Rory Forrest
About Rory Forrest
Rory Forrest is a Senior Manager of Product Management at Patra Corporation, with extensive experience in product management and design across various companies. He has a strong background in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and project management, particularly in transitioning teams to Agile methodologies.
Current Role at Patra Corporation
Rory Forrest serves as the Senior Manager of Product Management at Patra Corporation since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product management activities and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. He manages a design and tech analyst team across four SCRUM teams, focusing on an enterprise-wide regulatory collateral management system. His responsibilities include defining product roadmaps and supporting end-users during large releases, highlighting his engagement with stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Patra Corporation, Rory Forrest held the position of VP, Product Design Manager at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2021. During his tenure, he led the transition of his team from a Waterfall to an Agile (SCRUM) delivery model, which improved project delivery efficiency. Prior to Wells Fargo, he worked as a Product Manager at ETHIX360 from 2012 to 2015, where he contributed to product development in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Early Career and Marketing Research
Rory Forrest began his career as a Marketing Research Analyst at Motley Rice in 2010, where he worked for six months. He also held a position at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. as Internal Sales and Marketing for four months in the same year. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in marketing and research that he later applied in product management.
Education and Academic Background
Rory Forrest studied at the College of Charleston, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. His academic journey spanned from 2007 to 2010, equipping him with essential knowledge and skills applicable to his career in product management and marketing.
Technical Skills and Data Analysis
Rory Forrest leverages Oracle SQL Developer to run reports and analyze data for user experience research. This analytical capability informs business decisions and design initiatives, demonstrating his proficiency in data-driven decision-making. He manages a library of reusable knowledge-based technology assets, which includes over 4000 functional system design requirements and hundreds of UI screen mock-ups, showcasing his comprehensive project management expertise.