Olaide Olaniyi
Product Manager
My Journey So Far...
At the start , post -Uni, I had never heard about Product management, at that time, you are either into banking, telecommunications and for the creative part, a graphic designer. When I got my first job “accidentally” , yes accidentally, because I had applied for the Telesales role, but during the interview, I was informed I would better fit in as a Product Owner, which meant I had to take up roles such as data management, project management, QA and operations at Visa Cover, that was my first introduction to a Start Up, I enjoyed the thrill, the ambition and what we were delivering, so I decided to stay and became a self starter and learning by myself, as I had no resources, neither where they many people I knew at that time. That journey that started over 8 years ago, has helped shaped me and appreciate the value I bring into any organization and in any industry I have worked with till date.
My Experiences
Product Manager
Sage
February 2022 - Present
Leading product strategy for GoProposal, Oversuite, and Sage for Accountants API.
Product Manager
Enyata
February 2021 - February 2022
Led product strategy and grew company revenue by 100%. Promoted to Product Lead within 3 months. Created effective lead-to-conversion process.
Product Manager
Darum
2020 - 2021
Created product strategy and business plan from ideation to delivery. Led operations and business strategy. Successfully pivoted product direction based on market feedback.
Testimonials
Danielle Fisher
From SAGE
Olaide is a brilliant leader and very experienced Product Manager. He has a level of operational and product knowledge that inspires me, but more importantly he cares about his team and puts them first. He leads without micromanaging and encourages creativity and freedom
Ayeni Oluwaseun
From SBSC
I had the pleasure of working with Olaide as a product manager, and I can say unequivocally that he is one of the most talented and dedicated professionals I have ever worked with. Olaide possesses a unique blend of strategic thinking, attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal skills, making him an invaluable asset to any team
Temitope Seton
From SBSC
Olaide is Product manager that I have worked with, and I admire so much. His firm yet subtle demeanor, his approach to problem solving, how he carries every one on the team along, and his leadership qualities.A leader that is willing to listen and learn, little wonder you are soaring in this field and have left great impact along your path.I look forward to a time when we will work on a product together
Okunola Opeyemi
From ENYATA
Olaide Olaniyi is a person who has great skills and deep experience of advanced product management. He is always punctual, his knowledge is vast and thorough. Excellent and result driven. Works towards maximal customer satisfaction. He had vision to see the benefits and the passion to turn that into measurable results for Enyata Software Engineering limited. I would like to think I have learned more about building a successful product from him. I absolutely would recommend him as product manager
Fareed Babalola
From SBSC
Olaide ability to create a team mindset and single minded focus is second to none.He makes your work easier by being a dynamic project manager and he’s always on hand to help in any way that he can.
Morenike Alabi
From SBSC & ENYATA
We meet many people every day, but only some leave the marks, and one of them is Olaide.We’ve joined our hands on several projects, and Olaide is one of the best people I had as a partner. I highly recommend his expertise to any person looking for a Product Manager. He is the most profound person I have met, and his ability to tackle any problem is remarkable and with a warm smile.Olaide will be a valuable asset to any company
My Core Strengths
Product Strategy and Scalability
- Scaled GoProposal globally, growing the user base from 500 to 1,500
- Create, drive and implement GoProsposal strategy to drive adoption and growh.
Customer-Centric Leadership
- Delivered solutions driving loyalty, scaled Darum to over 3,000 deliveries in 15 months.
- Focused on customer stickiness and satisfaction metrics at Sage through targeted product improvements at Sages
Operational Excellence
Built API and integration strategies at Sage to enhance operational efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Led diverse teams across engineering, design, data, and marketing at multiple companies
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leveraged analytics to achieve ARR growth (+110%) at Enyata
Innovative Problem-Solving
Solved challenges like building Darum from scratch and integrating Sage systems.
Leadership and Communication
Built and led high-performing teams at Sage and Enyata. Regularly communicated complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Game Winner
Operational Systems Builder
Designed scalable systems and API strategies that improved product performance.
Growth Champion
Transitioned startups to enterprise solutions, achieving significant ARR and user base growth.
Mission-Driven Mindset
Passionate about scaling products and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
I have made few mistakes as well, such as removing a feature based off data usage, in other to fix an accessibility issue, whereas it was a feature some users found useful, as there was an edge case for it.
