Projects Lead

JOB DESCRIPTIONWood is recruiting for a Projects Lead to join its Iraq business unit focusing on contributing to developing and managing Wood's strategic relationships with International Oil Companies (IOCs) and local Oil and Gas organizations in Iraq. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.RESPONSIBILITIESWood is recruiting for a Projects Lead to join its Iraq business unit focusing on contributing to developing and managing Wood's strategic relationships with International Oil Companies (IOCs) and local Oil and Gas organizations in Iraq. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement. #Wood #basra #Iraq #growth #pursuit #projects #oilandgas The role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Projects Lead to join our Iraq Business Unit. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones Job Objectives: The Projects Lead, based in Iraq, is responsible for developing and managing Wood's strategic relationships with International Oil Companies (IOCs) and local Oil and Gas organizations, and for actively leading the identification and pursuit of strategic growth opportunities that directly contribute to Wood's expansion goals within the Iraq Energy Market. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Execution Provide support to our Iraq business through building trusted relationships with Operating Companies within the Iraq Energy Market. Lead the pursuit of strategic growth opportunities and new scopes of work to secure new contracts. Support the establishment and marketing of our services to existing and new customers, specifically those with links to foreign investment. Liaise closely with the Wood business development team to provide insight and knowledge to grow the business in Iraq under the direction of our strategic business execution plans Regular engagements with existing key customers in Iraq to build the Wood brand in Iraq, collate and report on key market trends, customer strategies and key stakeholder management insights. Support all Iraq-based BD activities, understanding growth and broadening opportunities in Wood's core services. Work closely with Operations and manage account-level engagements to grow Wood's business in Iraq. Leadership Is an advocate and role model for ethical behaviours and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Teaches and empowers others to make decisions within established parameters Support HSSE leadership to ensure that HSSE and quality management issues are proactively addressed across all Iraq Contracts. Drive good practices, including corporate initiatives, across all areas of work. Working Relationships: Internal: support actions to improve relationships and provide regular, accurate intelligence into the BD function. External: Represents the organisation externally with the clients and with contractors. Works with other leaders to develop relationship management strategies for developing and maintaining strong ties with key external contacts, including customers, governments, community groups, and competitors Support the management of relationships with external stakeholders, including interaction with suppliers and subcontractors. Level of Influence and Decision-Making Authority: Actions and decisions that could influence the long-term profitability, operating and technical performance of the business. Assist in solving complex problems requiring an understanding of social, political, and cultural issues as well as technical and business issues; exercises broad, mature judgement in developing innovative solutions QUALIFICATIONSWhat makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Expected: University degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. Knowledge, skills and experience: Knowledge of Iraq Energy Operators and Service Providers' contracting relationships. Minimum of 20 years' experience in managing customer relationships, either in a Business Development or Operational capacity, in Iraq. Understanding of Business Development techniques, commercial and technical risk management. Understanding of the market, specifically the Operating Companies in Iraq Having spent time within an Iraq IOC or NOC company or affiliate is advantageous Personal attributes: Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management. Places the welfare of both internal and customer employees at the top of the agenda. Fluent in verbal and written English. Ability to converse in Arabic is a must. Passionately and visibly pursues and supports, demonstrates, and embeds company values. Ability to motivate, engage and influence a diverse group of people, many without a direct reporting relationship Customer focused - develops sincere and open relationships with customers, current and potential; constantly striving to exceed expectations and add value. Good verbal, written and presentational communication skills; able to handle sensitive communications. Entrepreneurial approach - ability to identify and pursue opportunities to add value to the client and Wood Motivated self-starter, who can use own initiative to make appropriate decisions but also knows when escalation is required. ABOUT USWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.