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About Me

Who I am

I am Obinna Jamil and I live in Stuttgart, Germany. I have a unique background in Environmental Resource Management, a field I possess both a Master's (Plastic Waste Management) and a Bachelor's degree. My professional journey as a Product Manager began in the petrochemical industry where I served as a Junior Product Manager, one year later, I joined the banking sector and in the past years, I have honed my skills in product management, project management, stakeholder management, relationship management, sales, customer service, marketing, digital banking, digital payment management, financial modelling, ATM Business, UX/UI, Scrum and Agile Methodologies.

My journey into product management stemmed from a desire to spindle towards a role that aligns more closely with my passion for innovation, customer centricity and cross-functional collaboration. My experiences has provided valuable insights into understanding user needs and market dynamics, while completing a Product Management Program and obtaining Scrum Certifications has further solidified my interest and expertise in the field.

I am passionate about tackling technical challenges and bringing a sustainability-driven perspective to my product management approach. My academic background and hands-on experience enable me to navigate complex environmental issues while delivering innovative solutions.

Beyond my professional endeavours, I'm an avid traveller and fashion enthusiast. These passions drive my creativity and perspective and enrich my problem-solving and product development approach.

I'm seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and expertise as a Product Manager and I am eager to contribute to impactful projects that align with my values and passions.

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Product Management Expertise: Bridging Petrochemical and Banking Insights for Innovation and Growth

As a Product Manager, I bring together a wealth of experience from the petrochemical and banking sectors, resulting in a unique blend of skills and insights.

My transition into product management stemmed from a desire to spindle towards a role that aligns more closely with my passion for innovation, customer centricity and cross-functional collaboration. My previous experiences in customer service and relationship management provided valuable insights into understanding user needs, stakeholder management and market dynamics, while completing a Product Management course and obtaining Scrum certifications has further solidified my interest and expertise in the field.

I am passionate about utilizing my diverse skill set to tackle complex challenges and drive business growth. I am actively seeking opportunities where I can contribute my expertise to innovative projects and collaborate with like-minded professionals. Whether it's shaping product roadmaps, optimizing user experiences or fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I am committed to delivering measurable results and driving organizational success.

SKILLS

Digital Skills

  • ✓ Scrum
  • ✓ Kanban
  • ✓ Figma
  • ✓ Asana
  • ✓ Wireframing
  • ✓ Prototyping
  • ✓ Jira
  • ✓ Miro

Soft Skills

  • ✓ Strategic Thinking
  • ✓ Empathy
  • ✓ Problem Solving
  • ✓ Business Analysis
  • ✓ Negotiation
  • ✓ Stakeholder Management
  • ✓ Product Management
  • ✓ Sales
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My Projects

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MakeYourMap: Local guide app

This project was created as part of my product management course at CareerFoundry to demonstrate mastery of problem solving in product management.
Project Study

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Webdeves Technologies

Webdeves is a premium design agency that focuses on quality, innovation and speed. They utilize technology to bring results in order to grow clients businesses.

Users:
  • IT Professionals
  • Entrepreneurs looking to enhance their online presence
  • Marketing professionals in need of innovative solutions
  • Technology enthusiasts interested in cutting-edge web development
Identified opportunities:
  • The need to optimize the user experience so as to attract and retain clients
  • The need to integrate new technologies to enhance speed and performance so as to explore innovative design trends to maintain competitiveness
  • The need to implement data-driven strategies to track and improve business results
Highlights:
  • Streamlined navigation
  • Responsive design
  • Visual appeal
  • Portfolio showcase
  • Client Testimonials
  • Performance Optimization
  • Analytics Integration
Responsibilities:
  • Defining the product vision and strategy
  • Prioritizing features and enhancements based on business goal and user feedback
  • Coordinating cross-functional teams to execute the project
  • Monitoring performance metrics and KPIs
  • Product launch
My Approach:
  • Conducted a comprehensive audit of the current website to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement
  • Defined clear goals and KPIs
  • Gathered insights from User research including surveys, interviews and analytics
  • Collaborated with design and development teams
  • Developed a roadmap
  • Implemented changes iteratively
  • Monitored performance post-launch

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Yuri Energy

Yuri Energy is a renewable energy/solar and power company that specialize in the design, procurement, construction, installation and maintenance of solar power systems, street lights and CCTV cameras.

Users:
  • Homeowners
  • Businesses
  • Government agencies and contractors
Identified opportunities:
  • The need to enhance user experience to streamline the process of browsing products, requesting quotes and contacting the company
  • The need to optimize the website for mobile devices and improve its search engine visibility
Highlights:
  • Clear navigation to easily find products and services
  • Responsive design for seamless browsing in various devices
  • Integration of a referral link for users to refer potential clients and get rewarded
  • Enhanced product pages with detailed specifications and imagery
  • Live chat support for immediate assistance
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct User Research and analysis
  • Define the product vision and strategy
  • Prioritize feature development
  • Iteratively testing and refining the website to improve usability and performance
  • Monitoring key metrics
  • Communicating updates and progress to Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Management
My Approach:
  • Conducted a comprehensive review of the current website including usability testing and analysis of users feedback
  • Clarified product goals and metrics
  • Identified key areas for enhancements based on user research and business priorities
  • Developed product roadmap
  • Created wireframes and prototypes
  • Prioritized features and functionalities
  • Implemented changes iteratively
  • Measure and improve

Work Experience

Product Manager

Xpress Payment Solutions Ltd.

June 2023 - Current

  • Defined and communicated the product vision and strategy.
  • By optimizing the payment processing algorithms and improving the server uptime, I increased transaction success rate from 92% to 98% over a six month period.
  • Created, prioritized and maintained the product backlog.
  • Conducted market research.
  • Created and managed the product budgets and monitored costs.
  • Participated in sprint planning to define the sprint goals.
  • Aligned the product roadmap with the company’s goals and customer needs.

Product Manager (Commercial Banking)

First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Sep 2021 - May 2023

  • Achieved a 30% increase in Monthly Active Users within the first three months of the LIT by FirstBank app’s launch.
  • Developed and executed tailored financial products to meet client goals effectively.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through active communication and personalized service.
  • Identified market opportunities and created new products to meet customer needs.
  • Oversaw the entire lifecycle of commercial banking products and managed the product roadmap
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver product initiatives on time and within budget.
  • Communicated product vision, strategy and progress to senior management and other key stakeholders.

Product Manager (Digital Banking)

First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Achieved 45% reduction in customer service call volume by adding comprehensive self-service features to the First Mobile App and USSD services that allows customers to resolve issues without needing to call support.
  • Defined key performance indicators to measure product success
  • Conducted financial analysis to assess product profitability and cost-effectiveness
  • Qualitatively measured the innovativeness of product portfolios
  • Optimized the performance and reliability of the mobile app and USSD services
  • Enhanced the USSD interfaces to make transactions faster and more intuitive.

Junior Product Manager

AIBEF Concepts Petrochemical Company, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Spearheaded a product optimization initiative which resulted in a 10% reduction in manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality standards.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product improvements.
  • Organized the successful launch of two new petrochemical products that saw an increase of 15% in revenue within the first 6 months post-launch.
  • Coordinated a promotional campaign that resulted in a 25% increase in product awareness and a 20% boost in sales volume.