Vikas Kumar, PMP®

Experience

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  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

  Dec 2012 - now

  • Directing & undertaking large-scale, complex programs with a focus on technology transformation; verifying project progress & outstanding issues and ensuring the quality & timeliness of deliverables.• Coordinating for project KPIs to determine accurate status of the project, making tactical decisions to allocate resources and assigning staff requirements to maintain project on target.• Managing resource planning, SOW, technical direction, effort estimation, tracking, risk management & mentoring.• Steering end-to-end delivery of the program, meeting internal and external objectives pertaining to Estimation, Risk, Scope, Time, Resource, Quality, Change Management, contract variations and additional services.• Working on strategic implementation while ensuring cost optimization, productivity enhancement through technology; focusing on revenue enhancement by utilizing customer application. Show less • Managed detailed budget development and tracked expenses against estimates; drafted and approved float requirements to optimize helicopter fleet serviceability.• Formulated the warranty management policy for the rotary wing platform.• Promoted open communication within the team, resolved conflicts proactively; conducted workshops to gather project requirements and feedback, assigned tasks according to team members' strengths; scheduled stakeholder meetings to review deliverables and resolve conflicts. Show less • Aligned product availability with customer demand by collaborating with customer services and marketing teams; accurately forecasted demand to optimize inventory planning and production scheduling.• Led cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency across sister divisions; implemented a monitoring system for critical supply chain issues, integrated suppliers, and upgraded management technology tools. • Managed supplies of major electrical and mechanical components for three types of rotary platforms across all HAL sister divisions, while ensuring seamless operations. Show less

  • Senior Manager (Projects)

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Program Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Deputy Manager

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Engineer

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2016