Noha Mohamed El-Kamhawy
Project Managment Professional
New Cairo
Summary
Project Management professional with 15+ years in Oil & Gas.
Strong background in Finance (budgeting, OPEX/CAPEX control),
Legal & Contracts (drafting, negotiation, compliance), and
Operations & subsurface (performance improvement, HSE). Bilingual in English and intermediate French (B2), with a commitment to continuous language development.
Overview
4
4
Languages
7
7
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant & Business Advisor to the Managing Director
GEMPETCO, PICO JV
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across finance, operations, and contracts to achieve project goals
- Assisted in developing annual budgets, work planning, and ensuring procurement compliance
- Prepared board materials, speeches, and strategic reports to support executive decision-making
Performance Manager & Technical Assistance for Asset /Operations General Manager
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Led continuous improvement program ("Fit for the future") to enhance safety and reduce operational costs during monthly HSE performance meetings.
- Managed monthly OPEX/CAPEX cost reviews, identifying and implementing savings initiatives.
- Coordinated with Finance and Contracts to revise contract strategy, aligning with operational goals.
Secretary of Contracts Board, Contracts Info. & Analysis Dept. Head
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Negotiated contracts, establishing legal and commercial terms, and developed in-house templates to standardize processes
- Provided guidance on performance bonds and warranties for compliance projects
- Provided board secretarial support and facilitated cross-sector communication to enhance collaboration and decision-making
Foreign Purchasing Section Head
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Coordinated bidding, evaluation, and award processes to ensure compliance with company procedures and optimize procurement outcomes
- Maintained Procurement Status Report to track project costs and schedules.
- Optimized workflow processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced turnaround times for deliverables.
Operations Cost Controller
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
12.2013 - 02.2016
- Analyzed monthly OPEX and CAPEX accounts against budget via SAP to identify variances
- Developed and reported monthly accrual sheet to Financial Controller for accurate financial forecasting
Drilling Contracts & Cost Controller
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
04.2010 - 11.2013
- Prepared monthly budget performance reports highlighting variances and insights for management review
- Coordinated SAP reconciliation of well costs with DCR/DDR reports to ensure accuracy and alignment
Operations Accounts & Contracts Specialist, SAP Support
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
02.2007 - 03.2010
Education
Master of International Business Administration - Global Management
ESLSCA Business School
Bachelor of Arts & Languages - English Literature
University Of Ain Shams
Cairo, EgyptSkills
Executive support
Project Management – Multidisciplinary coordination, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, on-time delivery
Legal & Contracts – Contract drafting, negotiation, compliance,performance bonds, board secretarial support
Finance – Budgeting, cost control, OPEX/CAPEX analysis, AFE, variance reporting, accruals
Operations – Performance management, HSE programs, continuous improvement, asset operations
Tools – SAP (CPL/MM/PS), Primavera, PMI-SP
Certification
Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Timeline
Executive Assistant & Business Advisor to the Managing Director
GEMPETCO, PICO JV
07.2022 - Current
Performance Manager & Technical Assistance for Asset /Operations General Manager
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
07.2020 - 06.2022
Secretary of Contracts Board, Contracts Info. & Analysis Dept. Head
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
04.2018 - 06.2020
Foreign Purchasing Section Head
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
02.2016 - 03.2018
Operations Cost Controller
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
12.2013 - 02.2016
Drilling Contracts & Cost Controller
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
04.2010 - 11.2013
Operations Accounts & Contracts Specialist, SAP Support
BAPETCO, Shell Egypt JV
02.2007 - 03.2010
Master of International Business Administration - Global Management
ESLSCA Business School
Bachelor of Arts & Languages - English Literature
University Of Ain Shams
Personal Information
Nationality: Egyptian