REBECCA OLUWAFOLAKEMI ALONGE

Product Manager | Agile Project Manager | Product Strategy & Operations

About

Product Manager with experience leading cross-functional teams to plan, build, and deliver digital products from concept to launch. Skilled in product strategy, roadmap planning, Agile delivery, stakeholder management, sprint planning, and product execution. Experienced working closely with engineering, design, QA, marketing, and leadership teams to align product initiatives with business goals and user needs.

Work

H-SETS Digital & IT Solutions

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Product Manager & Project Manager

Lagos, , Nigeria

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Summary

Lead product planning and delivery across multiple digital products, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution from ideation through release.

Highlights

Define product requirements, deliver plans, develop roadmaps, and structure sprint/execution schedules.

Coordinate engineering, design, QA, marketing, and operations teams to align product initiatives.

Facilitate essential Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and backlog refinement.

Established structured operational workflows and Agile processes that improved cross-team collaboration and execution efficiency.

Track project risk, product quality, overall delivery timelines, and report progress to executive leadership.

Coordinated the simultaneous delivery of multiple digital learning platforms and technology programs (e.g., H-SETS Academy, Learnogauge AI, and Citadel Dental Hospital).

HNG Internship

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Product Management Track (Sub-team Lead)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Led cross-functional product development initiatives, translating user insights into structured requirements and ensuring efficient delivery within Agile sprint cycles.

Highlights

Led 3 cross-functional technical sub-teams (Backend, Frontend, UI/UX) to successfully deliver digital products during internship cycles.

Translated complex stakeholder and user insights into comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs), user stories, and detailed task flows.

Authored clear, sprint-ready tickets with defined dependencies and acceptance criteria, streamlining engineering execution and reducing development roadblocks.

Actively participated in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and review sessions, contributing to enhanced delivery clarity and team alignment.

Conducted rigorous UAT and feature validation, ensuring product usability, functionality, and adherence to defined requirements.

Documented critical workflows and facilitated structured communication, enhancing collaboration and understanding across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mass Communication Grade: Second Class Upper

Federal Polytechnic Offa

Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
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National Diploma Mass Communication Grade: Upper Credit

Languages

English

Skills

Tools & Technologies

Jira, ClickUp, Notion, Figma, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Google Meet, Zoom.

Soft Skills

Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Decision Making, Time Management, Adaptability.

Core Competencies

Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Agile & Scrum, Sprint Planning, Product Discovery, Backlog Prioritisation, User Stories & Acceptance Criteria, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Product Documentation, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance.

Projects

YourParkGuide

Summary

Developed a guide to improve user navigation and feature discoverability for a digital product.

SkillBridge – Product Definition & MVP Documentation Project

Summary

Focused on product definition and MVP documentation, including user pain point validation and prioritization frameworks.

Inspekta UX Improvement Project

Summary

Focused on improving user experience for search and scheduling workflows.

Citadel Dental Hospital Website

Summary

Corporate healthcare website project.

H-SETS Academy

Summary

A digital learning platform delivering technology and professional development programmes.

Learnogauge AI Learning Platform

Summary

AI-powered learning platform designed for students and tutors.

SchoolBase (Education SaaS Tool)

Summary

Developed an Education SaaS tool to digitize core school operations.

Women Techsters (Tech4Dev) – Product Management Training Project

Summary

Participated in a product management training program, focusing on market research and MVP definition for small businesses.

CareerEX – Product Management Programme Project

Summary

Engaged in a product management program focused on identifying and solving operational inefficiencies through stakeholder interviews.

References

References

Available upon request.

Certificates

HNG Internship Programme

HNG

Women Techsters - Product Management Track

Tech4Dev