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Nita Akor

Summary

User driven and highly determined Product Manager passionate about developing innovative products. Specialises in leading teams through agile methodologies , user story, and product design. Comfortable working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Product Manager

YouGov
07.2022 - Current
  • Analysed user behavior data to identify patterns that informed future feature developments or enhancements.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities, making strategic recommendations based on findings.
  • Conducted UX research to inform new feature requests, utilising user testing and interviews.
  • Managed technical debt and service desk requests, resulting in a 3-day reduction in average resolution time, and prioritised the Jira backlog.
  • Optimized user experience by incorporating customer feedback into product improvements.

Project - Self-Serve Surveys

As the Lead Technical Product Manager, I defined project objectives, timelines, and stakeholder roles. I drafted a comprehensive Product Requirement Document outlining the project’s need, OKRs, and impacted teams. I managed cross-functional teams using Confluence and Slack for seamless communication. Utilising agile methodologies, I created and prioritised Jira tickets, led Kanban-based stand-ups, and conducted retrospectives. I held Zoom calls with users to gather feedback, identify bugs, and implement crucial improvements. Additionally, I coordinated announcements and created Confluence documentation for internal team use.

Campaign Manager

Digital Voices
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of marketing campaigns, effectively coordinating across teams to deliver tailored strategies that enhanced brand awareness and drove sales growth for clients in various sectors.
  • Fostered strong client relationships, ensuring continuous business engagement and satisfaction through attentive service and strategic insights.
  • Developed innovative social media strategy to align content with target audiences, across companies such as Instagram, Disney, and Surfshark resulting in a 30% increase in annual revenue.
  • Led the project management for the development of an internal data tool, working closing with the engineering team.

Project Manager

Extend Ventures
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Economics

Nottingham Trent University

Master of Science - Leadership And Development

Kings College London

Skills

  • Product Backlog Management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Product Launch Execution
  • Product Roadmap Creation

Timeline

Assistant Product Manager

YouGov
07.2022 - Current

Campaign Manager

Digital Voices
06.2021 - 04.2022

Project Manager

Extend Ventures
05.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Economics

Nottingham Trent University

Master of Science - Leadership And Development

Kings College London
Nita Akor