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Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed
Product Manager
FCT
Summary
Results-driven product manager with over 10 years of experience in Information Technology and Business Management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving growth initiatives, and implementing innovative strategies to scale businesses. Proven expertise in digital banking, Payment Infrastructure, and technology services, with a focus on optimizing business operations and enhancing customer experiences. A strategic leader with a strong track record in delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Growth Officer
IRecharge Tech Innovations Limited
Abuja , FCT
05.2023 - Current
- Successfully overseeing implementation and onboarding processes for over 7,000 registered businesses on the iRecharge platform, thereby driving up revenue by over 100%.
- Led the launch of new products into the market within the expected timeframe while determining the priority of features with the aid of technical frameworks such as RICE, MoSCoW, etc.
- Initiated and led the project cycle to set up a debit card issuance service to provide both virtual and physical cards to customers from the scoping stage, design acceptance, and technical API integrations between service providers.
- Led business expansion efforts to include new in-demand bill payment services, such as insurance, tuition payments, airline ticketing, international airtime, etc., to customers via USSD, Web, Mobile App, and WhatsApp shopping.
- Directly managing the teams and processes involved in digital marketing, social media management, corporate communications, and new product development.
Senior Product Advisor
Accelerate Africa
Abuja , FCT
09.2022 - Current
- Established productive partnerships with over 50 Industry partners, enabling more efficient integration of third-party technologies into the company's suite of payment services.
- Led the project to setup merchant and agency banking services structure and offerings, thereby driving adoption by over 90%.
- Reduced churn rate by proactively addressing potential issues and implementing targeted retention strategies.
- Provided critical feedback to product development team based on real-world user experiences, driving continued improvements in functionality and usability.
- Conducted regular reviews of client accounts, identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products or services.
Head of Product Growth
IRecharge Tech Innovations Limited
Abuja , FCT
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Drove adoption of best practices for project management within the organization as a whole by introducing standardized processes and documentation methods.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies that maximized revenue potential by over 95%.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth, leading to introduction of 2 new successful B2B products.
- Regularly reviewed competitor offerings to ensure our products remained at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.
Growth Team Lead (B2B Acquisitions)
Infostrategy Technology Limited
Abuja , FCT
01.2017 - 03.2019
Product Development Associate
Infostrategy Technology Limited
12.2015 - 01.2017
IT Support Engineer
Total Energies
01.2012 - 07.2012
IT Support Engineer
Nigerian Ports Authority
09.2010 - 01.2011
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Nigeria Defence Academy
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria 01.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology (ICT)
Crescent University
Ogun 07.2009 - 07.2014
Skills
Social Media Strategy
Product & Project Management
Payment Infrastructure & Fintech Solutions
Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
Strategic Growth & Business Development
Software
CRM Software: Salesforce, HubSpot
Data Analytics: Power BI, Tableau,
Timeline
Chief Growth Officer
IRecharge Tech Innovations Limited
05.2023 - Current
Senior Product Advisor
Accelerate Africa
09.2022 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Nigeria Defence Academy
01.2020 - 12.2023
Head of Product Growth
IRecharge Tech Innovations Limited
01.2019 - 08.2023
Growth Team Lead (B2B Acquisitions)
Infostrategy Technology Limited
01.2017 - 03.2019
Product Development Associate
Infostrategy Technology Limited
12.2015 - 01.2017
IT Support Engineer
Total Energies
01.2012 - 07.2012
IT Support Engineer
Nigerian Ports Authority
09.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology (ICT)
Crescent University
07.2009 - 07.2014
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