Top Talent like Raluca are on Pangea

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Raluca V.

Product Manager
Growth Product Manager
User Researcher
Bucharest, Bucharest, RO
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Service design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Management Expert | Business Leader
I am Raluca, a Product Management and UX Strategy Leader from Europe with over 15 years of experience in the technology and business sectors. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of working with incredible companies like SMG, Carb Manager, Gigster, MindsDB, and ESW Capital, where I’ve led projects that blend strategy with innovation. From helping startups scale to driving growth in established tech firms, I've always focused on one thing: making knowledge accessible and useful. I’ve studied Business Strategy at Harvard Business School Online, earned a Master UX Certification from the Nielsen Norman Group, and hold an AI Product Management certificate from IBM, along with a Product Analytics Certification from Mind The Product. I’ve also explored the depths of Philosophy at the University of Bucharest, which shapes the way I approach both life and work.

Projects

Service Blueprint for a CX Company

As the UX Strategist and Researcher at a CX company, I led the development of a comprehensive service blueprint for a crucial part of our service offerings. This case study outlines the process, methodologies, and outcomes of this project, highlighting the collaborative efforts of our multidisciplinary team. Objective The primary goal was to create a detailed service blueprint that maps the customer journey, frontstage, backstage and support processes to identify pain points, and to uncover financial opportunities and service strengths. The blueprint serves as a foundation for problem identification, ideation, and the implementation of solutions. Outcomes The service blueprint provided a clear, actionable framework for improving our service offerings. Key outcomes included: Identification of critical pain points and opportunities for financial growth. Development of innovative solutions to enhance customer experience and simplify internal processes. A strategic roadmap for implementing these solutions, ensuring alignment with our business goals. See More

Work History

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Product Manager

SMG - Service Management GroupAs a Product Manager, likely responsible for overseeing product development, implementing strategies to enhance user engagement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product success.
T

Owner

The Invisible DesignAs the Owner, likely responsible for managing business operations, developing design strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction.
C

Product Manager

Carb ManagerApr 2022 - Apr 2023 • 1 yr 1 moEnhanced overall growth and user engagement by adopting a new product process that integrates Design Thinking within Agile methodology. Elevated the app's UX and usability by instituting UX best practices, including comprehensive product analytics, user research, persona development, customer journey mapping, service blueprinting, and facilitating workshops. Contributed directly to Carb Manager's revenue growth objectives by optimising the Activation lifecycle.
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VP of Growth

GigsterSep 2021 - Jul 2022 • 11 mosOwned significant parts of Gigster's financial success by surpassing the Q4 2021 revenue targets by 30%, directly attributing to the establishment of a solid Product Strategy foundation, including user research and product roadmaps. Drove an unparalleled 200% increase in key performance indicators and a 60% boost in conversion rates, reflecting exceptional growth and market penetration.
M

Senior Product Manager

MindsDBJun 2020 - Dec 2021 • 1 yr 7 mosPlayed a key role in the early growth of MindsDB by establishing the Product Department and leading the development of a user-focused product strategy, which directly contributed to securing vital investments for the company. Achieved a 30% increase in core feature adoption and a 15-25% rise in side-feature usage. Drove a 35% increase in revenue growth by designing and implementing a new signup process for the Cloud version, significantly boosting user awareness and engagement.

Education

U

University of Bucharest

Bachelor's degree, Philosophy

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Product Management Expert | Business Leader
I am Raluca, a Product Management and UX Strategy Leader from Europe with over 15 years of experience in the technology and business sectors. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of working with incredible companies like SMG, Carb Manager, Gigster, MindsDB, and ESW Capital, where I’ve led projects that blend strategy with innovation. From helping startups scale to driving growth in established tech firms, I've always focused on one thing: making knowledge accessible and useful. I’ve studied Business Strategy at Harvard Business School Online, earned a Master UX Certification from the Nielsen Norman Group, and hold an AI Product Management certificate from IBM, along with a Product Analytics Certification from Mind The Product. I’ve also explored the depths of Philosophy at the University of Bucharest, which shapes the way I approach both life and work.

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Top Talent like Raluca are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Raluca V.

Product Manager
Growth Product Manager
User Researcher
Bucharest, Bucharest, RO
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Service design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Service Blueprint for a CX Company

As the UX Strategist and Researcher at a CX company, I led the development of a comprehensive service blueprint for a crucial part of our service offerings. This case study outlines the process, methodologies, and outcomes of this project, highlighting the collaborative efforts of our multidisciplinary team. Objective The primary goal was to create a detailed service blueprint that maps the customer journey, frontstage, backstage and support processes to identify pain points, and to uncover financial opportunities and service strengths. The blueprint serves as a foundation for problem identification, ideation, and the implementation of solutions. Outcomes The service blueprint provided a clear, actionable framework for improving our service offerings. Key outcomes included: Identification of critical pain points and opportunities for financial growth. Development of innovative solutions to enhance customer experience and simplify internal processes. A strategic roadmap for implementing these solutions, ensuring alignment with our business goals.

Work History

S

Product Manager

SMG - Service Management GroupAs a Product Manager, likely responsible for overseeing product development, implementing strategies to enhance user engagement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product success.
T

Owner

The Invisible DesignAs the Owner, likely responsible for managing business operations, developing design strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction.
C

Product Manager

Carb ManagerApr 2022 - Apr 2023 • 1 yr 1 moEnhanced overall growth and user engagement by adopting a new product process that integrates Design Thinking within Agile methodology. Elevated the app's UX and usability by instituting UX best practices, including comprehensive product analytics, user research, persona development, customer journey mapping, service blueprinting, and facilitating workshops. Contributed directly to Carb Manager's revenue growth objectives by optimising the Activation lifecycle.
G

VP of Growth

GigsterSep 2021 - Jul 2022 • 11 mosOwned significant parts of Gigster's financial success by surpassing the Q4 2021 revenue targets by 30%, directly attributing to the establishment of a solid Product Strategy foundation, including user research and product roadmaps. Drove an unparalleled 200% increase in key performance indicators and a 60% boost in conversion rates, reflecting exceptional growth and market penetration.
M

Senior Product Manager

MindsDBJun 2020 - Dec 2021 • 1 yr 7 mosPlayed a key role in the early growth of MindsDB by establishing the Product Department and leading the development of a user-focused product strategy, which directly contributed to securing vital investments for the company. Achieved a 30% increase in core feature adoption and a 15-25% rise in side-feature usage. Drove a 35% increase in revenue growth by designing and implementing a new signup process for the Cloud version, significantly boosting user awareness and engagement.

Education

U

University of Bucharest

Bachelor's degree, Philosophy

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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