Ana-Maria Powell
Espoo
Summary
Results-driven Product Manager with extensive experience in defining product vision, executing roadmaps and managing successful product lifecycles. Proven ability to prioritise features based on user needs, legislation and market trends. Leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Skilled in Agile methodologies and KPI monitoring, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. Vast experience also in quality assurance and test/project management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Product owner / Product manager
Nordea
Helsinki
2018.05 - Current
- Defining product vision for in-house built payments solutions in alignment with Nordea strategy.
- Developing 3-5 years roadmap in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.
- Creating and prioritizing product backlog (SAFE), based on customer needs, legislation, external markets milestones and Nordea internal milestones.
- Managing product life cycle within required timelines and budgets.
- Managing an extensive number of stakeholders across different areas in the bank.
- Leading cross-functional teams to build performant Nordic payment solutions.
- Analysing user feedback to enhance product features and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitating agile ceremonies, enhancing team productivity and engagement.
- Monitoring KPIs and metrics to track product performance and success.
- Built a high performing payments design team through careful recruitment and tailored mentoring
Senior test manager
Nordea
Helsinki
2015.08 - 2018.05
- Managed testing activities related to core payments in Nordic level.
- Oversaw testing efforts for major releases, ensuring timely delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure quality product releases.
- Implemented functional and non-functional testing processes.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues in software releases.
- Reported test metrics to stakeholders to inform project decision-making.
- Developed QA best practices improving product quality across projects.
- Mentored a team of functional and non-functional testers.
Senior test manager
Trimble
Espoo
2013.04 - 2015.07
- Managed testing activities related to company's internal developed software platform (B2B software), including on-site beta testing.
- Oversaw testing efforts for all platform's modules.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure quality product releases.
- Improved functional and non-functional testing processes.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues in software releases.
- Reported test metrics to stakeholders to inform project decision-making.
- Developed QA best practices improving product quality across projects.
- Mentored a team of functional and non-functional testers.
Test manager
Nokia
Espoo
2007.01 - 2013.02
- Managed testing activities related to Nokia's internal software used for factory production and inventory management.
- Oversaw testing efforts for major releases across different continents and time-zones (Europe, North and South America, Asia), ensuring timely delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance.
- Implemented functional and non-functional testing processes.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues in software releases.
- Reported test metrics to stakeholders to inform project decision-making.
- Developed QA best practices improving product quality across projects.
- Mentored a team of functional and non-functional testers
Education
Requirements engineering professional -
IREB
Helsinki 2001.04 - 2021.05
Certified Product Owner /Product Manager -
SAFE
HelsinkiAgile Testing, Test Manager -
ISTQB
HelsinkiITIL Foundation Level -
PeopleCert
HelsinkiGeneral medicine -
Carol Davila
BucharestPhysics and Chemistry profile -
Gheorghe Munteanu Murgoci National College
BrailaSkills
- Product development and lifecycle management
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Team Leadership
- Resilience under pressure
- Initiative taking
- Technical proficiency
- Innovation fostering
- Feedback collection and evaluation
- Agile methodology familiarity
- Prioritisation expertise
Languages
English
Fluent
Finnish
Beginner
Affiliations
- Nature, pets, sports (swimming, skiing), arts