Ernestine
Product Manager - Product Owner
Available now
Building products that make impact
30+ clients
I shape digital products with strategy, empathy and impact.
Located in Paris, available worldwide.
Ernestine
Product Manager - Product Owner
Available in june 2026
Building products that make impact
30+ clients
I shape digital products with strategy, empathy and impact.
Located in Paris, available worldwide.
Proudly worked with:
Proudly worked with:
My work
Check out some of my favorite & most recent projects.
Hello bank!
Boosted journeys with data-driven UX
Hello bank!
Boosted journeys with data-driven UX
Catenda
Improved SaaS workflows for users
Catenda
Improved SaaS workflows for users
Orange Money
Simplified mobile payments experience
Orange Money
Simplified mobile payments experience
Saint Gobain
Web redesign
Saint Gobain
Web redesign
My skills
Here’s how I can help bring your vision to life:
Product Management
Strong experience in defining product vision, roadmaps, and backlog priorities. Skilled in balancing customer needs with business strategy, ensuring that each feature delivered brings measurable value and supports growth.
Digital Strategy
Entrepreneurial mindset proven with Eko Education, where I built a digital growth strategy combining branding, campaigns, and acquisition tactics. Skilled at turning ideas into scalable, impactful initiatives.
Leadership & Teamwork
Experienced in leading cross-functional and international teams. Foster collaboration, accountability, and alignment, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while keeping the team motivated and engaged.
UX Research
Hands-on practice in user discovery, testing, and data analysis. Able to uncover friction points and translate insights into actionable improvements that enhance the customer journey.
Consultation Services
Worked with corporates, SMEs, and startups in Europe and Africa. Advised on digital transformation strategies, helping businesses improve visibility, customer acquisition, and digital performance.
Product Management
Strong experience in defining product vision, roadmaps, and backlog priorities. Skilled in balancing customer needs with business strategy, ensuring that each feature delivered brings measurable value and supports growth.
Digital Strategy
Entrepreneurial mindset proven with Eko Education, where I built a digital growth strategy combining branding, campaigns, and acquisition tactics. Skilled at turning ideas into scalable, impactful initiatives.
Leadership & Teamwork
Experienced in leading cross-functional and international teams. Foster collaboration, accountability, and alignment, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while keeping the team motivated and engaged.
UX Research
Hands-on practice in user discovery, testing, and data analysis. Able to uncover friction points and translate insights into actionable improvements that enhance the customer journey.
Consultation Services
Worked with corporates, SMEs, and startups in Europe and Africa. Advised on digital transformation strategies, helping businesses improve visibility, customer acquisition, and digital performance.
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My work process
My approach combines strategy, user focus and agile delivery to turn ideas into products that create real value.
Identify user needs and business goals through research and workshops.
01
Discovery
Identify user needs and business goals through research and workshops.
01
Discovery
02
Define
Prioritize features and create a clear roadmap aligned with strategy.
02
Define
Collaborate with design and dev teams to deliver iterative value.
03
Design & Build
Collaborate with design and dev teams to deliver iterative value.
03
Design & Build
04
Test & Measure
Run A/B tests, monitor KPIs, and validate assumptions.
04
Test & Measure
Continuously improve based on data and user feedback.
05
Iterate
Continuously improve based on data and user feedback.
05
Iterate
Tools I use daily
See how my expertise with these tools drives better results.
Microsoft Planner
Task coordination and project tracking
100%
Microsoft Planner
Task coordination and project tracking
100%
Microsoft Teams
Align. Collaborate. Deliver.
90%
Microsoft Teams
Align. Collaborate. Deliver.
90%
Jira
Agile planning and backlog management
70%
Jira
Agile planning and backlog management
70%
Contensquare
User behavior analytics and optimization
50%
Contensquare
User behavior analytics and optimization
50%
Framer
No-code website builder
50%
Framer
No-code website builder
50%
2025
2025
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
My journey through product and digital
Over the past years, I have built my career at the intersection of digital banking, product management, and entrepreneurship. From launching my own EdTech initiative to leading product strategies for a top European bank, each step has shaped the way I approach user needs and business goals. This timeline highlights the key milestones that define my path as a Product Manager.
Senior Product Owner
Hello bank!
2023 - Current
Senior Product Owner
Hello bank!
2023 - Current
Digital Project Manager
Tactee
2022 - 2023
Digital Project Manager
Tactee
2022 - 2023
Digital Consultant
Freelance
2017 - 2021
Digital Consultant
Freelance
2017 - 2021
Founder
Eko Education
2017 - 2020
Founder
Eko Education
2017 - 2020
8
Years of experience in project management
20
%
20% boost in digital conversion rates, driven by my product leadership.
Client satisfaction rate built on trust and results.
Words from
my clients
Words from
my clients
Loved by those
who value my skills.
Loved by those
who value my skills.
Anthony C.
SEO Director
Working with Ernestine has always been inspiring. She has a rare ability to turn complex business requirements into clear and user-friendly journeys. Her rigor, organizational skills, and ability to listen make her an outstanding project manager who knows how to bring a team together around common goals.
Anthony C.
SEO Director @ Chanel
FAQ
What is your experience as a Product Owner in digital banking?
I have led product roadmaps and digital journeys at Hello bank! (BNP Paribas), focusing on UX research, A/B testing, and agile delivery. My role includes backlog management, feature prioritization, and ensuring that every release improves customer satisfaction and conversion.
How do you approach product discovery and UX research?
My process starts with user interviews, data analysis, and usability testing to uncover pain points. I then validate assumptions and translate insights into features that bring measurable value. This discovery discipline ensures alignment between business goals and customer needs.
What industries have you worked in as a Product Manager or Consultant?
I have experience across banking, telecom, and EdTech. I worked on digital banking optimization at BNP Paribas, managed large telecom projects with Orange and MTN, and launched my own EdTech platform, Eko Education, empowering women in tech.
What are your core skills as a Product Manager?
My expertise includes product strategy, backlog management, UX research, agile leadership, consulting, and digital strategy. I am skilled at turning business objectives into user-centered products, delivering measurable results such as improved conversion rates and increased product adoption.
Are you open to international opportunities in Product Management?
Yes. I have already lived and worked in South Africa from 2019 to 2021, which makes relocation natural for me. I am open to opportunities in digital banking, fintech, or telecom where I can leverage my international experience and agile product leadership.
Do you have any other questions?
What is your experience as a Product Owner in digital banking?
I have led product roadmaps and digital journeys at Hello bank! (BNP Paribas), focusing on UX research, A/B testing, and agile delivery. My role includes backlog management, feature prioritization, and ensuring that every release improves customer satisfaction and conversion.
How do you approach product discovery and UX research?
My process starts with user interviews, data analysis, and usability testing to uncover pain points. I then validate assumptions and translate insights into features that bring measurable value. This discovery discipline ensures alignment between business goals and customer needs.
What industries have you worked in as a Product Manager or Consultant?
I have experience across banking, telecom, and EdTech. I worked on digital banking optimization at BNP Paribas, managed large telecom projects with Orange and MTN, and launched my own EdTech platform, Eko Education, empowering women in tech.
What are your core skills as a Product Manager?
My expertise includes product strategy, backlog management, UX research, agile leadership, consulting, and digital strategy. I am skilled at turning business objectives into user-centered products, delivering measurable results such as improved conversion rates and increased product adoption.
Are you open to international opportunities in Product Management?
Yes. I have already lived and worked in South Africa from 2019 to 2021, which makes relocation natural for me. I am open to opportunities in digital banking, fintech, or telecom where I can leverage my international experience and agile product leadership.
Do you have any other questions?
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Proven results across industries
From banking to e-commerce and corporate websites, I help businesses optimize user experience, increase engagement, and drive growth through tailored digital strategies.
Proven results across industries
From banking to e-commerce and corporate websites, I help businesses optimize user experience, increase engagement, and drive growth through tailored digital strategies