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Elisha Unabor

Product Manager & Scrum Master
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Summary

I am a highly adaptable professional with a strong track record in business analysis and Agile project management (Scrum), demonstrating a growing expertise in product development. I possess a proven ability to effectively translate business objectives into clear, actionable requirements and product roadmaps, while facilitating cross-functional teams to drive efficient project and product delivery. I excel at prioritizing product features based on user needs and market analysis, and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and successful product adoption. Driven by a commitment to continuous process improvement within Agile frameworks, this professional brings a valuable blend of analytical, project management, and emerging product management skills, making me a strong asset for organizations seeking to optimize Agile frame work, product development and achieve business goals."

Work History

Product Manager (Scrum Master)

CipherSecIO
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
01.2024 - Current
  • Led capability discovery and feature definition for a finance-focused technical product, ensuring alignment with company OKRs.
  • Defined and prioritized product roadmaps, collaborating with engineering, UX, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
  • Developed and refined user stories with detailed BDD acceptance criteria, improving cross-team collaboration and testing efficiency.
  • Managed competing priorities and resource allocation, optimizing sprint velocity and team productivity.
  • Implemented Agile best practices, increasing team efficiency by 35% and improving on-time project delivery from 65% to 90%.
  • Coached and mentored teams on Scrum and Agile methodologies, resulting in 25% sprint velocity improvement.
  • Spearheaded Kanban adoption, reducing cycle time by 72% and increasing throughput within 16 weeks.
  • Introduced data-driven dashboards (Tableau) for real-time project tracking, reducing the need for status meetings by 43%.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement) to ensure smooth product execution.
  • Partnered with key stakeholders to identify pain points and drive product innovation, leading to a 25% increase in customer satisfaction

Business Analyst

Hieneken/Nigeria Breweries
Awo-omama, Imo State
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Conducted detailed market analysis, identifying key customer needs, which directly contributed to the development and successful launch of 3 new product features across customer platforms, resulting in a 15% increase in customer engagement within the first quarter of launch
  • Played a key role in the company's transition to Scrum methodology, leading to a 20% reduction in project completion time and enhanced team flexibility..
  • Guided product owners in backlog grooming sessions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends, resulting in a 10% improvement in feature prioritization accuracy.
  • Developed and documented detailed business requirements, achieving a 95% alignment rate with stakeholder expectations and project objectives, minimizing scope creep.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze business needs, enhancing operational processes and efficiency.
  • Utilized SQL and data visualization tools to extract and analyze data, providing actionable insights that directly informed strategic business decisions, contributing to a 5% increase in sales revenue.
  • Develop a roadmap for short and long-term work, manage prioritization, and monitor the work to meet objectives.

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Northumbria University At Newcastle
Newcastle
09.2022 - 07.2024

Bachelor - Business Administration And Management

University of Jos
Jos, Nigeria
10.2014 - 08.2019

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication and leadership skills

Kanban

Waterfall

Risk management and mitigation strategies

Automation tools

JIRA,SQL,Excel

Product development

Product lifecycle management

Product strategy

Product roadmaps

Requirements gathering

Agile software development

End to end feature delivery

Data-driven decision making

Scrum Methodology

Timeline management

Project management

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2

Certification

Certified Scrum master (CSM)

Strength

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Link

linkedin.com/in/elisha-unabor-b7447110a/

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Elisha UnaborProduct Manager & Scrum Master