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Vikas Adlakha

Vikas Adlakha

Slough,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished IT professional with extensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Oracle Cloud ERP & EBS, and Cyber Security. Proven track record in leading end-to-end SDLC projects and managing DevOps processes using Azure DevOps, AWS, and Salesforce. Adept at strategic advisory and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on data analytics through Power BI, Tableau, and SAS. Demonstrated success in P&L ownership and ITIL service management. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency through agile methodologies as a Scrum Master.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Technical Delivery Manager

InspireXT Consulting Ltd.
London, UK
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Led full lifecycle Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, SCM, and CX implementations including configuration, testing, training, and cutover.
  • Successfully managed multi-tier stakeholder environments across business, IT, and vendors to align delivery outcomes with strategic business objectives.
  • Developed and maintained detailed project plans, managing budgets, risks, and supplier performance for on-time, on-budget end to end delivery.
  • Owned full P&L accountability for account, achieving top-line growth and bottom-line profitability.
  • Championed Agile delivery frameworks, promoting iterative processes and continuous improvement for high-quality outcomes.
  • Actively contributed to shaping company's IT roadmap by aligning program plans with strategic goals to drive business value.
  • Responsible for planning Service Acceptance and working with Operations team to ensure ready-for-service is achieved.
  • Conducted executive workshops and facilitated stakeholder alignment to ensure transparency and governance.
  • Managed Auto Configuration Management Tool deployment processes across modules using Oracle APEX, REST APIs, and RPA technologies.
  • Managed third-party vendors and integration governance to ensure seamless solution delivery.
  • Deep understanding of Oracle Cloud strategy and offerings, including SaaS, PaaS, and IAAS with expertise across Oracle Cloud, Private Cloud, and Managed Cloud environments.
  • Managed and successfully delivered 170+ business-critical backlog tickets, improving operational efficiency and reducing technical debt.
  • Led full lifecycle software delivery from planning through deployment, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across finance and supply chain domains.
  • Client: DE Beers Jewellers

IT Delivery Manager

HCL Technologies UK
London, United Kingdom
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led global Enterprise Voice Solution Program, successfully implementing across 50+ sites in UK, Europe, and EMEA, optimizing voice infrastructure and improving operational efficiency.
  • Led large-scale IT infrastructure consolidation, including service transition, decommissioning of legacy servers/voice infrastructure, and EUC/device rollout across 150+ sites in UK, Europe, and EMEA.
  • Championed PSTN UK Survey Project, delivering in-depth analysis and strategic recommendations for PSTN line upgrades to improve network performance and scalability.
  • Managed high-impact Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Data Migration initiatives for Unilever UK, fortifying data security and ensuring smooth transitions to modernized systems.
  • Established and drove success criteria for portfolio, including detailed performance metrics for time, cost, technical deliverables, and overall impact on business objectives.
  • Proactively identified delivery risks, defined mitigation strategies, and maintained programme momentum through structured issue resolution frameworks
  • Client: Unilever

IT Program Manager – Digital Supply Chain

HCL Technologies UK
London, United Kingdom
06.2018 - 06.2022
  • Delivered and managed complex digital transformation programs and large-scale Retail and Oracle Supply Chain projects to achieve business outcomes.
  • Managed and delivered end to end 3rd party Integrations programs (FM, TMS, WFM) through Azure Saas solution.
  • Accountable for Inhouse Software Application Development & Rollouts.
  • Collaborated with senior stakeholders to support business strategy development and implementation.
  • Led SteerCo and management meetings, communicating progress to senior stakeholders.
  • Managed day-to-day delivery of business projects to agreed scope and quality standards, ensuring adherence to project management processes.
  • Managed end-to-end engagement in complete application development lifecycle: requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Monitored program's overall progress, reported on key project indicators, and recommended corrective actions when needed.
  • Ensured that Quality Standards and SLAs were met to build lasting relationships with clients and partner organizations.
  • Client: Primark

Sr. Project Manager

HCL Technologies
Noida, India
11.2015 - 06.2018
  • Led IT program delivery and assurance teams for all Group IT programs across multiple lines of business (application development, integration, data conversion, server migrations).
  • Defined and enforced programme governance frameworks, including RAID logs, dependency mapping, and SteerCo reporting.
  • Owned escalation and risk mitigation protocols, driving alignment across IT, business, and vendor teams.
  • Collaborated with business units, clients, and stakeholders to develop project briefs, initiation documentation, and progress controls.
  • Provided financial and KPI reporting related to portfolio progress.
  • Ensured adherence to governance for all IT programs and projects.
  • Worked with developers, engineers, and technical teams to deliver program capability releases on time, within budget, and according to agreed specifications.
  • Monitored financial control and progress against business case.

Project Manager

HCL Technologies
Bangalore, India
05.2013 - 10.2015
  • Assisted in improving network bandwidth landscape across 120+ global sites (APAC, EU, UK, US) through consulting and implementation services.
  • Monitored compliance status, updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and managed project estimation, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan outlining scope, goals, deliverables, timeline, resource allocation, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria.
  • Supported the Change Management process by identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks.
  • Contributed to the development of a metrics-based approach for IT Change Management.
  • Generated MIS reports for business reviews.

Project Manager- Data Analytics

Great Ormond Street children charity (GOSHCC)
London, UK
11.2010 - 12.2012
  • Managed the SAS Application Implementation and Data Delivery.
  • Accountable for the overall delivery and success of the transformation.
  • Planned programs from initiation to completion, setting deadlines and milestones.
  • Assessed program performance, aiming to maximize ROI.
  • Managed rapid changes by ensuring effective communication channels and processes.
  • Proactively managed risks and issues to ensure smooth project progression.
  • Created Dashboards in SAS EG for Business stakeholders and end users.

Sr. Project & Ops Manager

Mindworks Global Ltd
Noida, India
10.2008 - 09.2010

Associate Operations Account Manager

RR Donnelley & Sons
Chennai, India
01.2007 - 07.2008

Asst. Project Manager

Aptara Corp Ltd
Delhi, India
04.2006 - 11.2006

Team Lead

Thomson Digital
Noida, India
11.2002 - 03.2006

Education

MBA - Business & Operations Management

Symbiosis University
04.2005 - 05.2007

Bachelors of Engineering - Instrumentation & Control

Maharshi Dayanand University
04.1998 - 05.2002

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligent
  • Oracle Cloud ERP & EBS
  • Oracle APEX & OCI
  • Cyber Security
  • Salesforce
  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure CI/CD
  • AWS
  • Asana
  • JIRA
  • Agile & Waterfall
  • Scrum Master
  • DevOps Management
  • End-to-End SDLC Leadership
  • ITIL Service Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • CRM
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Data Analytics
  • Power BI, Tableau, SAS
  • P&L Ownership
  • PPM, MS Project

Certification

  • Oracle Fusion AI Agent Studio & Foundations Associate
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Generative AI Professional
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Foundations Associate
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified DevOps Professional
  • Scrum Master
  • Agile Practitioner
  • PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
  • ITIL v3.0 Foundation
  • SAS Enterprise guide
  • Transport Management Strategic
  • Supply Chain Overview

Timeline

Technical Delivery Manager

InspireXT Consulting Ltd.
06.2023 - 08.2025

IT Delivery Manager

HCL Technologies UK
07.2022 - 06.2023

IT Program Manager – Digital Supply Chain

HCL Technologies UK
06.2018 - 06.2022

Sr. Project Manager

HCL Technologies
11.2015 - 06.2018

Project Manager

HCL Technologies
05.2013 - 10.2015

Project Manager- Data Analytics

Great Ormond Street children charity (GOSHCC)
11.2010 - 12.2012

Sr. Project & Ops Manager

Mindworks Global Ltd
10.2008 - 09.2010

Associate Operations Account Manager

RR Donnelley & Sons
01.2007 - 07.2008

Asst. Project Manager

Aptara Corp Ltd
04.2006 - 11.2006

MBA - Business & Operations Management

Symbiosis University
04.2005 - 05.2007

Team Lead

Thomson Digital
11.2002 - 03.2006

Bachelors of Engineering - Instrumentation & Control

Maharshi Dayanand University
04.1998 - 05.2002

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