Annapurna Yatam

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led Agile transformations for teams of 400 members.
  • Achieved over 95% automation coverage in QA.
  • Founded a childcare initiative supporting working mothers.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Consulting expert with a focus on Agile transformations and delivery management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sap Delivery ManagementAgile MethodologiesQa GovernanceRisk ManagementGovernance FrameworksBusiness DevelopmentScrumProject Management

Other Skills

AutomationTest StrategiesContinuous ImprovementTeam CollaborationCurriculum DesignStaff ManagementStakeholder CollaborationProgram ManagementBusiness AnalysisMicrosoft ProjectRequirements AnalysisSoftware Project ManagementProject Portfolio ManagementRequirements GatheringSDLC

About

I lead with courage, not comfort. I believe that risk & change are not just necessary, they are energizing. & I thrive in environments that challenge me to grow beyond what I know. For me, skill can be learned, but the will to lead, adapt, & transform is what truly drives goals. I’m am driven by one core strength: solving complex problems and building ecosystems where teams can thrive. When I deeply introspected on what truly energizes me, I realized my passion lies in setting up and scaling teams, shaping strong delivery cultures, and driving process excellence in environments that demand resilience and transformation. I enjoy bringing clarity to ambiguity - identifying the right tools, defining measurable goals, establishing governance, and enabling people to perform at their best. While I’ve played multiple roles across my career, problem solving has always been my master skill and the consistent thread connecting my journey. Over the last 15+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to build and transform delivery organizations at scale. I began by setting up IT governance capabilities in India at Invesco, establishing structured PMO processes and enabling seamless global transition. At Deloitte, I led large-scale Agile transformations, driving boot camps and delivery excellence initiatives across programs of up to 400 members, embedding an Agile mindset beyond ceremonies into leadership thinking. At Ecolab, I established Scrum Centers of Excellence, standardized tools, processes, and metrics for Scrum Masters and Program Managers, and played a critical role in building an 80+ member in-house SAP capability—defining governance across support, enhancements, projects, testing, test automation, and quality strategy. Currently, I lead enterprise SAP delivery, QA governance, and Agile transformation initiatives, driving measurable efficiency gains, automation at scale, and high-quality outcomes across multi-regional operations. I thrive in Global Capability Center environments where strategy meets execution and transformation demands both structure and adaptability. My mission is simple: build empowered teams, design sustainable processes, and solve the problems that stand between organizations and their next stage of growth. I don’t just manage delivery - I build trust, shape culture, & move teams forward.

Experience

14 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Ecolab

3 roles

Senior Project Manager

Jan 2023Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Lead Delivery Manager

Promoted

Apr 2021Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • In my current role at Ecolab, I direct end-to-end SAP program delivery and QA governance,
  • managing automation, test strategies, and cross-functional execution across enterprise operations. I
  • spearhead Agile adoption initiatives, establishing Scrum Centers of Excellence (COEs) and mentoring multiple Scrum Teams to enhance organizational agility and delivery predictability. I execute SAP S/4HANA migration strategies, ensuring seamless transitions and zero P1 incidents in SAP upgrade while driving cross-functional orchestration to resolve inter-team risks proactively. My focus on embedding a culture of continuous improvement enables teams to innovate and enhance performance consistently.
  • Achievements: I led an 80+ member SAP Team, including 20+ direct reportees, fostering mentorship and a high-performance culture. I implemented enterprise QA and automation frameworks, achieving over 95% automation coverage and ensuring ≥98% defect suppression. Additionally, I coordinated with vendors and internal teams to deliver complex SAP upgrades, resulting in significant cost savings of $15K per SAP iteration and $33K annually in supply chain operations.
SAP Delivery ManagementQA GovernanceAgile MethodologiesAutomationTest Strategies

Scrum Master

Apr 2021Feb 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Deloitte

2 roles

Scrum Master

Promoted

Jun 2015Mar 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • At Deloitte, I designed and executed risk-based planning frameworks to prioritize mission-critical
  • processes, ensuring zero-defect tolerance across enterprise programs. I orchestrated multi-disciplinary teams across functions and geographies, driving timely defect resolution and seamless collaboration. My role involved guiding executive decision-making through innovative strategies that aligned program execution with organizational priorities. I cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams to optimize processes and enhance performance consistently.
  • Achievements: I established robust governance frameworks and optimized resource allocation, ensuring
  • alignment with leadership vision and enterprise objectives. I also organized Agile Boot Camps for managers and leaders, enhancing their understanding and implementation of Agile practices.
Risk ManagementAgile MethodologiesContinuous Improvement

Senior Consultant

Jun 2015Mar 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Little astronauts school

Business Development Head - Pre School

Jan 2014May 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • During my career break after becoming a mother, I identified a critical gap in childcare support for working women in my community. With no daycare facilities nearby, I founded Little Astronauts — an initiative designed to nurture children at the beginning of their childhood, provide after‑school care, and support them like a parent in projects and homework.
  • I built the venture from the ground up, establishing governance frameworks, policies, curriculum design, and staff management. The initiative grew into a trusted second home for children, enabling mothers to focus on their careers without pressure. Over time, I transitioned the business to a group of passionate women leaders, ensuring continuity and legacy.
  • This experience reflects my ability to:
  • Identify unmet needs and convert them into sustainable business opportunities.
  • Design governance and operating models that balance care, education, and compliance.
  • Empower women leaders to carry forward a mission with passion and accountability.
  • Build scalable initiatives that deliver both social impact and professional value.

Atimi software

Assistant Manager / Scrum Master at Atimi Software | Agile Practitioner

Sep 2012Oct 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • In my role at Atimi Software, I managed key Scrum artifacts, ensuring full transparency and
  • collaboration across stakeholders. I conducted structured backlog refinement sessions and facilitated Scrum events while tracking critical delivery metrics. My focus was on fostering a culture of team empowerment and promoting effective decision-making to enhance performance consistently.
  • Achievements: I standardized project management processes using tools like JIRA and MS Project, optimizing collaboration and reporting accuracy across teams.
Governance FrameworksCurriculum DesignStaff ManagementBusiness Development

Invesco

Adv Business Analyst at Invesco Pvt. Ltd. | PMO Compliance Specialist

Jan 2010Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • As a Business Analyst, I ensured enterprise PMO compliance by enforcing organizational
  • standards and governance requirements. I monitored project progress, identified risks, and escalated
  • deviations to leadership for timely corrective actions. My role involved maintaining comprehensive project documentation and providing leadership with real-time visibility into portfolio health and performance.
  • Achievements: I successfully led a two-month knowledge transfer in Houston, transitioning the IT governance process to India, which strengthened our operational capabilities.
ScrumProject ManagementStakeholder Collaboration

Education

Osmania University

Master's Degree — Computer Applications

Jan 2006Jan 2009

SKR college

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Maths

Jan 2003Jan 2006

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Jan 1996Jan 2003

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