GINIKACHUKWU NWOKEJI
Product Manager
Göttingen
Summary
Accomplished Senior Product Manager with 4+ years of experience driving product success through strategic roadmap development, comprehensive market research, and data-driven analysis. Proven leader adept at guiding cross-functional teams through all stages of the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch. Excels in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, delivering innovative solutions that align with market trends and user needs. Leverages expertise in Agile methodologies to optimize product development and maximize business impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Leadership Certificate- Digital Career Institute
Work History
Product Manager
Coyswood And Associates
04.2021 - Current
- Lead the delivery of multiple high-impact products, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures are in place, contributing to a 30% increase in company revenue.
- Collaborating closely with design and Engineering partners to deliver product to market.
- Measuring the impact of product releases and using data to inform the roadmap.
- Helping drive priorities for my teams by building a deep understanding of the business, our customers, users and the market landscape.
- Empowering the organization, particularly Customer support and Sales, to enable effective go-to-market for our product.
- Maintained a 99% stakeholder approval rating through effective communication, as well as facilitating regular reviews and feedback sessions.
- Reviewing sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Introduced lean and Scrum project management frameworks, boosting team productivity by 42% and reducing cycle times by 35%.
Information Technology Operations Manager
Coyswood And Associates
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective acquisition of technology resources and support services.
- Successfully upgraded the company´s network infrastructure, improving performance and reliability while reducing downtime by 30%.
- Supervised a team of IT professionals, providing leadership, guidance and support to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
- Ensured maximum system uptime by proactively monitoring and maintaining critical IT systems.
- Developed disaster recovery plans, ensuring seamless continuity of operations in case of unforeseen events.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations by implementing rigorous data governance policies and procedures.
Scrum Master
Coyswood And Associates
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Introduced a risk management plan that reduced project issues by 45%, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Built alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Removed impediments and helped the team remove them.
- Created a safe environment for raising issues without fear, and facilitated discussions and conflict resolution.
Operations Specialist
Coyswood And Associates
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Provided training for new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment conducive to success in their roles.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and make informed decisions, driving continuous improvement in operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to fulfill business objectives and orchestrated the use of Trello for task management.
New Business Development Manager
Unique Eye Centre Ltd
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Identified new opportunities for revenue growth and expansion by analyzing industry trends and competitor activity.
- Drove organizational growth by diversifying the company''s client base, exploring untapped markets and identifying new opportunities for expansion.
- Participated in networking events to engage potential clients, resulting in strengthened brand awareness and an expanded professional network.
IT Support Specialist
Onasis Link Resource
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained documentation of IT systems, processes, and procedures for easy reference by the team members.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced IT support delivery and efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive website performance and UI evaluation, resulting in a strategic website redesign..
Education
Master of Arts - Intercultural Theology
Georg August Universität Göttingen
Göttingen07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerisity Awka
Awka, Nigeria08.2016
Skills
Product Lifecycle Management
Websites
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzgnzAG6ZasI4-oo6dsHFmMUZ65QI23j8cjrbbjwxNU/edit#gid=1340292
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rdkyKGXJsdUiimxgWXjYBSbVYsa5ZTxHLr5kcTrPBIs/edit#heading=h.1s7jj
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16hlv7nBOe7KdP3SfKReUHjPVcGkBs49tp2f2HOMVsB0/edit?resourcekey
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JNLhEnbUWI_Ilk6G7Mg4QhP4LhdTkO7o2MD96r_La7w/edit?resourcekey
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kdO6_aNz0rPAmKupCIXAoF06nJO0FwQDXO-07j_FL24/edit?resourcekey
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/156cWOOWZ_lBBccLVvJC_MXT9EI7I9DuA1UvnUy-h9kA/edit#gid=1140244
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rWmaWeIwnZ20BMvCGMEIopmtLs0-K3GR87aTEPYfoiM/edit#gid=4792532
- https://trello.com/invite/b/AoijptHB/ATTI09b1993c911cb58168598832ec29cfd38789E44F/xxxx-release-plann
- https://trello.com/invite/b/ULc1PcY8/ATTI55d750efda2c4e29cb3640b53de79954514CD6F7/xxxx-developers-so
Certification
CSPO- Certified Scrum Product Owner
Accomplishments
- Increased project portfolio by $1 Million through managing a new development project and leading cross-functional teams to launch on-time to market in 2021, with a budget of $300,000.
- Won employee of the year in 2021 and 2023.
- Increased the alignment of project deliverables with the specific needs and objectives of the company by 35% through the evaluation, selection, customization, implementation, and ongoing support of construction projects and resources.
Timeline
Product Manager
Coyswood And Associates
04.2021 - Current
Scrum Master
Coyswood And Associates
10.2019 - 03.2020
Information Technology Operations Manager
Coyswood And Associates
06.2019 - 09.2020
Operations Specialist
Coyswood And Associates
12.2018 - 05.2019
New Business Development Manager
Unique Eye Centre Ltd
05.2018 - 07.2018
IT Support Specialist
Onasis Link Resource
08.2017 - 11.2017
Master of Arts - Intercultural Theology
Georg August Universität Göttingen
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerisity Awka
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