Nauman Khawaja
About Nauman Khawaja
Nauman Khawaja serves as the Head of Commercial – Product Planning at du in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2008. He has a strong background in product management and strategic planning, with previous roles at Providian Financial, Experian, and Coopers & Lybrand Consulting.
Work at du
Nauman Khawaja has served as the Head of Commercial – Product Planning, Commercial at du since 2008. In this role, he has been instrumental in transforming the Product Life Cycle Management process into an Agile framework, which has accelerated the Go-To-Market strategy. He has also implemented a Product Prioritization Framework to enhance product planning and prioritization. His responsibilities include identifying and analyzing new market opportunities and emerging industry trends to drive growth for the company, which is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining du, Nauman Khawaja worked at Providian Financial as a Senior Application Manager in the Acquisitions & Operations Department from 2000 to 2004. He then moved to Experian, where he served as a Senior Program Manager in the IT PMO from 2004 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Consultant in the ISO 9000 Quality Management Consulting Department at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting for seven months in 1997.
Education and Expertise
Nauman Khawaja holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Operations Research & Industrial Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education by studying Emerging Digital Technologies and Digital Transformation at the School of Technology in 2018. Additionally, he participated in a Study Exchange program at Columbia Business School, focusing on MBA - Globalization in 2013. He also earned an MBA in Strategy & Entrepreneurship from London Business School from 2012 to 2013. He is a PMI Member, PMP Certified, and has qualifications in Six Sigma and ISO 9000.
Professional Development
Nauman Khawaja has pursued various professional development opportunities to enhance his skills and knowledge. In 2003, he completed a certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma. His commitment to continuous learning is evident in his studies in Emerging Digital Technologies and Digital Transformation in 2018, which reflect his focus on adapting to the evolving digital landscape.