Lawal King

Product Manager
Lagos, NG.

About

Dynamic Entry-level Product Manager with a proven ability to drive 0→1 digital product development from conception to launch, leveraging comprehensive user research, PRD expertise, and no-code tools. Adept at problem discovery and translating complex user needs into actionable, shipped features through effective cross-functional collaboration, aiming to innovate and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Work

TAXD
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Lead Product Manager

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Summary

Spearheaded product discovery and definition for a Tax Calculator with an AI assistant, addressing critical user understanding gaps in tax reform.

Highlights

Identified a critical user problem regarding the new Tax Reform 2026, uncovering a 40% knowledge gap among workers and small business owners, informing product strategy.

Defined the comprehensive product vision and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) scope for an AI-powered Tax Calculator, projecting a 30% improvement in user comprehension of tax reforms.

Executed in-depth user research, translating key insights from over 100 user interviews into detailed PRD documentation that guided the development of user-centric features.

AccessTravel
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Lead Product Manager

Not specified, Not specified, Not specified

Summary

Drove product development lifecycle by unifying requirement gathering, PRD documentation, and facilitating cross-functional team alignment for efficient project delivery.

Highlights

Streamlined requirement gathering and PRD documentation processes, improving task clarity by 25% and accelerating feature development cycles.

Fostered seamless alignment and communication for a 30+ member team across multiple workstreams, reducing dependency-related delays by 15% and ensuring on-track project delivery.

Led critical cross-functional meetings, enhancing product understanding and strategic alignment across teams, which resulted in a 10% reduction in re-work.

Cercle francais, Unilag.
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Head of Media

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Led media strategy and cross-functional event coordination, enhancing visibility and engagement for the organization's initiatives.

Highlights

Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration across 5 departments, ensuring seamless execution of event campaigns that significantly boosted participant engagement by 20%.

Secured extensive media coverage in key campus publications, increasing organizational visibility by 30% and reinforcing brand presence among the student body.

Successfully organized the signature annual FrancoFest 4.0 event, attracting over 500 attendees and achieving a 95% positive feedback rate for cultural enrichment.

Education

University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Bachelor's Degree

French Education

Languages

English
French

Skills

User Research
Agile Methodologies
Cross-functional collaboration
Roadmap Planning
Product Documentation
Strategic Thinking
Effective Communication