Hi, I'm Abimbola Olayeni, a strategic and results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience managing cross-functional teams and complex products. I specialize in agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies and excel at stakeholder and risk management, as well as process optimization to drive operational efficiency and maximize ROI. I enjoy aligning business goals with project roadmaps and working closely with development teams to improve product usability and customer engagement. I have a passion for technology, innovation, and especially generative AI, which I continuously explore to enhance my work and deliver impactful results.

ABIMBOLA OLAYENI

Hi, I'm Abimbola Olayeni, a strategic and results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience managing cross-functional teams and complex products. I specialize in agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies and excel at stakeholder and risk management, as well as process optimization to drive operational efficiency and maximize ROI. I enjoy aligning business goals with project roadmaps and working closely with development teams to improve product usability and customer engagement. I have a passion for technology, innovation, and especially generative AI, which I continuously explore to enhance my work and deliver impactful results.

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Hi, I’m Abimbola Olayeni, a strategic and results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience managing cross-functional teams and complex products. I specialize in agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies and excel at stakeholder and risk management, as well as process optimization to drive operational efficiency and maximize ROI.

I enjoy aligning business goals with project roadmaps and working closely with development teams to improve product usability and customer engagement. I have a passion for technology, innovation, and especially generative AI, which I continuously explore to enhance my work and deliver impactful results.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

Project Manager at Pave HQ (EdTech Saas/B2B/B2C)
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Managed entire project lifecycle and progress monitoring, ensuring 75% adherence to project requirements. Developed and managed project plan, roadmap, and prioritized backlog to eliminate project creep by 70%. Identified and mitigated 60% of potential risks early. Improved platform KPIs by 15% through iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
Product/Project Manager at ZippiTech (E-Commerce)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Led sprint planning and sprints across cross-functional teams to deliver 70% of features on time. Managed backlog using Azure DevOps, conducted user research and competitor analysis to develop 70% of product features. Aligned product development with the roadmap to deliver an MVP within 8 weeks. Owned product vision, strategy, and delivery. Worked closely with development on user testing and QA to improve usability and customer engagement by 70%. Managed third-party API integrations for seamless user experience.
Project Manager at Yiaga Africa (Not Too Young To Run Hub)
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Collaborated with business stakeholders to define goals, scope, and deliverables. Optimized team efficiency using burn-down charts and cycle time metrics. Defined product strategies, user stories, and success metrics. Cooperated with marketing and communications to align outreach initiatives with organizational objectives, enhancing stakeholder relationships.
Product Manager at Gartmore Technologies (B2B Saas)
February 28, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Collaborated with developers, designers, and marketing teams to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Led end-to-end product development and launch of 2 projects, managing product backlog to align with business goals which increased user engagement and revenue. Created detailed product specifications, user stories, and success metrics.

Education

BA (Hons) History and Strategic Studies at University of Lagos, Lagos
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
ND, Mass Communication at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Generative AI Overview For Project Managers
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Google Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Agile Project Management
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate