Vishal Kasbekar

About Vishal Kasbekar

Experienced Business Program Manager with a diverse skill set encompassing Technical, Marketing Communications, and Program Management. Possesses a proven track record in delivering multiple strategic and tactical projects under various roles. Skilled in managing stakeholder relations, building effective strategies, executing marketing communications, supporting customers, implementing Learning and Development projects for engineers, and driving operational efficiency and adoption. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with leadership teams and delivery partners to ensure successful project outcomes.

Experience

1. Business Manager

   Microsoft

   Jul 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute planning processes, ensuring coordination with corporate planning processes and integration across the organization- Ensure internal business operations continue seamlessly during all times, including periods of change or special circumstances, and contribute to finding workable solutions to business problems- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Microsoft teams to oversee the creation and implementation of execution plans, ensuring alignment of strategy initiatives across functions for their area of ownership- Design budgets using an understanding of the organization\'s strategy and deliverables for the upcoming year(s), and may manage complex budgets with significant negotiation- Foster strong relationships with leaders and peers of internal teams, leveraging or building broader networks to support execution across the business- Monitor team/organization health and support the leader in responding to team culture issues, as well as promote culture initiatives- Contribute to cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and manage business needs- Support the development of content for internal communication and external facing thought leadership- Drive accountability for the team and organization in executing core business activities, creating clarity in ambiguous situations to facilitate and drive prioritization and decision making for leaders across the organization.

Education

• St. Paul's English Medium School, Hubli, Karnataka, India

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

  1997 — 2010

• KLE Technological University - Hubballi (India)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering