About
I’m Jide Pomary — a Product Manager, strategist, and business leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling digital products across fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology. My work is driven by a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and turning ideas into impactful solutions that meet both business and user needs.
Born in Ogun State and raised across Nigeria, I’ve gained a deep appreciation for diverse markets and user behaviors. This perspective has shaped my approach to product development — blending strategic thinking with real-world application.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics (Magna Cum Laude) from Bowen University and an MBA from the University of Lagos. My career began in sales at DAG Motorcycle Industries (Bajaj), where I discovered a deeper passion for building products rather than just selling them.
Today, I serve as Senior Products and Partnerships Manager at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, leading a team of product and software engineers. Together, we develop fintech solutions, drive strategic partnerships, and scale digital products. Notable achievements include:
- Launching and expanding products like Payzone, Payzone Link & Store, Paywithbank3D, Wbiz (ERP), and BMAC (ERP).
- Spearheading Union Bank’s Mastercard-Acquiring Business.
- Leading API-driven ERP payment integrations.
- Securing partnerships with top financial institutions and tech providers.
Beyond fintech, I’ve worked across startups, consulting, and enterprise software – including a consulting role in the hospitality sector, where I served as a Marketing Manager and sharpened my skills in business strategy, customer insights, and achieving product-market fit.
Expertise & interests
I’m an AIPMM Certified Product Manager, a Mastercard Certified Professional in Digital Payments, and hold certifications in Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Product Management.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about football (Team Manchester United), table tennis, boxing (Tyson Fury, Usyk, Joshua), fashion, and music. I’m also learning to play the guitar and recently completed my first book, Sins of Our Fathers — the first of many to come.
I thrive on building products that solve real problems, leading teams toward a shared vision, and forging partnerships that create lasting impact. If you’re looking to connect product strategy and business growth — let’s talk.
Mentoring
Inspired by my journey? Let’s walk yours even better.
Mentorship is a powerful way to turn experience into impact. As a product leader and strategist, I’m passionate about guiding others to grow, thrive, and lead with confidence.
Why Mentorship?
Mentorship is more than advice , it’s a partnership. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, building new skills, or seeking strategic clarity, I’m here to support your growth with insight, empathy, and experience.
What You’ll Gain:
- Clarity on your goals and career direction.
- Practical strategies for product management, leadership, and growth.
- Honest feedback and accountability.
- A safe space to explore challenges and celebrate wins
My Mentorship Approach:
- Start: We build rapport and define your goals.
- Grow: Regular, tailored sessions to track progress and share insights.
- Thrive: Reflect on achievements and set you up for continued success
Let’s Connect
If you’re ready to unlock your potential, I’d love to support your journey.
Connect with me on ADPList and let’s get started.
Projects
CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Software
Intro & Goal
A functional yet robust solution for managing the sales funnel from leads to customers to net promoters/referrals.
Challenges
Team was spread thin with other two products that were live.
Solution
The solution will provide a cheaper yet functional and robust alternative to foreign CRM solutions. It will include amongst other things Omni-channel messaging and call integration and social media integration as well as marketing automation.
My role
To continue the development of the product and take it to market.
Results
- Bug identification and fixes.
- Product re-alignment and competitor analysis (Dynamics CRM, Zoho CRM and others)
- Setting MVP and MLP (minimum viable product and minimum lovable product)
Fintech - VAS (Virtual Account Service)
Intro & Goal
The Virtual Account Service (VAS) was designed for retail stores to streamline payment processing and enhance transaction security. Key features included:
- Unique Account Numbers
Real-Time Tracking - Automated Reconciliation
- Customizable Accounts
- Multi-Currency Support
- Enhanced Security
- Scalability
- Integration Capabilities
- Static and Dynamic Account Options
The problem
- Retail stores faced several challenges:
- High incidence of fraudulent transactions, including fake receipts
- Lack of real-time confirmation for credit alerts
- Reliance on outdated confirmation methods like SMS and email alerts
Solution
We introduced:
- Dynamic virtual account number generation with timed transaction windows to eliminate fake receipts and unauthorized payments
- Real-time in-app alerts, replacing outdated SMS/email notifications and enabling instant transaction verification
My role
- Ideated and led product research, using data from the National Bureau of Statistics and the Central Bank of Nigeria to identify dominant payment behaviors (bank transfers, debit cards, internet banking, and cash)
- Directed prototyping and development of the solution.
- Managed stakeholders, coordinated with marketing agencies, and supervised go-to-market and activation campaigns.
Results
- Massive adoption across retail stores.
- Averaged 100–200 app downloads daily.
- Significant increase in transaction volumes.
- Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 on mobile App stores.
ERP tool (Enterprise Resource Planning Software) – First stint
Intro & Goal
The ERP had Accounting, Inventory management and Human resources module, Accountant-Business Owner collaborator, invoicing, major accounting books of entry, attendance tracking, and payroll master.
The problem (Internal & External)
- Lack of locally built and world-class ERP comparable to global counterparts (SAGE, QuickBooks)
- Foreign solutions were becoming increasingly expensive and inaccessible to SMEs.
- As a startup, we faced limited funding for product development and marketing.
Solution
Launched a comprehensive ERP with: Accounting, Inventory, and HR modules, Real-time collaboration between accountants and business owners, attendance tracking and payroll automation.
My role
- Joined during the development phase and refined the go-to-market strategy.
- Led product launch efforts across print and digital media.
- Conducted product pitch sessions with banks and accounting professionals.
- Secured partnerships with two major commercial banks to retail the ERP to SMEs.
- Developed pricing strategy through scenario analysis..
- Headed the sales team and collaborated on digital marketing.
- Led product iteration and process re-engineering based on customer feedback
Results
- Achieved over 3 million in sales revenue 6 months post launch.
- Lead the team to the first ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) annual conference in Abuja – Nigeria.
- Spearheaded efforts to get first ISVs (Independent software vendors) for the Wragby Partner Network. A strategic partnership initiative to keep sign-ups rolling in for a commission.
- Increased sales revenue by 3X.
- Spearheaded efforts at feature improvement with development team – taking customer feedback and leading iteration sessions.
ERP tool (Enterprise Resource Planning Software) Second stint
Intro & Goal
The ERP had Accounting, Inventory management and Human resources module, accounting books of entries, accounts receivables and payables, invoicing, payment integration for salary and vendor payments, leave management, employee profile, 360 degrees performance management with document upload
The problem (Internal & External)
Slow development, poor Stakeholder management, no marketing budget, lack of product vision
Solution
The ERP had Accounting, Inventory management and Human resources module.
My role
Inherited the product, solidified the product vision (API integration to a payment solution) to make it more robust. Feature add-ins across the three modules (Accounting, inventory, and HR), revamped leave approval/rejection process flows, revamped loan application, review and approval process flows.
Results
- Completed integration to a payment platform (Remita) in first 3 months
- Collaborated with marketing team to improve digital Prescence and get first digital advertising spend with 40% improvement in sign up ratio.
- Lead the team to the first ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) annual conference in Abuja – Nigeria.
- Spearheaded efforts to get first ISVs (Independent software vendors) for the Wragby Partner Network. A strategic partnership initiative to keep sign-ups rolling in for a commission.
- Increased sales revenue by 2X
Ready to create exceptional products?
Contact me
My email
jidepomary@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jidepomary/