Parth Varu
Program Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with 3+ years of experience in program and project management, 5+ Years specializing in designing and executing external-facing initiatives that activate and scale global talent ecosystems. Proven expertise in leading multi-disciplinary projects across time zones, managing budgets, and driving crossfunctional alignment with stakeholders, leadership, and external partners. I am skilled in building and nurturing industry wide partnerships, delivering impactful skill development programs, and creating measurable frameworks to assess program success. Adept at coordinating complex initiatives end-to-end from research and planning through launch, communications, and post-program analysis to accelerate organizational goals and community growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Program Manager
Microsoft Reactor / Microsoft For Startup's - Payroll Ascendion
2022.03 - 2025.06
- Designed, launched, and executed high-impact developer and startup-focused programs to accelerate talent growth and ecosystem engagement, aligning with global business objectives.
- Acted as a single point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, marketing, partnerships, PR, and leadership), as well as external vendors, ensuring consistent and impactful program delivery across geographies.
- Partnered with Global Reactor PMs, Microsoft for Startups MD India, and senior leadership to align on goals, share updates, and drive scalable strategies, supporting developer communities worldwide.
- Led end-to-end program execution, including research, planning, communications, event operations, budget management, and post-program analysis to evaluate ROI and recommend best practices.
- Built and nurtured community partnerships and collaborations with startups, accelerators, and developer groups, amplifying Microsoft's presence and impact in India and APAC.
- Created detailed reporting frameworks to measure successful metrics, track program efficacy, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
- Planned and organized invites and participant registration.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively to promote events, reaching target audiences, and driving engagement.
Event Consultant
Self Employed
2019.08 - 2022.02
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
Event Program Manager
Event U Rox
2018.11 - 2019.07
- Stress free work culture where I was leading a great team & was closely handling with Account Manager, Designer, Client servicing manager & Clients Where Working with the conceptual projects by brain storming with the team and putting forward the best to the client.
- Venue Management Event Production & Logistics Entertainment Services Event Branding Services Technical Event Services Program Management.
- Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest speaker entertainment.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Delivered prompt payment for event services, including vendors, venues, staff, and transportation providers.
- Project handled with companies like Airbus,Continental,Silicon Valley Bank,Tata Consultancy Service,Koch,Walmart,Oracle,Toyota Tsusho,Anritsu,Attra, etc.
Manager of Operations
Greenstone Entertainment
2017.02 - 2018.04
- My role at Greenstone Entertainment was a turning point to my carrier where i had been trained with the complete aspects of Event Production like.
- Event Logistics, Production process, Venue Construction, licensing, Permissions, Artist Tech-raiders, Stage Management, Security, Hospitality, Budgeting, Cost sheets etc..
- World class Projects Handled, MahaShivratri (Isha Foundation) 2016&2017 Bacardi NH7 Weekender (Meghalaya & Pune) YouTube Fanfest (Mumbai & Bengaluru).
Assistant Manager & Manager Artist
Walnut Events & Entertainment
2016.09 - 2017.01
- Well experience at Walnut Events & Entertainment was much with Artist Management Handling Artist booking, Logistics, Artist Tech-Raider, Conferences, Meetings.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Scorpio Events Management Pvt Ltd
2016.04 - 2016.07
- I have been trained under various managerial level colleagues of all departments Working Closely with clients Requirements.
Event Executive
Cinnabar Events & Entertainment
2014.09 - 2015.11
- My experience as Production executive as well as a business development member at Cinnabar Events & Entertainment Pvt Ltd has given me exposure towards various kinds of events in the corporate world.
- Events such as Conferences, Customers Meet, Family Day function, various celebrations and team building activities for different clients.
- Also being involved in training of juniors for presenting the company profile to clients.
Education
MBA - Event Management & Pr
Gems B School
Bengaluru 2014.06 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Under Graduation
Inamdar College
Kalaburagi 2011.08 - 2014.05
Senior Secondary Education
SBR Public School
Kalaburagi 2009.06 - 2011.03
Skills
- Program & Project Management
- Outreach & External Engagement
- Communication & Collaboration
- Analytics & Reporting
- Functional Knowledge & Tools
- Program execution
- Community partnerships
Timeline
Program Manager
Microsoft Reactor / Microsoft For Startup's - Payroll Ascendion
2022.03 - 2025.06
Event Consultant
Self Employed
2019.08 - 2022.02
Event Program Manager
Event U Rox
2018.11 - 2019.07
Manager of Operations
Greenstone Entertainment
2017.02 - 2018.04
Assistant Manager & Manager Artist
Walnut Events & Entertainment
2016.09 - 2017.01
Assistant Manager of Operations
Scorpio Events Management Pvt Ltd
2016.04 - 2016.07
Event Executive
Cinnabar Events & Entertainment
2014.09 - 2015.11
MBA - Event Management & Pr
Gems B School
2014.06 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Under Graduation
Inamdar College
2011.08 - 2014.05
Senior Secondary Education
SBR Public School
2009.06 - 2011.03