Vikrant Katakia

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About Vikrant Katakia

I am Vikrant Katakia, a Senior Project Execution & Operations Leader with 13+ years of experience driving national infrastructure programs, operational transformation, and digital innovation across India. My career is defined by delivering large-scale projects ahead of schedule, embedding Lean practices, and building subcontractor ecosystems that scale operations sustainably. At Schindler India, I lead nationwide elevator installation programs and infrastructure delivery, overseeing multi-crore projects that accelerate timelines and strengthen governance. By aligning subcontractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, I have reduced turnaround times by 15% and delivered year-on-year cost savings through process optimization and automation. Leadership Strengths Strategic Project Execution: Directed national infrastructure programs, ensuring continuity, compliance, and measurable efficiency gains. Digital Transformation: Rolled out ERP, automation, and reporting systems to streamline decision-making and scale operations. Operational Governance: Implemented Lean methodologies and governance frameworks that reduced costs and improved quality standards. Ecosystem Development: Built alliances with 350+ subcontractor agencies and 3,500+ technicians while designing programs to improve retention and morale. Career Highlights Established a national Tools Management Centre, standardizing inspections and driving cost efficiency across branches. Spearheaded digital adoption initiatives, deploying enterprise systems ahead of schedule to digitize procurement, reporting, and service delivery. Awards & Recognitions Schindler Talent Award – for exceptional leadership in national project execution. ICON Business Enabler Award – for driving operational efficiency and measurable business impact. Think Tank Innovation Award – for pioneering subcontractor engagement and digital transformation strategies. Core Competencies Project & Program Management | Operational Strategy & Governance | Risk & Compliance Oversight Business Process Re-engineering | ERP & Reporting Automation | Lean & Continuous Improvement Subcontractor & Vendor Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Team Leadership & Mentorship I am passionate about leading national infrastructure programs, enabling digital transformation and mentoring multicultural teams to deliver measurable, sustainable impact. Connect with me here on LinkedIn or email at vikrantk35855@gmail.com.