I have led highly technical teams to launch cutting-edge products like Autonomous Vehicles, AI Smart Assistants and Language Models, in some of the most competitive tech environments.
From startups to Big Tech, I have a proven track record of transforming complex challenges into scalable solutions and market success.
Leverage two decades of technical leadership experience in Silicon Valley to elevate your organization:
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Refine your strategic direction and product vision
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Enhance your operational and execution capabilities
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Scale your teams towards high performance
Fractional and Consulting Services to Lead Your Organization to Success
Fractional COO/VP, Consultant, Strategic Execution Advisor
Streamline Product Delivery
Boost Operational Efficiency
Increase Team Productivity
Trusted by Clients from Large Companies and Startups
Exclusive access to tools and frameworks developed over the years to achieve peak performance.
Flexibility in engagement to align with your strategic roadmap and dynamic priorities, and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
Customized plans and systems designed specifically for your unique goals, needs and challenges.
Actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately for rapid impact to accelerate your team's goals.
I specialize in optimizing product, process and people to foster exceptional growth and innovation in your organization. With a solid foundation in technical excellence and strategic execution, I guide teams through transformative changes that yield significant business advancements.
Build world-class products, teams and companies with my strategic expertise and personalized support.
Working with Priyanka
Product
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Product Development Lifecycle Management: Streamline your product development processes from conception to launch.
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OKR Planning & Setup: Establish and track Objectives and Key Results to keep your team aligned and focused.
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Prioritization & Scope Enhancements: Optimize resources and timelines for maximum efficiency and product quality.
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Digital Transformation: Accelerate your digital capabilities with strategic initiatives that integrate the latest technologies, enhancing operational agility and customer engagement.
Process
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Maximize Operational Efficiency: Refine operations to reduce costs and increase output without compromising quality.
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Implement Agile Tools & Frameworks: Adapt and thrive in fast-paced environments using agile methodologies that fit your team dynamics.
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Incorporate Key Performance Metrics: Measure what matters with customized metrics that directly reflect your strategic priorities.
People
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Organizational Design & Development: Build a robust organizational structure that supports your strategic objectives while ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.
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Mission & Vision Development: Craft a compelling mission and vision that reflects your company culture and inspires your team.
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Talent & Performance Management: Enhance team performance through targeted development plans and rigorous performance tracking.
How Priyanka Can Help
$6,777
Starting Package Rate
5 to 13
Month Packages
2x
Sessions Per Month
120 Mins
Discovery Session Included
Priyanka’s leadership and services would be an asset for any product or program team.
I have had the pleasure of working with Priyanka during a period of significant growth. She started as part of a nascent Product team, and helped to put in place processes and programs to support a world-class engineering team. She proactively led company wide adoption of practices and tools that play a very important role in our ability to collaborate, and scale our operations. She has a ‘can do’ attitude, and ability to juggle numerous shifting priorities of a fast-paced environment.
J.D.
Chief Product Officer, Global SaaS Company
Who Can Benefit from Priyanka's Expertise
Established Companies
Drive continuous innovation and efficiency.
For leaders in established companies looking to maintain a competitive edge, my consulting and fractional leadership services offer strategic insights and operational excellence. Tailored to enhance your core processes, these services help streamline operations, foster innovative thinking, and boost overall productivity. Elevate your company to new heights by leveraging experience that bridges the gap between traditional success and future opportunities.
Growth Startups
Navigate your growth trajectory with strategic precision and adaptability.
For startups experiencing rapid growth and unique challenges, my services provide dynamic strategic solutions and critical support necessary to navigate these exciting yet turbulent times. From establishing scalable systems to refining your strategic approach, I help you solidify your startup’s position in the market and prepare it for future expansions. Embrace the opportunity to transform your entrepreneurial energy into structured, sustainable success.
Technology Leaders
Harness cutting-edge technology and leadership strategies to drive your teams and projects to the forefront of the industry.
For technology leaders engaged in managing complex projects and innovation, my services are designed to optimize your technological initiatives, enhance team collaboration, and align technological advancements with overarching business goals. Foster innovative problem-solving, achieve breakthrough innovations, and robust growth.
Getting Started with Priyanka
With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in the fast-paced Silicon Valley tech scene, I understand the complexities of building and leading product development teams in a fast-paced tech environment.
With a clear plan in place, we’ll implement strategies that have both immediate and long-lasting impacts on your organization. These strategies are designed to foster growth, spur innovation, and achieve your specific business objectives.
Driving effective change
Implement strategies for immediate and lasting impact
Together, we will finalize the engagement model that best suits your goals, whether it's a short-term project or ongoing support. This step involves designing our alliance to ensure it sets the path for optimal results.
Decide engagement model
Designing our partnership
The journey doesn’t end with initial success. I provide ongoing support and insights to help your team sustain improvements and continue to build on them, ensuring long-term success and adaptation in an ever-evolving market.
Sustain and build upon achievements
Ensuring continuous improvement
Kick off your journey with a personal consultation to discuss your specific challenges and objectives. This initial conversation is crucial for crafting a strategy that aligns perfectly with your business needs.
Initiate a consultation call
Creating tailored solutions
Priyanka stands out as one of the very best.
Priyanka is incredibly detailed in her evaluation of systems and goes above and beyond to look for data points. She leads with openness and care, and works hard to remove any bias that may come up. This resulted in us beating our hiring and performance goals.
A.J.
Recruiting Leader, Startup
Priyanka brings a sharp, laser-like focus to any role she plays within an organization.
Priyanka has ability to navigate through multiple systems, understand the business complexities, and deliver usable results is extremely valuable. Her mix of knowledge, common sense and business acumen was highly respected.
M.N.
SVP Data Solutions, Tech Startup
Real Success Stories
Meet Priyanka - Your Fractional Leader
Hello! My name is Priyanka Shinde, and I bring over 20 years of Tech leadership expertise to consulting and fractional leadership roles. My mission is to drive success through strategic innovation and operational excellence.
Throughout my career, I have spearheaded diverse, highly technical engineering, product, and program teams to launch cutting-edge products for leading companies like Meta and innovative startups such as Cruise. This extensive background has equipped me with deep insights into the challenges of managing innovation in a dynamic, high-stakes tech environments. I am dedicated to leveraging this deep-seated knowledge to help your company enhance its operational agility and market presence.
I blend high-level strategic oversight with practical, actionable insights. This dual approach ensures that your leadership and teams are equipped with the interpersonal and technical skills necessary to execute effectively. My objective is to fortify your organization's capabilities, improve communication flows, and foster a culture of innovation and effective collaboration.
If you're aiming to amplify your organization's performance and expedite your path to realizing your strategic goals, I am here to lead that charge. Let’s partner to transform your vision into reality and achieve new heights of success together.
Priyanka Shinde, CPCC, MBA, MS
Why Partner with Priyanka?
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20+ Years of Silicon Valley Expertise: Extensive real-world experience to enhance the impact of your business strategies.
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Adaptive Strategy Implementation: Blend of strategic execution with operational acuity to meet your unique business needs.
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Proven Leadership and Results: Demonstrated success in driving growth and innovation at top tech firms and fast-paced startups.
Connect with Priyanka on LinkedIn
Find the Level That Works For Your Business Strategy
20-80 hours per month
By Retainer (Fractional)
Please contact to discuss
Hourly or Project (Consulting)
Fractional leadership involves a part-time executive who provides strategic leadership to your company without the commitment or cost of a full-time hire. They are fully embedded within the team and the only difference between a fractional and their full-time counterpart, is that they are part-time.
What is Fractional Leadership?
Fractional leadership involves a part-time executive who provides strategic leadership to your company without the commitment or cost of a full-time hire.
Fractional is not the same as consulting. A fractional leader usually works part-time for an organization and represents the company. A consultant usually has a fixed end date based on project or time, and is external to the company. They are not embedded within the team though they will work closely with the company's representatives.
Priyanka's services are ideal for established companies, growth startups, and technology leaders looking to streamline operations, drive innovation, and enhance team performance.
Engagements can vary based on your needs but generally include an assessment phase, strategic planning, implementation of strategies, and ongoing support to sustain and build upon achievements.
I customize my approach based on a thorough understanding of your company’s current operations, culture, and strategic goals, ensuring that the solutions are perfectly aligned with your needs.
Impact is best measured using key performance indicators (KPIs) agreed upon at the start of the engagement, focusing on areas like operational efficiency, product development timelines, and team productivity.
I offer both retainer-based and project-based engagement models, providing flexibility to meet diverse client needs and schedules.
I utilize a variety of cutting-edge tools and frameworks that are tailored to each client’s specific context, including agile methodologies, OKR planning, and custom performance metrics systems.
The contract process involves discussing and finalizing the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and terms of engagement to ensure clarity and mutual agreement before commencing work.
I adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and employ secure methods for data handling and communications to protect client information.
Your team's involvement can vary, but typically includes collaboration in the assessment phase, participation in strategic planning sessions, and engagement during the implementation of strategies.
You can start by booking a consultation call through the website, where we can discuss your needs in detail and determine the best way forward.
My rates vary depending on the scope and length of the engagement. Specific pricing can be discussed during our initial consultation call.
Engagements can range from a few months for specific projects to ongoing support for more comprehensive strategic initiatives.
Yes, I offer ongoing support and advisory services to ensure that strategies are effectively implemented and to assist with any future adjustments.
You can contact me directly through the contact form on the website, via email, or by scheduling a consultation call.
What is a TPM?
A Technical Program Manager (TPM) is a special type of program management role often found in the tech industry.
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