Workshop Title: “Understanding the differences between Program Management V/S Project Management

Power Skills

Agenda:

Time Slot	Name of Speaker / Presenter	Agenda
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Mr. Najmul Hussain	Registration
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Part 1 Key Differences between Program and Project Management	Topic 1 · Introduction · Brief overview of the importance of effective management in achieving organizational goals · Definition and Characteristics · Objectives and Goals · Life Cycle Management · Risk Management & Governance · Benefits Realization & Management
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Coffee Break
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM	Part 2 The Dubai South Case Study	Topic 2 · Showcase the Dubai South Telecom Program · Highlight challenges and how effective management program management strategies were applied · Conclusion · Q&A Session · Closing

Speaker/Presenter Bio:

Mr. Najmul Hussain Jaleel

Academic Director – Red Learning
Founder and Former Vice President - PMI UAE Chapter
PMI Authorized instructor for CP, PMP, CAPM

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Biography of speaker: Najmul Hussain served as Project’s Director within the Executive Office of Dubai South and is the Co-Founder of Project Management Institute (PMI) within UAE Khaleeji Chapter (2010-2015). 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 was also responsible in his capacity as Project Director Dubai’s most prestigious project – “Dubai South (a 140 square kilometer, multi- phase development with the world's biggest airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, at its core.

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 has played a key role in successfully transforming many projects in the region using Lean Six Sigma concepts. Being a Management Consultant himself his role in reforming processes across various functions has leveraged him with an edge over the others.

Najmul Hussain is a recognized leader from Project Management Institute in the UAE and has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his distinguished career for his voluntary services and outstanding achievements

Brief overview of the Workshop: