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Valentin Popescu

@valentinpopescu

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Senior Product Manager specializing in B2B SaaS and energy tech.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities in product management.

I am a Senior Product Manager with over 6 years of experience in scaling B2B SaaS platforms, particularly within the UK energy sector. My expertise lies in architecting and integrating core energy billing and CRM systems, such as Orion and Gentrack, to enhance workflow automation and operational efficiency. I have a proven track record of delivering over £6.5M in P&L impact through strategic cost savings and new revenue generation initiatives.

Throughout my career, I have successfully built B2B payment and monetization engines from concept to launch, achieving a £32k MRR feature. My ability to translate executive-level objectives into ROI-driven roadmaps has been instrumental in accelerating product delivery by 300% in fast-paced, scale-up environments. I pride myself on my leadership skills, particularly in remote team settings, and my commitment to fostering asynchronous workflows that enhance productivity.

My professional journey includes significant roles at Sponsorworks and OVO Energy, where I led cross-functional teams to optimize product-market fit and streamline user onboarding journeys. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven decision-making and agile product development methodologies to drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Product Lead

Sponsorworks

Mar 2024 - Feb 2025 (11 months)

Generated £32K in new Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) by identifying, validating, and launching a suite of monetized feature add-ons from concept to market. Increased delivery velocity by 300% (from monthly to weekly deployments), accelerating time-to-market and enabling faster response to customer feedback.

Product Management Market Research Agile Methodologies User Onboarding Product Market Fit Stakeholder Management SaaS

Senior Product Manager

OVO Energy

May 2020 - Mar 2024 (3 years 10 months)

Delivered £3.79M in annualized cost savings by architecting and launching a suite of API-driven self-service tools (IVR, Chat) that successfully automated 451,000+ customer interactions. Improved First-Contact Resolution by 55% by shipping a streamlined identity verification platform, reducing customer friction and average handling time.

API Development Identity Verification Vendor Management Team Leadership Product Strategy Roadmap Development Customer Operations

Product Manager

Boost POWER

Jan 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Eliminated £2.5M in annual vendor costs by leading a team of 6 engineers to build and deploy a custom in-house CRM, cutting operational overhead by 38%. Generated £175K in annual cost savings by automating repetitive internal workflows, which directly improved data integrity and team efficiency.

CRM Workflow Automation UX Design Ticket Resolution Data Integrity Team Leadership Product Management

Associate Product Manager

Boost Power

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Achieved and maintained a 95% sprint delivery rate over 6 months by taking ownership of backlog refinement and structuring all Agile ceremonies for clarity and focus. Improved deployment stability by 15% by establishing and tracking new product KPIs for bug resolution and deployment success, providing a data-driven view of engineering health.

Agile Methodologies Sprint Planning KPI Tracking Deployment Data Analysis Product Management Engineering Health Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cirencester College

BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, Business

Achieved Triple Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge in business principles and practices. Developed skills in various business functions, preparing for future professional roles.

Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Product Management

Obtained certification as a Certified Scrum Product Owner from the Scrum Alliance. Gained expertise in Agile methodologies, product backlog management, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver value-driven products.

General Assembly

Product Manager Certification, Product Management

Completed a comprehensive Product Manager Certification program at General Assembly. Acquired practical skills in product strategy, user research, product development lifecycle, and go-to-market planning.

American Society for Quality

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB), Process Improvement

Earned the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from the American Society for Quality. Developed an understanding of process improvement methodologies, data analysis, and problem-solving techniques to enhance operational efficiency.

ISK Institute

Innovation Practitioner Tools and Techniques, Innovation

Completed training in Innovation Practitioner Tools and Techniques at the ISK Institute. Learned practical tools and frameworks for fostering innovation, generating creative solutions, and implementing new ideas effectively.