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Zaheer Bawar, PMP

Senior Director at JLL, Technology Advisory | PMP | Digital Transformation | Tech Strategy | PropTech Innovation | Workplace Technology | AI | Enterprise Agility | Smart Cities & Buildings
19.8 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Jun 2024

The move

MoveAPS ( The World Bank & USAID Funded Project) → JLL
TitleProgram Manager, Digital Financial Infrastructure → Senior Director, Technology Advisory
Locationwww.aps.gov.af → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Www.Aps.Gov.Af → United Arab Emirates
Native languagePashto
Years in UAE2.0
Total experience19.8 years
JLL headcount10,001+ employees
JLL industryReal Estate
JLL HQChicago, Illinois
JLL typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Senior Director, Technology AdvisoryJun 2024 — Present
    JLL· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior Director, Technology ProgramJan 2021 — May 2024
    JLL· Toronto, Ontario, Canada· Permanent Full-time
  3. Senior Project Manager, Technology ProgramJan 2018 — Dec 2020
    JLL· Toronto, Canada· Permanent Full-time
  4. Program Manager, Digital Financial InfrastructureJul 2012 — Dec 2017
    APS ( The World Bank & USAID Funded Project)· www.aps.gov.af· Permanent Full-time
  5. Program Manager, Digital TransformationJul 2009 — Jun 2012
    BMA (National Commercial Bank of Afghanistan)· www.bma.com.af· Permanent Full-time
  6. Senior Technology AnalystJan 2006 — May 2009
    BearingPoint· Toronto, Canada Area· Permanent Full-time

Education

Languages

  • French · Limited working
  • Urdu · Professional working
  • English · Full professional
  • Pashto · Native or bilingual
  • Persian · Professional working

Top skills

Interpersonal SkillsStrategic Technology AdvisoryProgram Delivery ManagementDigital TransformationStakeholder EngagementEmerging Technologies

About

Technology leader with 19+ years of experience in strategic technology advisory and digital transformation for the built environment. Expert in delivering comprehensive technology strategies, risk mitigation frameworks, and vendor management solutions across IWMS, IoT, AI, and data analytics platforms. Skilled in managing global cross-functional teams, implementing agile methodologies, and providing strategic advisory services that align technology investments with business objectives. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering measurable ROI for Fortune 500 companies and government entities through scalable, innovative technology solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Technology Advisory | Digital Transformation Leadership | Risk Mitigatio

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