Project Manager – Basra, Iraq

About the role

Wood is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Iraq Business Unit in Basra. The role focuses on delivering excellence across assigned oil and gas projects, providing customers with certainty while tightly controlling scope, schedule, cost and risk.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost targets are met.
• Maintain robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage change, customer relationships and ensure proper reporting and governance.
• Coordinate implementation and completion of project activities, including risk mitigation.
• Travel as required and work on a 28 days on / 28 days off rotation.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing upstream or mid‑stream oil and gas projects.
• Strong ability to deliver projects safely and on time while managing budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work onsite in Basra and adhere to the rotation schedule.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee networks.
• Competitive salary with regular market‑based reviews.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Tailored professional development plans and global expertise sharing.