Bikram Nathial
Delhi NCR
Summary
- A results-driven and strategic railway executive with over 23 years of comprehensive international and domestic experience delivering complex, large-scale projects across urban, mainline, and freight transport sectors.
- Proven expertise in leading P&L operations, managing multi-disciplinary teams, directing full project lifecycles (from bid to commissioning and maintenance), and fostering key stakeholder relationships across diverse global markets (Asia Pacific, North/South America, India).
- Expertise spans advanced signaling technologies (Digital, CBTC, ERTMS, ATP/ATO/ATS, Interlocking), project governance, risk management, and ensuring adherence to stringent QCD, safety, and compliance standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Group - Projects
Hitachi Rail India
08.2021 - Current
- Direct full P&L responsibility and strategic leadership for the Rail Control LoB, operating as an independent business unit under a Japan-led initiative.
- Oversee the entire portfolio of Digital, Signaling, and Telecommunications projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial targets.
- Lead project governance, strategic planning, execution oversight, financial control, and timely delivery across all projects.
- Manage, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of project-domain professionals.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners.
Project Director – India West
Alstom
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Held senior oversight for the performance and delivery of the S&T project portfolio within the designated region.
Project Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, India, South America
05.2014 - 01.2021
- Directed S&T projects, ensuring contract compliance and Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) commitments through proactive project reviews, risk management, and issue resolution.
- Negotiated variations, claims, and contractual matters while cultivating client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
- Ensured rigorous compliance with Railway Safety policies, SHE requirements, and the Code of Ethics.
Bid Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, Australia
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Led cross-cultural tender teams to deliver winning, profitable proposals within budget, managing solution definition, product strategies, requirement capture, risk assessment, and compliance verification throughout the bid process.
Installation Engineering Manager – ASIA Pacific
Alstom Asia Pacific
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Established and led the Bangalore-based regional Installation Engineering department, providing technical oversight for installation studies, design reviews, and industrialization strategies across APAC projects and tenders.
Field Services Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, India
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Directed multi-site installation and commissioning operations, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and QCD targets through effective resource allocation, competency development, and performance management of field teams.
Construction Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, Europe, North/South America, India
07.2007 - 02.2010
- Managed site organization, planning, and execution of work packages (Installation, Testing, and Commissioning, Sourcing) for Train Control and Signaling Systems implementation projects.
Maintenance Manager
Alstom India
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Supervised the Delhi Metro project's maintenance organization and activities, overseeing technical interventions, failure analysis, documentation, and warranty management.
Project Engineer
Alstom India, Europe
09.2002 - 07.2005
Project Engineer
Enkay Telecommunication (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Handled deployment tasks for NEC multimedia communication systems.
Education
MSc - Project Management
Essex University
United KingdomExecutive Diploma in Project Management - CrtPRM, CIPM
International Institute of Program Management
B.E. (Electronics & Telecommunication) - 2000
Aurangabad University
Maharashtra, IndiaHigh School and Intermediate - 1993, 1995
C.B.S.E. Board
West Bengal, IndiaSkills
- Strategic Project and Portfolio Leadership
- P&L Management and Financial Oversight
- International Project Delivery (APAC, Americas)
- Stakeholder and client relationship management
- Bid strategy and contract negotiation
- Cross-cultural and cross-functional team leadership and development
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
- Railway signaling and telecom systems expertise
- Quality Assurance, Safety (SHE), and Compliance Adherence
- Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Delhi Metro, Singapore CCL, Seoul L9, Manila LRT, Toronto TTC YUS, Sao Paulo L123, Mexico L12, Hong Kong SCL, Shanghai L3L4, Sydney NWRL, DFCCIL, Bangalore Metro, and Jaipur Metro
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mr. S.S. Nathial
- Date of Birth: 11/09/77
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Head of Group - Projects
Hitachi Rail India
08.2021 - Current
Project Director – India West
Alstom
02.2021 - 07.2021
Project Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, India, South America
05.2014 - 01.2021
Bid Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, Australia
11.2013 - 04.2014
Installation Engineering Manager – ASIA Pacific
Alstom Asia Pacific
05.2012 - 10.2013
Field Services Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, India
03.2010 - 04.2012
Construction Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific, Europe, North/South America, India
07.2007 - 02.2010
Maintenance Manager
Alstom India
08.2005 - 06.2007
Project Engineer
Alstom India, Europe
09.2002 - 07.2005
Project Engineer
Enkay Telecommunication (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2001 - 08.2002
MSc - Project Management
Essex University
Executive Diploma in Project Management - CrtPRM, CIPM
International Institute of Program Management
B.E. (Electronics & Telecommunication) - 2000
Aurangabad University
High School and Intermediate - 1993, 1995
C.B.S.E. Board
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