Georgios Papadongonas
Verified Expert in Product Management
Product Manager
Zürich, Switzerland
Toptal member since July 26, 2022
George is a self-motivated product manager and eCommerce leader with 20+ years of experience managing digital platforms and leading agile teams. He is a confident communicator with a robust work ethic and a desire to continually learn and develop. George has a strong analytical mindset and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Agile
- Analytics
- Product Leadership
- Product Management
- Product Roadmaps
- Product Strategy
- Scrum
- User Experience (UX)
Work Experience
Head of E-Business Product Management
Vorwerk
- Led a cross-functional team of product managers, developers, UX managers, and data analysts.
- Aligned key partners on vision, roadmap, and prioritization of platform capabilities.
- Defined vital objectives, metrics, and success criteria to guide and evaluate activities.
- Led the product discovery process through market insights, customer research, uselabs, and A/B testing.
- Delivered a new global eCommerce platform that brings new digital capabilities to several markets.
International Online Product Manager
Vorwerk
- Created the product vision and roadmap of the Thermomix websites and eCommerce platforms.
- Defined and prioritized the features to be developed and led the development teams to execution.
- Created the SEO, SEA, and analytics strategy and managed related projects.
- Ensured quality and security controls during development and implementation processes in the countries.
- Controlled the annual online budget and negotiations with agencies.
Digital Product Manager and Product Owner
Amazee
- Managed web development projects for external customers.
- Developed and maintained KPIs for measuring the performance of digital platforms.
- Provided actionable insights through data analysis and A/B testing.
- Managed attribution modeling for digital platforms and created digital dashboards.
CEO and Founder
Infowonders
- Founded the company from the beginning, including developing brand awareness, growth plan, sales strategy, and business development.
- Provided and managed agency services for SEO, Google AdWords, Google Analytics, conversion optimization, Drupal, and Magento development.
- Planned and implemented marketing campaigns to accomplish sales and communication objectives.
Project History
eCommerce Platform
Led a cross-functional team on product strategy and implementation for the delivery of a new eCommerce platform.
• Coordinated key partners on vision, roadmap, and prioritization of platform capabilities.
• Defined vital objectives, metrics, and success criteria to guide and evaluate activities.
• Led the product discovery processes through market insights, customer research, uselabs, and A/B testing.
• Approved activities with a lean business case, leading indicators, and OKRs.
• Partnered with marketing and design teams to understand the essential brand and product moments for maximizing acquisition, engagement, and conversion opportunities.
Luxury Items Marketplace
Led a team to deliver a new luxury items marketplace.
Omnichannel Implementation
Led the design and development teams for the implementation of a digital platform as part of an omnichannel integration.
Certifications
Google Analytics 4 Certification
Skills
Tools
Hotjar, Google Analytics, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Figma
Paradigms
Agile, Scrum, Agile Product Management, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Iterative Design, Key Performance Metrics, Digital Marketing Best Practices, Rapid Prototyping, User Testing, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Iterative Development, Design Thinking
Platforms
Google Ads, Shopify, Google Analytics 4
Industry Expertise
Consumer Products, Marketplaces
Other
Product Management, User Experience (UX), Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Leadership, Business Development, eCommerce, Backlog Management, Feature Prioritization, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Go-to-market Strategy, User Requirements, Monetization, Product Growth, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Cost Analysis, Market Research & Analysis, Performance Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Product Management, Audience Targeting, Process Development, Websites, Website Redesign, Revenue Strategy, Product Consultant, Web Design, Product Design, International Marketing, Consulting, Business Cases, Growth Strategy, Product Strategy Consultant, Market Research, Business to Consumer (B2C), Data Analytics, User Engagement, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Funnel Analysis, eCommerce Design, Project Timelines, Scope Management, Revenue Management, Product Launch, Sales, Feature Roadmaps, B2B Product Management, Retail & Wholesale, Referrals, Feature Backlog Prioritization, Developer Relations, Product Coach, IT Project Management, Monetization Models, A/B Testing, Website Traffic, Experimental Research, Optimization, Revenue Optimization, Website Conversion, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Product Manager, Ad Campaigns, Strategy, Growth, SEO Marketing, Growth Hacking, Ads, Digital Marketing Strategy, Performance Analysis, Product Vision, Agile Sprints, Prototyping, Metrics, Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Data-driven Performance Improvement, Paid Advertising, Organic SEO, Google SEO, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Conversion Rate, Digital Campaigns, Lean Product Manager, Mentorship & Coaching, User Validation Testing, Project Consultancy, Qualitative Research, Growth Marketing Product Manager, Roadmaps, Project Scoping, Cost Estimation, Product Planning, Product Requirements Documentation (PRD), Project Planning, Discovery Workshops, Quality Assurance (QA), Web App Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Budgeting, Invoicing, Data Reporting, Data Migration, Team Leadership, Conceptualization, Requirements, Technical Product Management, Two-sided Marketplaces, Ideation, Mobile App Development, Marketing Automation, Mockups, Estimations, Inventory Management, Inventory Management Systems, User Journeys, Catalogs, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Presentations, Pricing Strategy, Mobile Applications, User Stories, iOS, Product Leadership, Analytics, Project Management, SEO Tools, Affiliate Programs, Advertising Technology (Adtech), UX Design, Stakeholder Management, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), Content Creation, Growth Marketing, Social Media, Facebook Ads, Social Media Strategy, Instagram Ads, UX Prototyping, UX Wireframes, Miro, User Empathy, Social Media Campaigns, Market Strategy and Research Product Manager, Social Media Management, Business Plan Consulting, Social Networks, Go-to-market Plans, MVP Design, Native Ads, Instagram Marketing, Engagement Strategy, Subscriptions, New Product Development, Custom CRM Modules, Branding, Market Segmentation, Communication, Shopify Design, Community, Live Chat
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