Mitchell Rawlings Ogbemudia

Results-driven Product Manager
Lagos, NG.

About

Results-driven Product Manager with expertise in digital payments, product strategy, customer experience, and market expansion. Adept at developing and executing product roadmaps, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and aligning product development with business growth objectives. Strong background in financial technology, transaction processing, and fraud risk assessment. Passionate about building innovative products, optimizing user experience, and driving new market penetration. Skilled in Agile methodologies, stakeholder collaboration, and cross-functional team leadership.

Work

FirstBank
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Product Manager

Summary

Led strategic initiatives in digital payments and fraud management.

Highlights

Led the development and execution of digital payment strategies, enhancing transaction security and efficiency.

Managed the integration of a fraud management system into mobile and online banking platforms, reducing payout failures and unauthorized transactions.

Conducted user research and usability testing to refine product features, improving adoption and customer satisfaction.

Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, marketing, and business units to drive product innovation and efficiency.

Defined and monitored key product KPIs, leveraging data analytics to optimize product performance and customer experience.

Spearheaded process automation initiatives, improving refund success rates and payout efficiency.

FirstBank
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Product Owner

Summary

Managed product roadmap and user experience for digital offerings.

Highlights

Developed and prioritized the product roadmap, ensuring clear alignment with business objectives.

Led user research workshops to identify pain points and optimize customer journeys.

Designed and executed comprehensive usability tests for new features, leveraging insights to significantly enhance user experience.

Applied Agile and Design Thinking methodologies to streamline product development and accelerate iteration cycles.

Collaborated extensively with external partners and internal teams to optimize product-market fit and enhance service delivery.

Polaris Bank
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Head Customer Care

Summary

Oversaw customer support operations and dispute resolution.

Highlights

Managed and resolved complex customer complaints regarding payouts, transfers, and transaction disputes, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Investigated and successfully resolved unauthorized transactions and disbursement failures, significantly enhancing customer trust and satisfaction.

Developed and implemented strategic frameworks that enhanced transaction support and bolstered security protocols.

Provided actionable insights on customer experience trends, leading to measurable improvements in service delivery and product usability.

Education

Ahmadu Bello University

Master of Science

Information Management

University of Benin

Bachelor of Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Languages

English

Fluent

Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued By

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Issued By

Scrum Alliance

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Issued By

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Skills

Product Development

Product Strategy, Roadmap Development, Feature Prioritization, Product Lifecycle Management.

Fraud Risk Assessment

Fraud Detection, Risk Mitigation, Transaction Security, Compliance.

Data Analytics

KPI Monitoring, Performance Optimization, Data-Driven Decision Making, Market Analysis.

Transaction Processing

Digital Payments, Payment Gateways, Financial Transactions, System Efficiency.

Design Principles

User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, Usability Testing.

Risk Management

Operational Risk, Financial Risk, Security Protocols, Incident Management.

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration, Communication, Relationship Building, Team Leadership.

Incident Response & Investigation

Issue Resolution, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Crisis Management.

Process Optimization

Workflow Automation, Efficiency Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Operational Excellence.

Quality Assurance Testing

Test Planning, Test Execution, Defect Management, Software Quality.

Agile Project Management

Scrum, Kanban, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodologies.

Cybersecurity Principles

Information Security, Data Protection, Threat Assessment, Network Security.

Customer Experience & Support Operations

Customer Journey Mapping, Service Delivery, Customer Satisfaction, Support Systems.