MS-Office Suite
Dennis Nduati
Product Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Proactive and achievement-oriented Product Manager polished in analyzing data, identifying trends and crafting strategies. Offering 3 years background overseeing product development programs from conceptualization through market integration. Familiar with market research, consumer behavior and marketing techniques. Dedicated to driving successful product launches and optimizing product strategies to meet customer needs and business objectives. Aspiring to contribute expertise and creativity to drive product growth and success in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager
Zimari Group
Nairobi
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Oversaw and managed team of more than 15 professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and achievement of departmental goals.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall organizational performance.
- Managed budgets, allocated resources, and monitored financial performance to ensure cost-effective operations and achievement of financial targets.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Conducted performance evaluations, identified areas for improvement, and implemented strategies to enhance team productivity and individual development.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
- Led cross-functional projects, ensuring successful execution, on-time delivery, and adherence to project scope and budget.
- Identified potential risks and developed risk mitigation strategies to minimize impact of uncertainties on project outcomes.
- Made data-driven and informed decisions, considering long-term implications on business performance and growth.
- Effectively communicated project updates, proposals, and performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Nurtured and developed talent within team, fostering culture of learning and growth to support career progression and employee satisfaction.
- Implemented change management strategies to facilitate organizational transitions and ensure smooth adaptation to new processes and initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and legal requirements to mitigate risk and maintain ethical standards.
- Developed strong customer relationships, addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Explored new business opportunities, partnerships, and market trends to expand company's market presence and revenue streams.
Associate Project Manager
Zimari Group
Nairobi
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted Project Manager in coordinating project activities, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines.
- Facilitated effective communication between project team members, stakeholders, and management to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with team leads to allocate resources, including human resources, materials, and equipment, based on project requirements and budget constraints.
- Identified potential risks and issues that may impact project outcomes and worked with Project Manager to develop mitigation strategies.
- Assisted in budget management and tracked project expenses to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.
- Maintained accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant information.
- Monitored project deliverables to ensure they met quality standards and adhered to project specifications.
- Assisted in managing changes to project scope, timeline, and requirements, and communicated changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Contributed to development and implementation of best practices, process improvements, and lessons learned to enhance project efficiency and success.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
The Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2017 - 12.2022
Skills
Product Management
Design Thinking
Innovation pipeline
Operations management
Project Management
Project Brief Design
Interpersonal Communication
Google Workspace
Project Planning Oversight
Resource Utilization Planning
Brand development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Strategic planning
Software
MS-Project
Figma
Asana
Slack
Trello
Jira
Adobe Illustrator
Google Workspace
Certification
Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals
Timeline
Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals
07-2023
Assistant Manager
Zimari Group
01.2023 - 06.2023
Associate Project Manager
Zimari Group
02.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
The Technical University of Kenya
08.2017 - 12.2022