MARIAM - ARI

MARIAM - ARI

Agile Project & Product Manager
Remote, UK.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-focused Project and Product Manager with over 3 years of experience delivering solutions across SaaS, FinTech, amongst other sectors. I bring a dynamic blend of strategic vision, operational efficiency, and collaborative leadership. I am experienced in Agile and Scrum methodologies, remote team management, and guiding cross-functional teams through product lifecycles from ideation to deployment.
At the core of work my passion is solving real problems, whether by developing new products, streamlining workflows, or scaling digital platforms.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ALIVATION TECH
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Product/ Project Manager

Remote, Remote, Nigeria

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Summary

Currently leading cross-functional teams at ALIVATION TECH, driving product development and digital projects from planning through deployment to achieve business goals.

Highlights

Spearheaded the creation, implementation, and integration of AI automation tools, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual processes and increased operational efficiency.

Orchestrated end-to-end project management for SaaS product development, consistently achieving on-time delivery and alignment with critical business objectives.

Implemented Agile (Scrum) methodologies, enhancing team efficiency and boosting project transparency across development cycles.

Cultivated robust stakeholder and client relationships, leading to high satisfaction rates and fostering repeat business opportunities.

Directed and scaled remote teams, successfully achieving key organizational goals and expanding operational capacity.

INTERVERSE PROJECT PARTNERS
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Business Project Manager

Hybrid, Hybrid, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed business projects at INTERVERSE PROJECT PARTNERS, facilitating communication and documentation to ensure successful project outcomes for remote and distributed teams.

Highlights

Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, enhancing Agile workflow and communication for remote and distributed teams.

Collaborated with internal teams and stakeholders to meticulously gather business requirements, translating complex needs into clear functional specifications.

Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including detailed timelines, budgets, and risk management plans, ensuring project integrity.

Monitored project progress using Project Management Tools, providing stakeholders with real-time updates and fostering transparency across all project phases.

Served as the primary stakeholder liaison, effectively addressing concerns and managing expectations to ensure project satisfaction and smooth delivery.

PROJECTS

OVU.NG

Contract

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Summary

Spearheaded the Product Strategy by integrating market research and user feedback to define the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and feature roadmap. Served as the primary liaison between the development team and key business stakeholders. Drove key design decisions, converting business goals into detailed UI/UX specifications for the custom web and mobile applications. Managed the end-to-end development lifecycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies, focusing on process efficiency and velocity. Coordinated cross-functional teams (Design, QA, Development) to ensure consistent feature delivery and seamless cross-platform synchronization between the web and mobile builds.

DashnDrop App

Full Time

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Summary

Managed the development of the DashnDrop mobile app, a platform designed for logistics and delivery services. As the project manager, I successfully led the project from its initial idea to launch. My role involved close collaboration with a cross-functional team, including developers, designers, and business stakeholders, to make sure the app met all of our functional and business requirements effectively.

RAIZ App

Full Time

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Summary

Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance the user experience for this US-based fintech company. By streamlining the FAQ database and optimizing support processes, I successfully reduced the volume of customer support requests by 70%, significantly improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction. This effort not only improved support flow but also contributed to a more stable and user-friendly product.

Fusion App

Contract

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Summary

Collaborated and assisted with product enhancement to aid cognitive brain research remotely for researchers and clinics using the Fusion mobile app. I organized project documentation and timelines to help the team track progress and ensure that product enhancements were delivered on schedule. I also coordinated the collection and analysis of user feedback from researchers and clinics, which assisted in identifying and prioritizing areas for product improvement and overall helped research programs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Process Improvement

Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Time Management, Post-Implementation Review.

Problem Solving

Risk Identification, Mitigation Strategies, Complex Problem Solving.

Tools & Technologies

Jira, Trello, Asana, Clickup, Slack, AI Automation Tools, SaaS Platforms, Microsoft Project, Google workspace, Notion, Canva.

Project & Product Management.

Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Product Roadmapping, Business Strategy, Requirements Gathering, Risk Management, Project Documentation, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Project Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Client Relationship Management, Remote Team Management, Cross-functional Leadership.

CERTIFICATIONS

Product Manager Certification Course

Issued By

APTLearn

Business Analysis Masterclass

Issued By

Business Analysis School, Canada

Certificate in Information Technology

Issued By

Centre for Information Technology and Systems

Education

University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Bachelor of Arts

Arts