Karthikeyan Devaraju

Experience

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  IBM

  Sept 2002 - Feb 2020

  Program Manager

  Achievements as Program Manager at IBM:1. Led comprehensive project management from strategy to production, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.2. Streamlined project operations by establishing governance models, utilizing Azure DevOps, and conducting daily standups, enhancing productivity and performance.3. Proactively mitigated risks during the design phase, maintaining project momentum and minimizing disruptions.4. Implemented Agile methodologies, conducted process reviews, and developed communication plans to ensure effective project delivery.Successfully Implemented Projects:1. Warehouse Digitalization – mInventory Mobile App Implementation for Shell Business Operation India.SSIS/Biztalk Interface Migration Project for Shell Business Operation India.2. iSeries AMS Transition and Support Operation Management for Staples Inc., US.3. CIS Tech Remediation Project for DWP, United Kingdom.4. Data Integration Delivery Center Program for Walmart Stores, US.5. Offshore RFP Solution Management and AMS Transition/Support Maintenance Management for Walmart Stores, US.6. Purchase Order Transformation Project for Walmart Stores, US.7. Central America Integration Project for Walmart Stores, US.8. CMS Shutdown Project for HCSC, BlueCross Blue Shield of Illinois Show less

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  Shell

  Mar 2020 - now

  - Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap by liaising with business application owners across asset, vendor, and product owner sectors, ensuring alignment with customer feedback and continuous improvement initiatives. - Collaborate with IDTM/A and Product Owners to establish Enterprise Framework Agreements (EFA) with vendors, enhancing control mechanisms and exploring cost-effective enterprise-wide package deals.Organize Project Governance meetings with suppliers and business stakeholders to review project status, support logs, prioritize improvement backlogs, and align releases with business needs. - Coordinate with business users to conduct surveys on product usability and effectiveness, facilitating discussions with suppliers to drive accountability and implement improvement measures. Show less Achievements as Sr. Project Manager:1. Led comprehensive project management from strategy to production, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.2. Streamlined project operations by establishing governance models, utilizing Azure DevOps, and conducting daily standups, boosting productivity and performance.3. Proactively mitigated risks during the design phase, maintaining project momentum and minimizing disruptions.4. Implemented Agile methodologies, conducted process reviews, and developed communication plans to ensure effective project delivery.Key Projects:1. Contract Lifecycle Management Implementation (2023-24): Managed RFI/RFP processes, developed implementation plans, and estimated costs, leading to successful product selection and rollout.2. Offshore Rig Logicstics Management Product Deployment for Gulf of Mexico (2022-23): Deployed Kabal Product to 16 GoM Assets, achieving $1.5M annual savings on Supplier Collaboration.3. Pilot Deployment of SAP IBP Product (2023): Led the first SAP IBP implementation in Shell UK and Qatar, generating $6.2M annual business value across two assets.4. Data Integration and Enhance DIY Capability (Azure Pathfinder (2022-23)): Enhanced Supply chain data on data platform to show case $40B Supply chain Ops, targeting ~$200M annual savings, ensuring data accuracy and freshness.5. Track and Trace (Supply Chain Visibility ) Product Deployment (2020-2022): Deployed SCV product to 7 major downstream and chemical assets, generating $15.2M in business value. Show less

  • Sr. Product Manager in Shell

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2023