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Femi Siji-Kenneth

Femi Siji-Kenneth

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Strategic and outcome-driven Product Manager with 7+ years of experience leading customer-facing products in fintech and banking, including the end-to-end development of digital banking platforms. Adept at driving complex projects from concept to launch, optimizing user experiences across mobile and web channels, and building robust stakeholder relationships across engineering, legal, compliance, and marketing teams. Known for delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, drive operational efficiency, and increase product adoption. Passionate about redefining banking & payments technology through user-centric digital experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Product Manager

First City Monument Bank, FCMB
10.2024 - Current
  • Leading the development of 3 new Corporate Banking solutions from scratch. This includes a new Corporate Internet Banking platform designed for both web and mobile experiences.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams—engineering, design, and compliance—to define product roadmaps and customer journeys.
  • Conducting competitive research and user testing to ensure the platform delivers a secure, seamless, and modern user experience.
  • Oversaw project delivery milestones, ensuring 100% on-time releases with high stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Improved user experience by collaborating closely with design and development teams on UI/UX enhancements.
  • Mentored junior Product Managers in effective project management techniques and industry best practices.

Product Manager, Digital Channels & Strategic Accounts

Paystack (a Stripe company) - YC W16
06.2021 - 01.2025
  • Owned and optimized user experience for 30+ high-volume merchants across Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, with a focus on card payments and integrations.
  • Collaborated closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to ship new features on Paystack’s dashboard, APIs, and onboarding flows.
  • Led the strategy and execution of 3 key digital campaigns, including an airline-focused initiative that drove a $7M sales pipeline.
  • Integrated feedback loops from customer success and support to drive improvements in self-service tools and reduce call center dependency.
  • Managed internal and external stakeholders including legal, finance, and fraud teams for product rollouts.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.

Product Manager

Farmcrowdy - Techstars
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Launched and scaled multiple mobile-first digital products, including the Farmer’s app with 250,000+ users, enhancing digital self-service for rural communities.
  • Grew Agritech’s user base by 680% in six months via product-led growth and digital marketing efforts.
  • Partnered with third-party vendors and internal legal/compliance teams to develop safe and regulation-compliant digital tools.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies for more efficient project management and team collaboration.

Product Manager

Orb Solutions
08.2013 - 09.2016
  • Oversaw the operations of the company’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) platforms, ensuring service reliability and infrastructure quality for large-scale corporate clients, including JAMB, Africa’s largest university entrance examination board.
  • Successfully registered and coordinated over 800,000 students for nationwide exams, launching and managing 184 CBT registration centers across 28 Nigerian states.
  • Built and nurtured long-term partnerships with high-impact clients, enhancing delivery of digital services and establishing the company as a trusted tech service provider.
  • Youngest Product Manager in company history and two-time recipient of the Employee of the Year Award (2014 & 2015) for leadership and impact.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Technology, Entrepreneurship & Design

Nigerian University of Technology And Management
09.2021

Bachelor of Science -

University of Lagos
11.2019

Skills

  • Product Strategy & Vision
  • Roadmapping & Prioritization
  • User Research & Usability Testing
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • KPI Definition & Tracking
  • Customer Journey Mapping
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Competitive & Market Analysis
  • Feature Scoping & Tradeoff Analysis
  • User-Centered Design
  • Change Management

Software

JIRA

Trello

Asana

Figma

Miro

Notion

Lucidchart

Whimsical

Tableau

Mixpanel

Amplitude

Google Analytics

Metabase

Redshift

MySQL

Firebase

Postman

Swagger

Intercom

Zendesk

Pipedrive

Salesforce

Lusha

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Other Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Case Development
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Revenue Growth & Retention Strategy
  • Client Onboarding & Training
  • Public Speaking & Presentation
  • Internal Communication & Documentation
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory & Compliance Coordination (esp. in finance/banking)
  • Partner & Vendor Management
  • Sales Enablement Collaboration
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Empathy & Customer-Centric Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Team Coaching & Mentoring
  • Stakeholder Influence & Alignment
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Conflict Management
  • Organizational Awareness

Work Availability

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Work Preference

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Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Senior Product Manager

First City Monument Bank, FCMB
10.2024 - Current

Product Manager, Digital Channels & Strategic Accounts

Paystack (a Stripe company) - YC W16
06.2021 - 01.2025

Product Manager

Farmcrowdy - Techstars
02.2019 - 06.2021

Product Manager

Orb Solutions
08.2013 - 09.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Technology, Entrepreneurship & Design

Nigerian University of Technology And Management

Bachelor of Science -

University of Lagos

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