Ram Krishnan
About Ram Krishnan
Ram Krishnan is a Senior Manager of Enterprise PMO at Advance Auto Parts, with extensive experience in project management and Agile methodologies. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Corning Incorporated and Fidelity Investments, and has a strong educational background in Computer Applications and Business Strategy.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Ram Krishnan serves as the Senior Manager of Enterprise PMO at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2019. He operates within the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. In this role, he oversees project management operations, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and facilitating effective communication across teams.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Ram Krishnan accumulated extensive experience in project management across various organizations. He worked at LabCorp as an IT Project Manager from 2017 to 2019, and at Fidelity Investments as a Program Manager from 2012 to 2016. His tenure at Dex One Corp as Manager of IT Application Development and Business Intelligence lasted from 2004 to 2012, where he managed application development projects.
Education and Expertise
Ram Krishnan holds a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Gujarat University, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Strategy and General Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School between 2007 and 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and strategic planning.
Leadership in Agile Methodologies
Ram Krishnan has demonstrated leadership in implementing Agile methodologies, specifically the SAFe framework. He led the implementation across nine scrum teams within an Agile Release Train, establishing the necessary structures and cadences. He also designed a training structure tailored to the unique needs of each scrum team, facilitating their path to SAFe certification.
Achievements in Project Planning and Budgeting
In his roles, Ram Krishnan has streamlined the yearly roadmap process by collaborating with product leadership, architects, and application owners. This collaboration resulted in an approved year-over-year budget exceeding $20 million. He also instituted and conducted quarterly PI/Planning events for a critical Customer Facing Systems program, which included six POS and supporting products implemented in over 5000 stores nationwide.