Adey Okogun
Winsford,Cheshire
Summary
Strategic Product Manager and Project Delivery Leader with 7 years of experience delivering digital transformation, eCommerce, retail, SaaS and operational technology initiatives across high-growth and enterprise organisations.
Experienced in owning product roadmaps, prioritising strategic initiatives, managing Capex and Opex budgets, leading cross-functional delivery teams and driving operational improvements across technology, finance, customer operations and engineering.
Strong background working with C-suite stakeholders, engineering teams and third-party providers to deliver scalable customer propositions, operational platforms and business-critical transformation programmes.
Experienced in leveraging Generative AI tools including ChatGPT and Claude to accelerate requirements analysis, documentation, ideation, process optimisation, stakeholder communication and delivery workflows.
Combines product strategy, delivery management and technical business analysis expertise with strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pre-Payment Product Owner and Program Manager
Love2Shop (PayPoint Group)
Liverpool
2025.10 - Current
- Partnered directly with the MD, CFO, Director of Pre-Payment and Head of Marketing to prioritise product and programme initiatives based on commercial impact, urgency, operational feasibility and budget constraints.
- Managed Capex and Opex budgets across multiple technology and operational initiatives.
- Led and coordinated delivery activities across 3 Project Managers and external contractors.
- Owned the roadmap and delivery planning for strategic pre-payment propositions.
- Worked on the evolution of the Park Christmas Savings proposition and expansion into broader event-based savings journeys.
- Defined business and technical requirements for a new “Any Event, Any Duration” pre-payment proposition supporting savings for weddings, birthdays, holidays, leaving gifts and other customer events.
- Collaborated with third-party providers to design scalable solutions and assess impacts across Finance, Customer Services, Operations and Technology.
- Partnered with Engineering leadership to improve governance and delivery processes across the IBMi platform team.
- Led initiatives to improve software delivery quality and reduce production risk by introducing integrated testing environments and strengthening SIT/UAT processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, finance, operations, customer support and external vendors.
Lead Technical Business Analyst (B2B SaaS)
Business Solutions in the Cloud
Winsford, Cheshire
2025.06 - 2025.10
- Led end-to-end delivery of B2B SaaS logistics integration and ERP implementation projects across retail and logistics clients.
- Owned full project lifecycle delivery including requirements gathering, client workshops, field mapping, configuration, testing and go-live management.
- Delivered integrations involving Brightpearl, NetSuite and Cin7 platforms.
- Introduced scalable delivery documentation frameworks including BRDs, testing templates and go-live checklists.
- Improved delivery consistency and reduced post-launch support issues through structured QA and process improvements.
- Supported sales enablement through creation of internal knowledge assets and client-facing implementation documentation.
- Mentored junior Business Analysts and promoted delivery best practices.
- Led process optimisation initiatives to improve accountability, role clarity and delivery efficiency.
Technical Solutions Consultant
THG Ingenuity
Manchester
2022.11 - 2025.06
- Led end-to-end delivery of global DTC eCommerce launches for clients including Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, and Homebase, ensuring seamless onboarding to the THG Ingenuity platform
- Collaborated with product managers, software engineers, and integration teams to align platform capabilities with client requirements and business goals
- Delivered tailored platform configurations and solutions, resolving complex issues and translating business needs into technical specifications
- Built strong client relationships through regular check-ins, training, and strategic reviews to drive platform adoption and customer success
- Acted as the voice of the client internally, influencing product roadmaps and prioritising feature enhancements to improve platform value
Delivery Manager
Foot Asylum
Rochdale
2022.08 - 2022.11
- Facilitated all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, ensuring smooth team cadence and clear delivery goals
- Managed sprint planning and resource allocation based on team velocity and roadmap priorities
- Acted as a servant leader to cross-functional teams, removing blockers and enabling efficient collaboration between product, design, and engineering
- Promoted Agile best practices and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of accountability, feedback, and iterative delivery
Lead Product Manager
N Brown Group
Manchester
2021.11 - 2022.08
- Owned the strategic roadmap and delivery for four product squads, aligning cross-functional teams around business goals, customer needs, and quarterly OKRs
- Led the discovery, evaluation, and selection of a new PIM (Product Information Management) system to improve product data accuracy, governance, and time-to-site
- Collaborated with engineering, UX, and commercial teams to prioritise high-impact initiatives and streamline product workflows
- Championed product performance and optimisation by introducing scalable product management practices and metrics-driven decision making
- Acted as a key point of contact between senior leadership and delivery teams, translating vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Product Delivery Manager
Diversity Travel
Manchester
2021.08 - 2021.11
- Oversaw the successful delivery of key product initiatives across booking and travel management systems, aligning product goals with business needs
- Managed and mentored a team of 3 Product Managers and 1 QA, embedding Agile principles to improve backlog prioritisation, delivery speed, and team cohesion
- Worked closely with developers, designers, and operational leads to deliver enhancements that streamlined workflows and improved user experience
- Facilitated sprint planning, retrospectives, and delivery reviews to promote transparency, continuous improvement, and value-focused delivery
Project and Product Manager
THG
Manchester
2019.07 - 2021.08
- Led discovery, analysis and delivery of THG Delivered, a B2B SaaS logistics platform enabling enterprise clients to integrate via API and access multi-carrier shipping, label generation and delivery management capabilities.
- Delivered large-scale logistics and eCommerce initiatives, including bonded warehouse integrations for the Chinese CBEC market and new warehouse launches across Europe
- Managed product roadmaps and end-to-end delivery for platform features including eco-delivery options and AI-powered logistics tools
- Led the successful rollout of a customer service platform upgrade, consolidating contact channels and improving SLA performance
- Coordinated daily with engineering, commercial, and operations teams to align on feature scope, timelines, and release goals
- Drove delivery from discovery through to go-live, balancing technical complexity with user needs and stakeholder expectations
Education
Master of Engineering - Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Bristol
Bristol 2015.09 - 2019.06
AgileBA Foundation Certificate
APMG
2021.06 -
PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate
AXELOS/ PeopleCert
2024.11 -
Skills
- Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership
- Product Ownership & Backlog Prioritisation
- Programme & Delivery Management
- Agile & Scrum Delivery
- Stakeholder & Executive Management
- Budget Management (Capex & Opex)
- Digital Transformation
- Retail & eCommerce Technology
- Requirements Engineering
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Process Optimisation
- Vendor & Third-Party Management
- Operational & Engineering Collaboration
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Azure DevOps
Timeline
Pre-Payment Product Owner and Program Manager
Love2Shop (PayPoint Group)
2025.10 - Current
Lead Technical Business Analyst (B2B SaaS)
Business Solutions in the Cloud
2025.06 - 2025.10
PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate
AXELOS/ PeopleCert
2024.11 -
Technical Solutions Consultant
THG Ingenuity
2022.11 - 2025.06
Delivery Manager
Foot Asylum
2022.08 - 2022.11
Lead Product Manager
N Brown Group
2021.11 - 2022.08
Product Delivery Manager
Diversity Travel
2021.08 - 2021.11
AgileBA Foundation Certificate
APMG
2021.06 -
Project and Product Manager
THG
2019.07 - 2021.08
Master of Engineering - Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Bristol
2015.09 - 2019.06