Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in product management, business analysis, and digital transformation. Proven ability to tackle complex challenges, drive business growth, and enhance operational efficiency through data-informed decision-making. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to spearhead strategic initiatives and deliver innovative solutions that meet market demands. Committed to leveraging critical thinking, market research, and stakeholder engagement to achieve impactful outcomes.
Hi, I’m
MITCHELL RAWLINGS OGBEMUDIA
Product Manager
Nigeria
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ateam Builders
Product Delivery Specialist
2024 - 2025 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
- Optimized product performance with data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
- Liaised with clients to better understand business needs and current market landscape.
- Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
FirstBank
Product Manager
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Shipped FirstBank Mobile Banking App across six subsidiaries, achieving increase in digital adoption and monthly transactions.
- Revamped FirstOnline Internet Banking Platform, modernizing UI/UX and enabling cross-platform integration with FirstMobile and LIT App, boosting active users.
- Shipped FirstChek Payment Gateway, enabling merchants to accept online payments and reduction in transaction failures.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Enhanced Core Banking Systems through API modernization, reducing transaction processing time and improving reliability.
Firstbank
Business Analyst
2022 - 2023 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Conducted market analysis on Nigerian financial and banking landscape, identifying opportunities for product differentiation.
- Analyzed transaction data to identify patterns and optimize payment flows, reducing drop-off rates.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility of product requirements and alignment with business objectives.
- Partnered with QA and UAT teams to validate requirements.
FirstBank
Product Owner
2022 - 2023 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to increase team productivity and enhance overall project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments, resulting in realistic scope definition for projects.
- Enhanced product usability by conducting user research and incorporating feedback into development.
Polaris Bank
Project Manager
01.2021 - 2022
Job overview
- Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
- Enhanced team performance by conducting regular training sessions and providing opportunities for professional development.
Education
Quantic School of BusinessWashington
MBA
04.2001
University Overview
In View
Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria
Master of Science from Information Management
University Overview
University of BeninBenin
Bachelor of Engineering from Petroleum Engineering
University Overview
Skills
Project coordination
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) – In Progress
Timeline
Product Manager
FirstBank
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Polaris Bank
01.2021 - 2022
Quantic School of Business
MBA
04.2001
Ahmadu Bello University
Master of Science from Information Management
University of Benin
Bachelor of Engineering from Petroleum Engineering
Product Delivery Specialist
Ateam Builders
2024 - 2025 (1 education.year_Label)
Business Analyst
Firstbank
2022 - 2023 (1 education.year_Label)
Product Owner
FirstBank
2022 - 2023 (1 education.year_Label)