Winston Ailemoh
Luton,ENG
Summary
A talented and commercially aware project & product manager with 5+ years extensive experience in end-to-end delivery combined with 10+ years of experience heading marketing and commercial initiatives across multiple sectors. Proven success in managing and launching products, strategic planning, and team development. Adept at identifying market trends, understanding clients' needs, and collaborative problem-solving. Expert at combining commercial and marketing acumen with project & product management competencies in aligning operational efficiencies with corporate strategic goals. Excels in leveraging the use of a wide range of methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, Scrum and SDLC, to ensure projects are completed OTIF&RQ. Demonstrates proven expertise in product lifecycle management, project & product planning, stakeholder engagement, process optimisation, project governance, change management, performance management, resource management and project financial management. Exhibits proficiency in cultivating strong partnerships with stakeholders to effectively meet project objectives, foster trust, and successfully accomplish strategic organisational goals. CORE & TECHNICAL SKILLS E2E Project/Product Management Product Lifecycle Management Project Planning & Scheduling Strong financial acumen and analytical skills Project Budgeting Scope Management Change Management Stakeholder Management Risk Assessment & Mitigation Resource Management Understanding of digital technology trends Performance Management Supplier Management Commercial Delivery Marketing Strategies MI Reporting Documentation Control Data Analysis Business Analysis Competitive analysis and market research Strategic Team Leadership Communication Skills Problem solving Time Management Team Collaboration Presentation Skills Conflict Resolution Client Relations Tools: MS Office Suite | MS Projects | MS Products | Basecamp | SharePoint | Jira | Confluence Methodologies: Agile | Waterfall | Wagile | Scrum Ceremonies | Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT/PRODUCT MANAGER
ALMOND MEDIA LIMITED
07.2022 - Current
- Maintaining authority at all stages of the project & product lifecycle, including project build, delivery, status reporting, budget tracking, delegation of tasks; and end-to-end development and deployment
- Managing milestone delivery, diligently monitoring for scope creep, and promptly reporting any baseline deviations, while adhering to approved governance standards and processes
- Guiding Developers, Testers, Business Analysts, and Designers, ensuring specifications align with customer needs and business objectives while considering cost vs value
- Partnering with the Product Owner and coaching the assigned project teams on clear and concise Product Backlog management through frequent Backlog Refinement meetings
- Promoting communication consistency and transparency by facilitating regular meetings with stakeholders and producing MI reports (RAG Status / Highlights) on project including accomplishments, KPIs, key issues, and risks
- Supporting the Test Manager and the QA team in ensuring consistent testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of all project deliverables at each stage of completion
- Aligning strategic efforts and guiding the team in mitigating identified risks by effectively managing the RAID log whilst ensuring stakeholders are updated and engaged in the management and control of key risks
- Key Achievements:
- Delivered assigned projects 3 – 4 weeks ahead of schedule by strategically aligning the direction and vision of the projects through quality assurance and monitoring of the timeline, scope, and budget
- Implemented Agile methodologies in partnership with the Scrum Master, resulting in a 25% increase in project adaptability and responsiveness to changing requirements
- Led development, launch, and management of new product, resulting in 25% growth in customer base in 6months
- Conducted detailed market and competitive research to inform design features of new products
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including development, sales, and marketing, ensuring seamless launch of products
- Managed product backlogs and sprint planning based on business priorities and ROI
- Optimized existing product portfolio, improving key performance metrics by 11%.
PROJECT & PRODUCT LEAD / COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Led a diverse project team of 15; and coordinated projects tasks, resourcing, planning and financial management across the board; considering best practice that aligned with the business objectives
- Tracked, reviewed, and revised project activities to ensure project deliverables met overall project objectives; including managing project data by producing project reports to keep leaders abreast on project progress
- Identified and embedded project risk management including risk identification, analysis and monitoring within all projects ensuring effective communication of risks and priorities
- Managed the production of monthly financial reports; and ensured reports accurately reflected overall engagement budget as well as forecasts vs actuals
- Forged and maintained profitable partnerships with key stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, integrated marketing communications agencies, trade partners, healthcare practitioners, and branded items vendors, driving successful delivery
- Successfully improved project performance levels by over 30% through effective scope management, communication, and stakeholder management
- Executed effective change management strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in stakeholder adoption and smooth transitions throughout the project
- Strategically developed a comprehensive 5-year business plan aimed at delivering £7 million in revenue, outlining a strategic roadmap for sustainable growth and profitability.
PROJECT/PRODUCT LEAD
HELLO PRODUCTS LIMITED
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Orchestrated end-to-end project & product management, meticulously overseeing all phases of project & product planning and execution to ensure seamless delivery according to schedule
- Led in managing a portfolio of products, contributing to an increase of 13% in revenue in 6months
- Coordinated and communicated with stakeholders regarding product development and launch strategies
- Conducted user research and feedback analysis to align product features with customer demands, improving overall customer satisfaction by 9%
- Assisted in the preparation and monitoring of product budgets and timelines
- Partnered with the Commercial team to align the business vision, mission, and values with customer needs, digital markets, and emerging sales channels, fostering a cohesive and impactful brand presence
- Defined and communicated strategic goals, actively engaging with business partners and stakeholders to identify untapped marketing and branding opportunities, while staying ahead of market trends and consumer preferences
- Implemented effective monitoring and milestone tracking systems, reducing project delays by 20% and ensuring a 90% adherence to project timelines
- Led cross-functional teams and coordinated efforts of marketing, sales, and creative departments, resulting in seamless project execution and the timely launch of new products, exceeding sales targets by 25% in the first quarter
- Led marketing excellence and successfully delivered stages 1 & 2 of annual brands marketing plan on-time and in-full by Sep 2019.
MARKETING LEAD
PFIZER BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, WEST & EAST AFRICA
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Led the Brand Plan Process, developed comprehensive long, medium, and short-term plans for brands that aligned with three-year sales, profit, and marketing objectives
- Analysed past performance, economic variables, and current capacity in collaboration with the brand team and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with growth and profit objectives
- Oversaw the implementation of innovation across different categories, driving strategic initiatives to enhance product offerings and maintain a competitive edge
- Detailed one-year plans for new and existing brands, working closely with Marketing Managers/Business Managers, and aligned agencies to ensure strategic objectives are achieved
- Strategically partnered with the Sales Director East Africa to develop an Ethiopia Expansion Strategy, delivered 15% contribution to East Africa revenue in Yr1 (2016)
- Delivered robust double-digit revenue growth for the organisation's top 10 brands by implementing an effective pricing strategy and expanding retail distribution channels, which accounted for 85% of the total revenue
- Developed and executed in-store visibility activation strategy in 1500 Nigerian retail pharmacies, expanding to Ghana and Kenya in June 2017.
HEAD OF MARKETING
GLAXOSMITHKLINE, NIGERIA PLC
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Spearheaded the development of long, medium, and short-term plans for brands, strategically proposing initiatives to achieve three-year sales, profit, and marketing objectives
- Oversaw the commercialisation of new product development opportunities for GSK Nigeria's Consumer Healthcare Over-the-Counter Drugs & Oral Health Care portfolio
- Delivered planned pricing strategy on-time and in-full by the end of March 2013, resulting in substantial incremental gross margin growth across key segments: 6% OHC; 3% Drinks; 8% OTC; 3% Beverage
- Orchestrated a comprehensive recovery plan for Panadol, leading the marketing and sales team to execute with excellence, resulting in turnaround from a -37% decline in March 2013 to an impressive +16% growth by August 2013.
PROJECT & PRODUCT MANAGER
DIAGEO AFRICA PLC
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Launched mainstream dark ale with superior mix in terms of proposition, product, packaging and pricing to satisfy the desire of target consumers, delivering 3% incremental value share to the total Guinness beer portfolio within 12 months.
- Led the renovation and repositioning of an unsuccessful innovation into an emerging and strong regional brand with superior mix in terms of product, packaging and pricing that satisfied the desire of target consumers.
- Generated an incremental 2% volume and 1.6% value share for the total lager business portfolio within 12 months.
- Co-responsible for leading the Malt category business into the extra value platform through the launch of a top quality within reach variant, generating 5% incremental value share to the total Guinness Malt portfolio within 12 months.
- Developed the cold serve agenda at the class 4 outlet segmentation to guarantee great times and great experiences for the low-income target group, producing an incremental 2% market share to total Guinness Nigeria portfolio.
BRAND MANAGER ORAL CARE
UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC
04.2005 - 12.2007
- Recovered 2006 value share loss to competition (2005 72%; 2006 65%; Q2 2007 70%).
- Successfully established Close Up Extended Protection Toothpaste and Close Up Expert Toothbrush in the modern trade by achieving a 12% & 6.5% respectively (target was 8% & 5% respectively) value share in the channel of importance.
- Spearheaded the Oral care business into the family health platform from the initial fresh confidence platform through the launch of Close Up Extended Protection Toothpaste & Close up Expert Toothbrush in Q4 2005 creating a 2.7% incremental value share to the total toothpaste portfolio.
- Developed and implemented modern trade consumer activity for Close Up Expert Toothbrush which contributed 17% in consumer off-take (Share in Shop Handling).
- Developed specialized communication materials for the modern trade.
- Launched a low-cost priced toothbrush with superior mix in terms of performance, affordability, and attractiveness to satisfy the desire of low-income consumers.
CUSTOMER SERVICE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC
12.2001 - 03.2005
- Achieved 105% in Enugu moving Key Distributor from 13th to 3rd position in South East exit 2002 vs same period in 2001.
- Recovered inherited bad debt of over =N=5m fully from the Key Distributor in Awka; liquidated customer without writing off a kobo; replaced with a new Key Distributor who was able to inject fresh capital of =N=10m into the company business.
- Introduced the inter-location Key Distributor stock transfer in South East in Q4 2003, later rolled out nationally in Q1, 2004 (between Q4 2003 and Q2 2004, 89% of Key Distributor’s funds tied down were released and re-invested judiciously).
- Hit 98% of total location target exit 2004 while generating 25% growth over and above same period previous year in Umuahia/Oweri business location; sustained this in Q1 2005.
Education
Masters - Managerial Psychology
University of Ibadan
Nigeria02.2010
Skills
* Reporting Template Development
- Agile Work Processes
- Marketing Plan Development
- Project manager supervision
- Effective managerial techniques
- Project Requirements
- Product Development
- Exceptional Time Management Skills
- Exemplary People Management Skills
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Business Planning
- Digital Marketing
- Stakeholder Relations
- Progress Monitoring
- Effective Organization
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategies and Research
- Marketing and Advertising
- Product Management and Branding
- Lead Teams
- Launch New Products
- Business Needs Analysis
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
PROJECT/PRODUCT MANAGER
ALMOND MEDIA LIMITED
07.2022 - Current
PROJECT & PRODUCT LEAD / COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL
09.2019 - 06.2022
PROJECT/PRODUCT LEAD
HELLO PRODUCTS LIMITED
03.2018 - 09.2019
MARKETING LEAD
PFIZER BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, WEST & EAST AFRICA
11.2014 - 03.2018
HEAD OF MARKETING
GLAXOSMITHKLINE, NIGERIA PLC
07.2010 - 07.2014
PROJECT & PRODUCT MANAGER
DIAGEO AFRICA PLC
01.2008 - 06.2010
BRAND MANAGER ORAL CARE
UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC
04.2005 - 12.2007
CUSTOMER SERVICE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC
12.2001 - 03.2005
Masters - Managerial Psychology
University of Ibadan
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