With over 6 years of experience in product and project management, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role as the Head of Project Management at VFD Tech. Leading a cross-functional team of thirty seven (37), I am dedicated to creating innovative products that empower client to achieve their digital transformation goals. My passion lies in developing trusted solutions that make a meaningful impact on the Organization's bottom lines.Throughout my career, I've demonstrated an innovative nature and a flair for problem-solving, generating numerous inventive approaches to address pressing business needs for our clients. As a certified project manager, I've overseen and contributed to a variety of large-scale and complex projects across different sectors, maintaining the highest standards in project delivery.As a highly motivated and experienced product manager, I thrive on collaborative efforts to drive successful project outcomes. My expertise spans business analysis, project management, and product management, enabling me to deliver solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.In my previous role at Old Mutual, I've contributed to a 30% increase in customer adoption by collaborating with business and sales teams to identify key pain points and implement targeted features. Utilizing tools like Confluence and JIRA, I've effectively documented and tracked requirements, ensuring the timely delivery of solutions. My passion for innovation shines through in my current work at VFD Tech, where I've spearheaded initiatives to reduce operational inefficiencies by 15%.Outside of work, I'm an avid learner and a serial traveller, constantly seeking opportunities to expand my skill set and global reach. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, DevOps, and project management tools like Microsoft Projects and JIRA, I leverage technology to streamline processes and drive efficiency.Let's connect! Feel free to reach out via email at nelson.cherish27@gmail.com. I look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your team.Skills:Business AnalysisProject ManagementProduct ManagementClient RelationsProcess ImprovementStakeholder RelationshipsAgile MethodologyProgram ImplementationData Collection & AnalysisTechnical Skills:Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Microsoft ProjectsDevopsVisioLucid ChartDraw.ioConfluenceJIRA
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Group Head, ProductsCeviantLagos, La, Ng
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Co-Founder, Director Of Products| Product ManagementGrip Jul 2021 - PresentDelaware, United StatesMonumental in setting up the business and providing product advisory services.Designed the product road map and feature backlog.Secured required partnerships and investments in excess of $100k. -
Lead, It Project Management And DeliveryVfd Tech Limited Jan 2023 - Oct 2024Lagos State, NigeriaSpearheaded initiatives to reduce operational inefficiencies by 15% by designing and implementing some PMO legacy frameworks and artifacts for the organization.Drove innovation by leading a team that conceptualized and executed 90% of the innovative ideas and strategies, contributing to 80% of the organization's revenueDeveloped user stories, to-be process flows and designs to support the development of solutions for clientsExtensively gathered, analyzed, and validated requirements for implementing proposed solutions using a variety of techniques (e.g., JAD, interviews and documentation, BRDs, functional & technical specifications, use cases)Designed and modelled solution prototypes with target users using Visio and Lucid charts -
It Product And Project Manager, Certified Product Manager| Product ManagementVfd Tech Limited Jun 2021 - Jan 2023Lagos, NigeriaDesigned and modelled solution prototypes with target users using Visio and Lucid chartsProvided direction in the creation of detailed user stories, flowcharts, diagrams, and prototypes to convey ideas to application developersLed the end-to-end implementation of solutions from project conceptualization to deployment using various progress tracking tools like MS Projects and JiraTook a lead role in client meetings, including requirement sessions, system demos, user acceptance testing, and end-user trainingSourced, managed, and oversaw activities of external partners necessary to facilitate the delivery of the solution
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It Consultant, Product Management And Project ManagementCedi Capital Microfinance Limited Jul 2021 - Apr 2023Greater Accra, GhanaChampioned the build and delivery of a neobank -
Innovation Manager At Africa Fintech Foundry, Scrum Project ManagementAccess Bank Plc Jan 2018 - Jun 2021Lagos, Nigeria• Identify and recruit early stage entrepreneurs for innovation, acceleration, investment and scale-up• Design and manage the accelerator and incubator program according to the needs of the start-ups• Develop and review KPIs and deliverables for all start-ups under the cohort• Liaise with each start-up company to build, test, pilot their solutions and acquire customers• Partner with corporates, subject matter experts, universities, hubs and other professional service providers to provide essential support via coaching/mentorship for AFF’s start-ups and wider ecosystem• Implement a rolling calendar of initiatives and events (conferences, hackathons, demo days, masterclasses, pitch Fridays, etc.) to promote AFF and its unique ecosystem both internally and externally -
It Business Analyst And Project ManagerAccess Bank Plc Aug 2017 - Jun 2021Nigeria• Liaised with business units to identify needs of stakeholders• Met with stakeholders to analyze business needs • Brainstorm and conceptualised digital solutions to meet the identified and analyzed needs of stakeholders• Extensively gatherered requirements for implementing proposed solutions• Designed and implemented the development of prototypes with regards to proposed solutions• Managed the implementation of solution from conceptualization to deployment of solution• Transferred basic knowledge of the modality of the solution via training to relevant unit for support
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Senior Business Analyst, Business AnalysisWstc Financial Services Limited Nov 2020 - May 2021Lagos, Nigeria• Responsible for collecting, organizing and synthesizing diverse data sets to come up with the best digital transformation strategy for the organization• Responsible for facilitating and ensuring positive outcomes from digital transformation strategy workshops• Responsible for clearly understanding traditional requirements in its native form to come up with best-in-class digitized versions• Responsible for clearly articulating and documenting requirements of the system's future state• Monitoring and evaluating development work to ensure that all articulated requirements are adequately captured in each sprint• Responsible for bridging the gap between traditional and digital by identifying what needs to be done to attain the future state -
Senior Business Analyst ConsultantVfd Group Plc Sep 2020 - Dec 2020Nigeria• Obtain, document and agree business requirements with clients (both external and internal) via requirement elicitation sessions.• Facilitate workshops to translate Client requirements to internal stakeholders (i.e. development, quality assurance and project management teams).• Ensuring developed solutions meet business needs and requirements by performing the first level of User Acceptance testing.• Facilitate training sessions with clients on developed solutions.• Develop documentation standards for the team. -
Customer Relations OfficerSatnam Investment Nigeria Limited Jan 2016 - Mar 2017Nigeria
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Internship TraineeNigerian National Petroleum Corporation Apr 2013 - Aug 2013Nigeria
Cherish Nelson-Atuonwu Education Details
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Second Class Upper (4.43)
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherish Nelson-Atuonwu
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Cherish Nelson-Atuonwu works for Ceviant
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Cherish Nelson-Atuonwu's current role is Group Head, Products.
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Cherish Nelson-Atuonwu attended Covenant University.
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