Strategic and innovation-driven Associate Product Manager with over seven years of experience delivering high-impact digital products and market expansion across global and emerging markets. Skilled in agile product development, business optimisation, and data-driven decision-making to drive measurable growth. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and leveraging AI and analytics to enhance go-to-market strategies and improve customer engagement by up to 40%. Recognised for strong leadership in business transformation, process automation, and governance excellence, with a passion for developing user-centred products that address complex market challenges through innovation and strategic alignment.

Charles Ndu-metu

Strategic and innovation-driven Associate Product Manager with over seven years of experience delivering high-impact digital products and market expansion across global and emerging markets. Skilled in agile product development, business optimisation, and data-driven decision-making to drive measurable growth. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and leveraging AI and analytics to enhance go-to-market strategies and improve customer engagement by up to 40%. Recognised for strong leadership in business transformation, process automation, and governance excellence, with a passion for developing user-centred products that address complex market challenges through innovation and strategic alignment.

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Strategic and innovation-driven Associate Product Manager with over seven years of experience delivering high-impact digital products and market expansion across global and emerging markets. Skilled in agile product development, business optimisation, and data-driven decision-making to drive measurable growth. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and leveraging AI and analytics to enhance go-to-market strategies and improve customer engagement by up to 40%. Recognised for strong leadership in business transformation, process automation, and governance excellence, with a passion for developing user-centred products that address complex market challenges through innovation and strategic alignment.

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Work Experience

Senior Manager, AI Product & Market Expansion at Remote
April 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Lead the development and delivery of AI-enabled product strategies; drive scalable go-to-market programs and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate adoption and revenue growth in global markets.
Associate Product Manager at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Designed and deployed digital trade-finance solutions that improved transaction transparency and client onboarding efficiency by 30%. Led cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and compliance to execute regional initiatives.
Product Manager at Chars Domez Integrated Services
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Led full design and implementation of innovative B2B product solutions, significantly improving client retention and achieving a 42% uplift in annual renewals across service categories.
Business Transformation & Growth Consultant at Chars Domez Integrated Services
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Conducted enterprise process reviews and introduced optimization strategies that enhanced operational efficiency by 28% across key departments.
Graduate Trainee - Strategy and Commercial at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Supported strategic planning initiatives across portfolios to improve investment outcomes.
Finance Intern at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Supported reconciliation and audit preparation processes; maintained compliance and produced daily cash flow reports.
Product Manager at Charsdomez Integrated Services
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Led full product development for innovative B2B solutions, significantly improving client retention and achieving a 42% uplift in annual renewals across service categories.
Business Transformation and Growth at Charsdomez Integrated Services
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Streamlined product roadmaps and agile sprint frameworks, effectively reducing time-to-market by 35%.

Education

MBA at University of Roehampton
January 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
MBA at Schiller International University
January 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
Financial Management Technology at Federal University of Technology
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025
MBA at University of Roehampton, United Kingdom
January 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
MBA at Schiller International University, France
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025

Qualifications

SCRUM Fundamentals Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Education