Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteering And Community Involvement
Languages
Timeline
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Ugochukwu Ijeh

Peterborough,Canada

Summary

Diligent Product mannager and strategic business analyst with a proven track record in driving product development and enhancing user experience. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and successfully launching high-impact products. Expertise in stakeholder management and agile methodologies, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient project execution. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations and drive business growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

Loblaw Companies
09.2023 - Current
  • Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing innovative product features.
  • Improved user experience by collaborating closely with design and development teams on UI/UX enhancements.
  • Managed product roadmaps, aligning with company goals and ensuring timely delivery of key features.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.

County Product/Senior Business Manager

Vivo Energy
05.2015 - 08.2023
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback and market data to drive product improvements and iterations.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks in the business landscape.
  • Work closely with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies for new product launches, ensuring strong market penetration.
  • Utilize product metrics to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and measure key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Manage project budgets for development and testing, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Sales Manager

Nestle Foods
07.2013 - 05.2015
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.

Technical Sales Manager

Conoil Plc
07.2010 - 07.2013
  • Prepared and delivered samples and quotations to customers while providing technical expertise to convert prospects into sales.
  • Promoted company products and services by attending trade shows and industry conferences.
  • Expanded market share by identifying new opportunities and aggressively pursuing them.
  • Researched product availability and acquired use, benefits and pricing structure information for clients.

Investment Banking Analyst

Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd
02.2009 - 06.2010
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute complex transactions, fostering a cohesive work environment and achieving successful outcomes.
  • Contributed to the development of pitch materials for prospective clients, highlighting key strengths of the firm''s offerings.
  • Regularly monitored existing portfolio holdings updating senior management on asset performance trends.
  • Analyzed market trends and industry data, identifying emerging opportunities for new investments or divestitures.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Defence Academy NGN, KD

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Covenant University

Skills

  • Product roadmaps
  • Strategic planning
  • Product launches
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Product roadmapping
  • Product development
  • Project management
  • Competitive market analysis
  • Product metrics
  • Stakeholder management
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Negotiation
  • Product marketing
  • Market penetration strategy

Certification

  • Project Management Professional, PMI, 2022
  • Professional Certificate, SAFe Agile Product Owner/Manager, 2022

Volunteering And Community Involvement

  • Calvary Pentecostal Church, Hospitality department
  • Davids Christian Centre, Benefactor, Program Coordinator
  • Sosaid Care Home, Benefactor and welfare Support group Coordinator

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Product Manager

Loblaw Companies
09.2023 - Current

County Product/Senior Business Manager

Vivo Energy
05.2015 - 08.2023

Sales Manager

Nestle Foods
07.2013 - 05.2015

Technical Sales Manager

Conoil Plc
07.2010 - 07.2013

Investment Banking Analyst

Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd
02.2009 - 06.2010

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Defence Academy NGN, KD

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Covenant University
Ugochukwu Ijeh