & Professional Services Head

Datavision Software Solutions

Nov 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 1 month)

Directed development of microfinance and mobile banking solutions. Managed full product lifecycle, including client demonstrations and compliance audits, ensuring successful delivery of banking solutions.

Mobile Banking Product Lifecycle Management Product Demonstrations Team Leadership Banking Solutions Development Risk Management Agile Methodologies

Project Manager

Various Companies

Jan 1993 - Jan 2008 (15 years)

Delivered core banking and payment gateway solutions across major banks. Managed large-scale cross-functional teams and digital banking solutions, ensuring compliance and successful project execution.