Project Manager Supply Chain

Krishna V Sreeram

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Summary

Twenty plus years of professional experience, including 8 years as a Project Manager, leading large-scale enterprise web and supply chain application initiatives. Adept at blending technology and process to deliver high-quality outcomes across the Software Development and Testing Life Cycles (SDLC/STLC). Proven expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, test strategy, automation framework design, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional team leadership. Strong track record of managing end-to-end delivery across global teams, with hands-on experience in project planning, demand management, quality assurance, and technical business analysis. Recognized for servant leadership style, detail-oriented execution, and a collaborative, results-driven approach.

● Streamlining test strategies and processes improved product reliability, customer satisfaction and overall project efficiency.

● Achieved seamless system transitions and data integrity by motivating cross-functional teams and driving collaboration

● during data migration and integration testing.

● Acted as the liaison between business stakeholders, end-users, and IT, aligning project goals with business needs and executing functional, non-functional, and compliance validation testing for system performance, security, and regulatory adherence.

● Achieved faster turnaround on critical issues through effective defect resolution and enhanced leadership transparency by delivering executive-level reports, leveraging Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies to ensure timely delivery.

● Led QA teams toward a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing project risks, and driving sustained productivity through strategic process improvements.

● Administered ALM, Jira, and SharePoint for global QA projects, optimizing project tracking, issue management, and document governance across teams.

● Led legacy system migrations to modern platforms, reducing technical debt and maintenance costs EXPERIENCE

PVH Corp.New Jersey, US

Project Manager - Enterprise Applications Jun 2015 – Apr 2025

● Led enterprise-wide retail transformation initiatives focused on modernizing product lifecycle, merchandising, and supply chain systems

● Spearheaded the implementation of Centric Fashion PLM to streamline product development and sourcing, creating a unified digital backbone

● Led cross-functional and partner collaboration from concept to retail by managing project teams and aligning testing efforts, including functional, UI, security, end-to-end, and integration testing—across a complex retail and supply chain technology stack

● Led the successful integration of enterprise platforms such as Stibo MDM, Visulon, Blue Yonder Assortment Planning, Lighthouse Reporting, Entefy Costing, SAP S/4HANA, DAM, and Prana Ordering/Catalog to enhance data consistency, operational efficiency, and speed-to-market.

● Led the decommissioning of multiple legacy systems such as PLM Enovia, Assortment Advice, XPC, ACS, and the closure of the Jonesville Distribution Center, ensuring seamless data migration and minimal disruption to business operations.

● Implemented a standardized Global Merchandising Hierarchy organizes structured format of products globally to improve and manage Inventory, Sales analysis and targeted marketing. Successfully onboarded Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands onto SAP systems and downstream systems like MAO, CDT sales force and Distribution Centers.

● Defined and executed enterprise-wide QA best practices, test strategies, and roadmaps to support scalable, high-quality software delivery.

● Hired, mentored, and retained a high-performing, diverse QA team, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused culture.

● Managed day-to-day operations of the QA team, including task assignment, resource planning, and performance reviews aligned with team goals and KPIs.

● Partnered with leadership and cross-functional teams to embed quality early in the SDLC, ensuring proactive risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

● Developed and maintained comprehensive QA documentation, including testing progress reports, defect metrics, and quality dashboards for stakeholder visibility.

● Led the testing of new features, upgrades, and patches to ensure readiness prior to deployment, including regression testing for production fixes.

● Actively participated in Agile ceremonies—backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives—to align QA efforts with development cycles.

● Developed, executed, and maintained manual test cases aligned with acceptance criteria to ensure full coverage of business requirements.

● Championed test automation by identifying key opportunities, implementing best practices, and guiding the team to improve scalability and efficiency.

● Collaborated with development teams to triage defects, validate fixes, and perform re-testing to ensure resolution met quality standards.

● Communicated quality risks and release impacts clearly to stakeholders, advocating for postponement when necessary to protect production integrity.

● Facilitated peer reviews and QA team collaboration on test design, strategy, and bug resolution, both in written documentation and real-time discussions.

● Provided mentorship and coaching on QA methodologies, tools, and techniques, building team capability in both manual and automated testing.

● Offered QA leadership and oversight across multiple project teams, ensuring alignment with strategic quality objectives.

● Contributed to strategic planning for enterprise IT initiatives, aligning QA resources and approaches with long-term business and technology goals.

● Met aggressive release schedules by leading the execution of manual and automated test cycles in adherence to defined quality standards.

● Enhanced team proficiency and tool usage by delivering ALM training and ongoing mentorship, contributing to a stronger, more agile QA team.

● Improved process maturity and future project planning by leading retrospectives and implementing process improvements based on lessons learned.

Phoenix Marketing Solutions New Jersey, US

QA Lead June 2011 – May 2015

● Led the analysis of business (BRD) and system (SRD) requirements to develop test plans and strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals.

● Managed End-to-End testing, delivering high-quality products to multiple clients while implementing QA processes and defining test strategies.

● Performed manual, UI, functional, black box, regression, and UAT testing, ensuring the product met quality and design specifications.

● Extensively used XML and SoapUI for web service testing and validated complex compliance rules critical to the Pharmacy industry.

● Utilized Test Director, Mercury Quality Center, and Team Foundation System to log defects, track test progress, and generate test reports.

● Led and executed testing across SIT, UAT, and Production Parallel environments, coordinating with onshore/offshore teams and development for daily triage calls.

● Used SQL queries to verify data integrity, configurations, workflow flags, and report outputs.

● DocuSign is used for E-Signing

● Managed team hiring, mentoring, and cross-training, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and presenting demos to new clients.

Chenega Technologies New Jersey, US

QA Lead May 2010 – May 2011

● Led different QA teams with multiple subcontractors/vendors, analyzed test requirements, worked with testing teams to generate test plans using Seagulls Database and Microsoft Access Database software, and generated test results from databases for multiple sub- teams and sub-contractor companies. Verizon New Jersey, US

QA Lead Feb 1999 – Apr 2008

● Led the global QA team, ensuring timely delivery and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration for high-quality releases.

● Defined and implemented QA strategies, test planning, and execution for complex applications, ensuring robust test coverage across multiple environments.

● Directed root cause analysis for defects, assessed defect severity, and tracked the status of defects while producing detailed QA reports.

● Coordinated test execution for various types of testing including Integration, Regression, Stress, UAT, and Performance testing across different platforms (Web GUI, CORBA, EDI Interfaces).

● Championed the use of test automation tools (LoadRunner, QTP, WinRunner) to optimize testing processes and improve overall efficiency.

● Managed peer review sessions and worked closely with stakeholders to evaluate test results, prepare detailed test reports, and assess test metrics for continuous improvement.

● Played a key role in troubleshooting and resolving production issues related to application performance, ensuring the highest levels of system stability and user satisfaction.

● Oversaw the creation of detailed test scripts, test environments, and test cases, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical specifications.

Education

KrishnaDevaraya University New Jersey, US

BS in Mathematics India May 1987 – May 1990

Aptech India New Jersey, US

Diploma in Computer Science June 1992– December 1993 NJ Community College New Jersey, US

Java and C++ courses September 2002 – May 2003

ADDITIONAL

● Executive Program Director of NRI Vasavi Association: Led initiatives focused on supporting underprivileged students' education, providing meals to those in need, and improving the lives of elderly individuals. Spearheaded service activities that reached schools in rural villages, driving community outreach and making a tangible impact in underserved areas.

● Director of Om Sri Sai Balaji Temple: Directed the temple’s programs, cultivating a hub for cultural enrichment, spiritual growth, and community engagement. Oversaw initiatives that fostered devotion, discipline, and the preservation of heritage, creating a nurturing environment for the community to thrive.

● Interests: Cooking fusion recipes, watching Korean and global dramas, catan tournaments with family

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