Ivana Ciric

Practice Director, Product

Ivana Ciric is a Product Practice Director at Thoughtworks where she builds award-winning 0-1 software products including ML platforms, messaging, and immersive retail experiences. She is passionate about advancing Thoughtworks’ Product practice through mentorship, thought leadership, and by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Drawing on her considerable coaching experience, Ivana is committed to creating safe and inclusive teams and empowering others to become exceptional product builders and innovators.

Articles

Wed May 10

Product Thinking

Product I Love: Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons, the heart and soul of Canadian coffee culture, has been serving up delicious donuts, sandwiches, and warm cups of joe for decades. With a presence in over 3,500 locations, it's no wonder Tims is a household name. The Tim Hortons mobile app is bringing the brand even closer to the hearts of Canadians, offering a convenient way to order, pay, and interact with Tims on the go. That’s why we sat down with our Director of Product, Ivana Ciric to get her thoughts on a Canadian icon’s flagship digital product in this edition of Product I Love.

Product I Love: Tim Hortons

Wed Mar 23

Client Experience,
Culture

Connector Spotlight: Ivana Ciric

Rhubarb, Chili Pepper, and Mango might be items on a shopping list for most people. But, for Ivana Ciric, Practice Director, Product - it's just another day at the office. We'd describe her as an old soul and a romantic who isn't afraid to get a little physical. And if you ask us, we'd say her consistent impact at Connected is at least partially fueled by her ability to remain disconnected. And she has no shortage of ways to do that - with photos to prove it.

Connector Spotlight: Ivana Ciric

Wed May 26

Product Thinking,
Strategy

Does Product Thinking Work in Large Organizations?

Does Product Thinking work in large organizations? We know it does. Working with our client partners we’ve seen empowered teams within large organizations work with the speed and agility of a startup. Our best-in-class Product Manager Ivana Ciric explains how.

Does Product Thinking Work in Large Organizations?

Wed Dec 9

Design,
Software Development

How Nature Can Make Us Better Product Builders

Earlier this year Ivana Ciric and Kama Kaczmarczyk hosted a talk on How Nature Can Make Us Better Product Builders. In this article, they walk us through the benefits, inspiration, and a few examples of nature and technology coming together.

How Nature Can Make Us Better Product Builders

Tue Jun 9

Culture,
Strategy

One Simple Change to Revolutionize Your Retros and Build Trust

Working remotely has thrown the regular cadence of team retros into disarray. Recognizing the need to bring her team together again, one of our illustrious Product Managers, Ivana Ciric, came up with a new way to increase morale and deliver impact from afar.

One Simple Change to Revolutionize Your Retros and Build Trust