I am a PMP-certified Project & Transformation Leader and founder of Katalyst 365, providing fractional project management and PMO advisory to startups and scaling enterprises. With 15+ years of delivering multi-million-dollar enterprise, digital, and operational transformation programs across Singapore and SEA/APAC, I help organizations achieve on-time, on-budget delivery while strengthening governance, accelerating decision cycles, improving profitability, and driving revenue growth. My focus areas include enterprise transformation, AI-enabled process redesign, stakeholder alignment, and multi-country program delivery. I excel at turning strategy into structured delivery plans with KPIs and dashboards, and I am known for executive presence, disciplined execution, and measurable business impact.

Swagatika Mishra

I am a PMP-certified Project & Transformation Leader and founder of Katalyst 365, providing fractional project management and PMO advisory to startups and scaling enterprises. With 15+ years of delivering multi-million-dollar enterprise, digital, and operational transformation programs across Singapore and SEA/APAC, I help organizations achieve on-time, on-budget delivery while strengthening governance, accelerating decision cycles, improving profitability, and driving revenue growth. My focus areas include enterprise transformation, AI-enabled process redesign, stakeholder alignment, and multi-country program delivery. I excel at turning strategy into structured delivery plans with KPIs and dashboards, and I am known for executive presence, disciplined execution, and measurable business impact.

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I am a PMP-certified Project & Transformation Leader and founder of Katalyst 365, providing fractional project management and PMO advisory to startups and scaling enterprises. With 15+ years of delivering multi-million-dollar enterprise, digital, and operational transformation programs across Singapore and SEA/APAC, I help organizations achieve on-time, on-budget delivery while strengthening governance, accelerating decision cycles, improving profitability, and driving revenue growth.

My focus areas include enterprise transformation, AI-enabled process redesign, stakeholder alignment, and multi-country program delivery. I excel at turning strategy into structured delivery plans with KPIs and dashboards, and I am known for executive presence, disciplined execution, and measurable business impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder Director, Fractional Project & Change Manager at Katalyst 365
November 1, 2015 - Present
Provide fractional project and transformation leadership to startups and SMEs requiring structured execution without full-time PM overhead. Lead enterprise and digital transformation programs including PMO setup, governance design, budgeting models, and execution roadmaps. Translate business strategy into structured delivery plans with defined KPIs, milestones, financial tracking, and risk controls. Deliver improved on-time delivery performance, optimized cost structures, and faster go-to-market timelines. Implement AI-enabled dashboards and workflow automation, reducing reporting effort and improving forecasting accuracy. Stabilize underperforming initiatives through scope realignment, vendor renegotiation, and governance restructuring. Coach internal teams on project discipline, change management, and execution frameworks.
Operations, Planning and Project Management Lead at Telstra
November 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent enterprise and customer-facing projects across APAC and EMEA with budgets over USD 5M. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resourcing models, and cost baselines; ensure on-time, in-scope, and on-budget delivery through governance and formal change controls. Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors across Operations, IT, Sales, Finance, and partners. Lead stakeholder engagement, business reviews, and customer communications to ensure alignment and measurable value. Standardize dashboards and reporting, reducing delays by 15%, improving profitability by 10%, and boosting sales forecasting accuracy by 25%. Drive digital transformation by integrating AI forecasting and Power BI dashboards; optimize workforce planning, increasing utilization from 60% to 75%.
APAC Project Management and Change Management Lead at NTT Ltd
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2022
Drove enterprise transformation programs, including a USD 14M digital collaboration transformation for Singapore’s largest sovereign wealth fund and 15 global offices. Built integrated master plans, governance models, and delivery scorecards for executive oversight; conducted risk management, stakeholder communications, and delivery health reviews at senior leadership level. Achieved 95% user adoption and led multi-country programs across 30+ APAC units, reducing operational complexity by 30% and expanding the client base. Recognized in the top 2% globally for delivery excellence.
Supply Chain Project Manager at Procter & Gamble
April 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019
Led regional transformation and new product readiness projects across SEA for a USD 2.5B portfolio. Governed schedules, budgets, milestones, and risks for multiple concurrent APAC initiatives. Delivered digital and operational projects improving forecast accuracy by 20%, reducing cycle time by 15%, lowering transportation costs by 12%, and achieving >99% customer satisfaction via real-time data and predictive insights. Enabled USD 17M whitespace expansion in Thailand and supported skincare relaunches in Indonesia and Vietnam; enabled USD 15M revenue through regulatory and warehouse readiness initiatives.
Strategy Consultant & Project Lead at Frost & Sullivan
August 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
Led technology-led consulting and transformation projects across digital adoption, supply chain modernization, and transport digitization for government and private sector clients. Managed multi-country project teams with strict delivery timelines and cost controls, delivering 100% on-time completion with high client satisfaction; recognized as a top 5% performer and awarded Certified Growth Consultant for delivery excellence.
Assistant Presales Manager/ERP Project Manager at Tech Mahindra
July 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
Led ERP and digital implementation projects for enterprise telecom and manufacturing clients. Directed bid management, aligned customer requirements with budgets, and contributed to presales strategic planning with senior management. Promoted within one year and ranked in the top 10% for project delivery excellence.
Operations, Planning and Project Management Lead at Telstra, Singapore
November 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent enterprise and customer-facing projects across APAC and EMEA with budgets exceeding USD 5M. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resourcing models, and cost baselines; ensure on-time, in-scope, and in-budget delivery through governance and controls. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and formal change control. Coordinate internal resources and vendors across Operations, IT, Sales, Finance, and partners. Standardize performance dashboards and executive reporting, reducing delays and improving profitability and customer satisfaction. Drive AI-enabled forecasting and Power BI dashboards to boost forecasting accuracy and revenue performance; optimize workforce planning and resource utilization.
APAC Project Management and Change Management Lead at NTT Ltd, Singapore
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2022
Drove enterprise transformation projects, including a USD 14M digital collaboration transformation for the largest Singapore sovereign wealth fund and 15 global offices. Developed integrated master project plans, governance models, and delivery scorecards for executive oversight. Executed structured risk management, stakeholder communications, and delivery health reviews at senior leadership level. Achieved high adoption of new systems and led large regional programs across 30+ APAC units, reducing operational complexity and process redundancy.
Supply Chain Project Manager at Procter & Gamble, Singapore
April 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019
Led large regional transformation and new product readiness projects across SEA for a USD 2.5B portfolio. Governed schedules, budgets, milestones, and risks for multiple APAC initiatives. Delivered digital and operational improvements: forecast accuracy +20%, cycle time -15%, transportation cost -12%, and high customer satisfaction via real-time data and predictive insights. Led whitespace expansion in Thailand and skus relaunch in Indonesia and Vietnam; enabled revenue through regulatory and warehouse readiness initiatives.
Strategy Consultant & Project Lead at Frost & Sullivan, Kuala Lumpur
August 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
Led technology-led consulting and transformation projects across digital adoption, supply chain modernization, and transport digitization for government and private sector clients. Managed multi-country project teams with strict delivery timelines, cost controls, and executive reporting. Delivered 100% on-time project completion with high client satisfaction; recognized as a top performer with growth consulting designation.
Assistant Presales Manager/ERP Project Manager at Tech Mahindra, India
July 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
Led ERP and digital implementation projects for enterprise telecom and manufacturing clients. Managed bid processes, aligned customer requirements with budgets, and contributed to presales strategy with senior management. Promoted within one year and ranked in the top 10% for project delivery excellence.

Education

Global MBA, Consulting Management at S P Jain School of Global Management
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2007
Global MBA at S P Jain School of Global Management
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2007

Qualifications

PMP (Project Management Professional)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2028
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
September 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
Change Management Registered Practitioner
September 1, 2021 - March 2, 2026
Generative AI for Project Managers
August 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
Generative AI for Business Leaders
June 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
Workplace Safety & Health Control Measures
February 1, 2023 - March 2, 2026
First Aid Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
PMP (Project Management Professional)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2028
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
September 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
Change Management Registered Practitioner
September 1, 2021 - March 2, 2026
Generative AI for Project Managers
August 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
Generative AI for Business Leaders
June 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
Workplace Safety & Health Control Measures
February 1, 2023 - March 2, 2026
First Aid Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Government, Financial Services, Consumer Goods