Saurabh Kavathekar

Results-driven and customer-focused Director with over 22 years of experience in program management, business operations, and globalization. Demonstrated expertise in leading high-performing teams and delivering quality software products globally. Skilled in managing complex operations, driving organizational governance, fostering innovation, and maximizing stakeholder satisfaction.

Proven track record of success in global IT program management and building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in managing engineering programs and business operations for Enterprise Software Companies and spearheading Globalization Programs Strategy Offices.
• Proven track record as a site leader for group business operations, reporting to headquarters in the US, and serving as Chief of Staff for an engineering VP overseeing 250+ employees and 8-9 vendors.
• Expertise in managing complex business operations, driving organizational governance, and excelling in finance management, vendor management, and senior leadership value maximization.
• Strong ability to foster innovation cultures and consistently delight stakeholders.
• Rich background in Global IT Program Management, Operations/Delivery, and working with globally distributed teams.
• Proficient in utilizing tools such as CA Clarity, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence.
• Demonstrated success in managing programs worth over $200 million in a business portfolio, with consistently high Employee Satisfaction (ESAT) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores.
• Recognized as a global leader for innovation and thought leadership.
• Experience in developing business strategies, product/offering roadmaps, and go-to-market strategies.
• Skilled in managing cross-functional relations between countries, geographies, and regions, particularly in major global opportunities involving customers and internal stakeholders.

I am an MBA with Specialization in Advertising & Public Relations Management, Bachelors in Electronics and have completed PMP, CSM and ITIL certifications.