Dr Amgad Badewi is a Senior Lecturer in Project and Programme Management at Kent Business School. He holds a PhD in Project and Programme Management from Cranfield University and a PGCHE from the University of Kent, is a Fellow of Advance HE, and an accredited AXELOS trainer. He previously served as a Reader in Project Management at the University of Kent and has held visiting academic roles at the University of Chester and the University of Aberdeen.
Since 2016, Amgad has been Director of IBIS Consultancy, designing and delivering more than 50 executive courses and workshops in agile project management, IT transformation, and government delivery methods for clients across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, the USA, Nigeria, the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. His work spans healthcare, banking, and public services. He is a former Director of Finance and Associate Director of Professional Development at the PMI UK Chapter, a member of the APM Academic Steering Group, an academic judge for the Herbert Walton and Geoffrey Trimble Awards, and an international editorial board member of the International Journal of Project Management. He holds professional certifications including PMP, MSP, M_o_R, and ITIL.
Degrees
PhD in Project and Programme Management, Cranfield University
PGCHE, University of Kent
Trainer accreditations
AXELOS/PeopleCert Accredited Trainer
PMI Authorized/Accredited Trainer
Certifications
PhD in Project and Programme Management, Cranfield University
PGCHE, University of Kent
Expertise & Research Areas
Research Funding
– PMI: two grants totaling US$100,000 on project benefits management
– Emirates Government: AED 200,000 on innovation logics in government projects
Awards
– APM Herbert Walton Prize for Best PhD thesis
– Cranfield University best research award
Executive Education & Clients
– Coach, trainer, and module convener for senior audiences
– Selected clients: Rolls-Royce, Airbus, UN, NHS, BT, BP UK, Saudi Ministry of Finance, Kuwait Ministry of Production, Bank Riyadh, others.
Publications & Books
– Contributor Benefits Realization Management: to Practice Guide — First Edition (PMI)
– 4 book contributions: 16 conference papers
– 10+ publications on benefits management, including 2 in IJPM
– Book in progress: Project Benefits Management: From operations to strategy
Professional Consulting Experience
– Director at IBIS Consultancy since 2016, Where he has designed and delivered workshops and certificate-based courses in Agile Project Management, IT Transformation, and Government-focused Project Methodologies.
– Has worked with a diverse client portfolio across healthcare, banking, and public services, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in various sectors.
Editorial and Review Activities
– Member of the editorial board for the International Journal of Project Management and active reviewer for multiple academic journals.
– Engaged in panels such as the APM Academic Steering Committee and has contributed as a reviewer for PMBoK and PMI seminars.
Executive Roles and Recognitions
– Served as the Director of Finance and Professional Development at PMI UK.
– Recognized speaker at various international forums and recipient of several academic awards, including the Herbert Walton Prize for Best PhD Thesis.
Academic Contributions and Roles
– Former Reader in Project Management at the University of Kent, Visiting Academic at the University of Chester, and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen.
– Significant contributions to the development of project management curricula and executive training programs, including initiating the MSc in Strategic Project Management.
