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Rizwana Shaikh

Rizwana Shaikh

Hoofddorp,Netherlands

Summary

Strategic and proactive professional with over 10 years of experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and customer journey optimization. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and translating business needs into actionable delivery plans. Known for driving collaboration, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions in complex, fast-paced environments. Strong communicator with a passion for digital transformation and enhancing customer experiences across global platforms. Experienced in Agile methodologies and comfortable navigating multidisciplinary, international teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer Journey Expert

ING BANK
Amsterdam
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Spearheaded onboarding of new and existing business lines to innovative customer communication platform.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements to align with customer needs.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within deadlines.
  • Oversaw each phase of development lifecycle, ensuring delivery of high-quality final products.
  • Interpreted stakeholder and customer needs to enhance communication product effectiveness.
  • Served as central liaison, bridging communication between customers and development team.
  • Developed and prioritised strategic backlog items aligned with business objectives.
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhancing overall project efficiency.

Product owner

Payconiq International
Amsterdam
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Ensured accurate understanding of user needs by assessing and analysing feedback.
  • Managed client expectations by ensuring clear, accurate completion of scoping documentation.
  • Conducted continuous evaluations to improve products and user experience.
  • Liaised with Product Management to prioritise product backlog according to business value and ROI.
  • Oversaw project timelines to ensure timely product launches.
  • Drove continuous improvement by keeping abreast with Agile and Scrum best practices and trends.

Customer Journey Expert

ING BANK
Amsterdam
11.2014 - 03.2022
  • Onboarded new business line onto innovative customer communication platform.
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of business requirements to align solutions with strategic objectives.
  • Facilitated coordination between team and Product Owner to ensure seamless project development.
  • Crafted detailed process documentation, including sequence and flow diagrams for clarity.
  • Supported team in developing and maintaining project deliverables effectively.
  • Led rigorous testing procedures to validate functionality and performance standards.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships across ING, enhancing collaboration and driving project success.

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
INDIA
06.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Scrum proficiency
  • Agile project management
  • Product roadmap development
  • Backlog management
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer journey mapping
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Digital customer journey enhancement
  • Agile methodologies
  • Analytical thinking
  • IT landscape comprehension
  • Decision-making strategies

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 05/19/93
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Customer Journey Expert

ING BANK
08.2022 - 08.2025

Product owner

Payconiq International
03.2022 - 07.2022

Customer Journey Expert

ING BANK
11.2014 - 03.2022

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
06.2010 - 05.2014
Rizwana Shaikh