Vishnu Subram
Senior Program Manager - Market & Portfolio Optimization @Circle K
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Program Manager - Market & Portfolio Optimization @Circle K
Laval, QC, CA
Led North American rollout of Smart Checkout, driving adoption from ~20% to 50% across thousands of stores by aligning cross-functional teams and building dashboards for executive visibility- Delivered over $400M in annual cost savings through global GNFR and spend-reduction initiatives, partnering closely with Real Estate, Finance, Operations, and BI- Built and deployed market-level optimization tools, including store-health scorecards, strategic heatmaps, and capital deployment models tied to 4‑wall contribution and market opportunity- Conducted competitive and trade-area analysis to inform site-level decisions, track evolving M&A activity, and optimize location strategy across diverse real estate formats- Prepared narrative-driven executive presentations for senior leadership, translating complex analytics into short, impactful decisions and overcoming resistance through collaborative framing- Served as a go-to stakeholder partner for VPs and SVPs, coordinating scheduling, milestones, and governance across regionally decentralized Business Unit leadership.
EDUCATION
Collège de Maisonneuve
Real estate broker
École Secondaire St-Luc
High School Diploma
Concordia University
B.Eng
Concordia University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Vanier College
DEC
SKILLS
ABOUT VISHNU SUBRAM
I’m a strategic leader with a background in engineering, data, and business who thrives at the intersection of operations, analytics, and real estate.Over the past several years, I’ve led performance and cost optimization programs for thousands of retail locations, driven adoption of Smart Checkout technologies, and helped field and corporate leaders navigate change through data-informed decision-making.My passion lies in translating complex operational and real estate data into clear, actionable strategies—whether that’s optimizing store networks, reducing GNFR spend, or guiding long-term investment decisions.I’ve built strong partnerships across functions and levels, and I’m known for delivering calmly in high-stakes environments—even when the direction is evolving or stakeholder opinions diverge.I’m currently exploring opportunities to apply this experience in a broader strategic capacity, particularly where I can shape how organizations scale, optimize, and future-proof their store portfolios.Let’s connect if you’re focused on growth, transformation, and operational clarity.
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