IVAN LORENZO T. ALVAREZ

• Successfully managed the Core Trade and Supply Chain Finance project by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for the bank
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly reporting of Project status and utilized PM tools that helps make the overall trackers smooth and efficient

As a Senior Product Manager, I lead the strategic management of Contact XYZ’s payment-related features, overseeing the backlog and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive product enhancements from initial concept to full production launch. I excel at translating complex business requirements into actionable plans, partnering closely with the business to ensure alignment, while leading a high-performing team of software engineers to deliver robust, scalable solutions. My deep expertise in managing end-to-end product development ensures that I consistently deliver high-quality results that meet both business and customer needs.

• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments for seamless product development.
• Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing innovative product features.

As a Project Manager overseeing multiple tech teams and clients, I specialize in delivering complex client projects on time and within budget. By effectively coordinating between clients and teams, I ensure that project goals are met, milestones are achieved, and expectations are consistently exceeded.

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

In addition to project management, I play a key role in the HR process, conducting interviews to ensure we hire the right talent that aligns with both our internal values and the specific needs of our tech clients. My focus is not only on managing resources and timelines but also on building high-performing teams that drive client success and long-term partnerships.

As the Product Owner for the operational tools supporting Maya’s Financial Crimes and Investigations team, I lead a Scrum team to develop solutions that enhance the efficiency of fraud and money laundering investigations. These tools streamline processes, automate workflows, and empower the local fraud team to detect and investigate anomalies more effectively. I collaborate closely with both external vendors and internal tech teams to build robust systems and dashboards, ensuring that our solutions align with business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Part of the pioneer team that launched Seamoney Credit Products in the Philippines namely: SPayLater, ShopeePay, Buyer Cash Loans, Seller Cash Loans, Buyer Loan Insurance, Buyer and Seller Item Protection Insurance
• Involved in the end to end Planning, Testing and Implementation of Credit Products in the Shopee PH App
• Coordination with Tech teams on optimizing issues detected based on consumer feedback, performed A/B testing and other requirements needed for compliance (KYC, Back End Reports, UX/UI Enhancements and Key Data inclusions)
• Liaising with Marketing and Business Development teams on optimizing usage and sales for SeaMoney credit products
• Coordination with Fraud, Risk and Compliance teams to gather and implement controls needed for product launches.

• Part of the team that managed Fraud, Risk and Financial Technology Credit product features.
• Identifies potential business gaps and solutions by proposing new features and product improvements. Also involved in the design and testing process(QA, UAT and Live Testing) before actual production rollout.
• Included in the Product Team that launched Shopee in new markets those of which include: Shopee Brazil, Shopee Mexico, Shopee Chile, Shopee Colombia and Shopee India
• Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
• Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.