Project Director,Dubai South
Govt. of Dubai, Dubai, U.A.E

Presentation Title: “Project Management v/s Program Management”

Najmul Hussain currently serves as Director of Project Controls within the Executive Office of Dubai South and is the Founder of Project Management Institute (PMI Chapter) in the United Arab Emirates.

Najmul comes with 20 years of leadership experience improving strategy implementation, PMO management and Governance, project execution and business performance for top tier government & international companies. Accomplished in designing, implementing and applying corporate governance, portfolio management and projects, his vision and expertise has driven notable performance improvements in the various organizations that he has worked in.

He currently plays the role of Director – Projects Controls in one of Dubai’s most prestigious project – “Dubai South (a 140 square kilometer, multi- phase development with the world’s biggest airport, Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai Expo 2020, at its core. (www.dubaisouth.ae)

Najmul has played a major role in successfully transforming Dubai South in achieving notable business results including the establishment of its Program Management Office. Primarily responsible for managing landside infrastructure portfolio with infrastructure Programs and Projects, comprising of developments within the Aviation, Logistics, Residential, Telecom and Commercial businesses.

Possessing a broad range of experience with Business, Project and Portfolio Management, His collaborative leadership style and background in Strategy, Governance, Program and Project management is reflective in his commitment to strategic objectives, quality and continuous improvement.

Najmul Hussain is a recognized leader from Project Management Institute in the UAE having played a major role in the establishment of the PMI UAE Chapter which is one of the fastest growing chapters in the world (www.pmiuae.org)

He has also received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his distinguished career for his voluntary and professional services and outstanding achievements including “Project of the Year” 2013 by ITP Middle East

He engages in his passion of teaching though Red Learning Institute where he provides professional certification courses in the field of Project and Program management based on PMI Standards and best practices of the profession. (www.redlearning.ae)