Udochukwu Anumudu
Summary
Results-driven product manager with over six years of experience in the financial technology and payments industry. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to conceptualize, develop, and launch innovative products that drive revenue growth and enhance customer experiences. Adept at market analysis, strategic planning, and product lifecycle management. Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and exceed business objectives. Seeking new challenges to leverage my expertise in driving product excellence and fostering strategic partnerships in the dynamic fintech, technology, and payments landscape.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Manager
dLocal
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Launched payment processing in emerging markets for Tier 1 companies such as Google & Amazon in Brazil.
- Delivered integrations while working with engineering teams to marketplaces such as Shopify, Big Commerce & VTEX using agile methodologies.
- Launched multiple payment methods for 'Google' in Nigeria.
- Prioritized Product roadmap with developers, aligning product vision with market needs and business strategy.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Processed incoming bug report analyses to design software update roadmaps.
- Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies and provide solutions to long-standing issues.
- Headed solutions supporting rapid expansion and program proliferation from concept to reality.
- Identified productivity bottlenecks and devised innovative solutions while remaining conservative with resources.
- Liaised with sales and marketing team to collect customer feedback, incorporating into subsequent production runs and development lifecycles.
Senior Product Manager for Payout Processing
Korapay
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Use voice of customer tactics in to communicate improvements of checkout solution to internal stakeholders which include but are not limited to developers, for better performance and profitability
- Led cross functional team of engineering, QA, and design to deliver business objectives by managing & prioritizing the product backlog using Agile methodologies such as use of Jira, & Trello on occasion
- Handles all product roadmaps, user requirement documentation & acceptance criteria for every initiative regarding the product & business vertical.
- Developed marketing plans and strategy to promote specific products to target demographics.
- Created product positioning strategies designed to achieve optimal market penetration.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales.
Senior Product Manager for POS Acquiring
ARCA Payments Company Limited
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Launched card acquiring capabilities for financial institutions & bank merchants which entails transaction processing to card networks, certifications from regulators, and ensuring value realization at settlement to the merchant as well as integration to Network International
- Created & led improved settlement workflow for all merchant & card acquiring relationships to ensure quicker Turn Around Time in settlement
- Chaired efforts with cross functional teams for successful system integration to Industry Dispute System
- Took leadership for launch mPOS solution within the company for POC to acquirers.
Senior Product Manager for Collections & Disbursement solutions
Interswitch Limited
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Lead on Digital Promo Management Solution for FMCGs on their National Consumer Promos and chaired efforts in leading development teams to deliver value
- Processed incoming bug report analyses to design software update roadmaps.
- Conceptualized long-range product roadmaps and strategically designed according to market data and research.
- Translated information highly technical in nature to investors and senior staff and aligned product strategy with market.
- Met strict deadlines, coordinating moving parts in product team and orchestrating well-designed flow.
Product Manager (Mobile Money: PocketMoni)
eTranzact PLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led a cross functional software development team to ensure delivery of direct to customer and agent facing mobile wallet, 3rd party integrations and partnerships
- Managed the development of the standalone application for agent banking - cash out and bills payment
- Increased active agent numbers on the solution from 300 to 620 in 8 months
- Managed PocketMoni's compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria's Shared Agent Network Initiative for cashless policy
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Lagos
Nigeria10.2016
Skills
- Design thinking
- Mobile & Web app development
- User research and Usability testing
- System analysis and Design
- IT Service Management
- Product Development
- Product Roadmaps
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Strategic Planning
- Partnership Building
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Road mapping & Prioritization
Accomplishments
- Achieved payment processing for Google in Nigeria by completing integration with card networks.
- Achieved in-house built solution by introducing mPOS for agent mobile money transactions.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of card switching and POS acquiring framework for ARCA.
- Resolved late settlement issue for banks on the POS acquiring framework through improvement of settlement and clearing process while maintaining compliance with VISA & MasterCard cut-off times.
- Launched payment processing for Ghanaian cedis (GHS) & Kenyan Shillings (KES) while at Kora
- Achieved increased success rate of local payouts through effectively implementing Smart Routing to manage ON-US & Not-ON-US transactions.
Volunteer Experience
Acting President of the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, Catholic Church of Transfiguration, VGC, Lagos: December 2014 - June 2015
Monitoring Analysis
- Kibana
- Lookout
- Postman
Documentation Process Modelling
- Whimsical
- Draw.io
- Figma
- Product Requirement Document
- User stories
- User Personas
Collaboration
- Trello
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Guru
- Slack
- MS Teams
- Skype
Education Certifications
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified | SCRUMstudy July 2018 Credential ID 640290
- Certified SAFe 4 Practitioner | Scaled Agile Inc October 2019 Credential ID 30352262-7128
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) | GoSixSigma February 2019 Credential ID 39062489
- Product Focus Certified Product Manager | Product Focus October 2020 Credential ID 2233
- Master Design Thinking | Udemy March 2020
- University of Lagos, Nigeria | B.Sc Systems Engineering October 2015
Hobbies And Interests
- Digital Payments & Financial Technology
- UX
- Video games
- Basketball
- Football
- Music
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
dLocal
06.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Product Manager for Payout Processing
Korapay
11.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Product Manager for POS Acquiring
ARCA Payments Company Limited
01.2020 - 11.2020
Senior Product Manager for Collections & Disbursement solutions
Interswitch Limited
01.2018 - 01.2020
Product Manager (Mobile Money: PocketMoni)
eTranzact PLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Lagos
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