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Barun Kumar

Director – Program Management | PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP | Delivery Leadership & Strategic Value | Space, AI, ICT & Digital Transformation | 19+ Years Global Experience | UAE Golden Visa Holder
16.9 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Apr 2026

The move

MoveBayanat Smart Solutions → Space42
TitleProgram Manager → Director Program Management
LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Abu Dhabi
Years in UAE10.1
Total experience16.9 years
Space42 headcount501-1,000 employees
Space42 industrySpace Research and Technology
Space42 HQAbu Dhabi
Space42 typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Director Program ManagementApr 2026 — Present
    Space42· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  2. Acting Director – Program ManagementDec 2025 — Mar 2026
    Space42· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Program ManagerJul 2023 — Present
    Bayanat Smart Solutions· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Project ManagerDec 2019 — Jul 2023
    G42· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  5. ICT Project ManagerMay 2018 — Dec 2019
    Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  6. Project ManagerDec 2017 — May 2018
    Etisalat· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  7. PMO Manager for DAMAN Data Center Migration & Transformation ProjectSep 2016 — Dec 2017
    HCL Infosystems Ltd.· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  8. PMO and SLA Manager for UIDAI-Aadhar Program for Govt. of IndiaDec 2013 — Sep 2016
    HCL Infosystems Ltd· Noida Area, India
  9. PMO for OSS-BSS CDGJun 2013 — Dec 2013
    Tech Mahindra· Noida Area, India
  10. PMO for Vodafone Qatar -ProgramJul 2012 — May 2013
    Tech Mahindra· Qatar -DOHA(Middle East)
  11. PMO and SLA Manager for Videocon D2h ProgramJun 2011 — Jul 2012
    Tech Mahindra· Greater Noida
  12. Lead PMO for STel ProgramNov 2009 — Jun 2011
    TechM Mahindra· Noida Area, India
  13. PMO for STC Bahrain ProgramJun 2009 — Nov 2009
    Tech Mahindra· Bahrain

Education

Top skills

Benefits NegotiationBusiness StrategyStakeholder EngagementTimelinesPMI ACPCost Control

About

With over 19+ years of experience leading large, complex, and multi-million-dollar programs across Space, AI, ICT, Big Data, and Digital Transformation, I currently serve as Director – Program Management at Space42 (G42 Group) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. My focus is on driving delivery excellence, ensuring strategic alignment, and translating long-term organizational objectives into executable, high-impact outcomes.In this role, I provide leadership across program portfolios, oversee governance and execution, and work closely with senior stakeholders to manage risk, dependencies, and value realization. My experience spans end-to-end program lifecycle management in highly regulated, technology-driven environments, with a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency, and sustainable delivery.I hol

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