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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