Architect Jobs in Iraq

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <strong>Role Synopsis</strong><br> <br> The Process Team Lead is a key leadership role within the Maintenance &amp; Engineering (M&amp;E) organization, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role is accountable for providing expert Process Engineering leadership, technical authority, and sound engineering judgement across operations. Success in this position depends on effective stakeholder management and close collaboration with Operations, Projects, and Subsurface teams.<br> <br> <strong>Key Accountabilities</strong><ul><li>Day-to-day direction and prioritisation of Process Engineering support to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant operations, including discipline leadership of engineers in Area Operations Support team and Maintenance &amp; Engineering team.</li><li>Serve as the Technical Authority for Process Engineering, providing expert support for regional initiatives, major accident risk management, and resolution of complex multidisciplinary technical challenges, and delivery of design changes and engineering queries.</li><li>Act as Engineering Manager delegate for the review and approval of MOCs and EQs as required.</li><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of practices, procedures, work processes, technologies, and tools.</li><li>Deliver innovative technology/commercial/strategy solutions that underpin extraordinary and significant benefits for the business.</li><li>Provide assurance on engineering compliance with applicable Standards, Specifications, Codes and Regulations. Ensure that non-conformities and temporary deviations are identified.</li><li>Champion the nationalization programme through the development, mentoring, and progression of Iraqi national employees.</li><li>Improve and sustain discipline capability, diversity, and professional development within the Process Engineering team, including managing competency, team size, and recruitment in support of business priorities</li><li>Communicate process lessons learned to the site Operations team, encourage and promote a culture of sharing experience and continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead the prioritization of work and allocation of resources across the discipline. Responsible for the quality of all work performed by the team.</li><li>Lead the resolution of complex, multidisciplinary technical issues where the dominant component is Process Engineering related.</li></ul><br> <strong>Essential experience and job requirements</strong><br> &nbsp;<ul><li>Relevant industry experience in brownfield Operations engineering environments and operational roles across the full value chain of hydrocarbon production facilities</li><li>Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant industry P&amp;PS engineering codes, standards, and practices (API, ASME, ISO), and relevant experience with key Process Engineering tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Flare System Analyser, and Pipesim.</li></ul><ul><li>Have the ability to work through all levels of Process Engineering, from detail design reviews to strategic intent.</li><li>Have experience leading a programme to drive behavioural change in process safety culture</li><li>Deep technical and operations expertise in several areas related to the discipline</li><li>Demonstrated ability to network and influence across organisational boundaries</li><li>Comprehensive safety leadership and coaching in all work environments</li><li>Analytical capability for the interpretation of uncertain data using appropriate numerical tools</li><li>Contract and contractor management and development of performance systems/tools and reporting</li></ul><br> <strong>Desirable criteria and qualifications</strong><br> &nbsp;<ul><li>Experienced in the development and delivery of Continuous Improvement projects</li><li>Experienced in application of agile methods for scope development and delivery</li><li>Key skills include communication, interpersonal relationships, facilitation, influencing, and negotiating</li><li>Ability to develop others and foster diverse relationships in a multicultural environment</li><li>Ability to identify correct priorities of maintenance and engineering support activities</li><li>Ability to identify and assess safety hazards; seeing what others may not: speaking up, early recognition of risks, opportunities and solutions – in particular when working outside of familiar technologies, codes and standards.</li></ul><strong>Other Requirements</strong><br> &nbsp;<ul><li>A passion and relentless drive for continuous improvement</li><li>Strong use of IT systems to analyse data and produce reports, KPIs, etc.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with experience influencing operating teams and contractors</li><li>Strong cultural awareness</li><li>Able to prioritise work in a high activity environment</li><li>Strong bias for being proactive and getting results</li><li>Demonstrated planning, organizational, and communication skills</li></ul><br>With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil &amp; Gas, Power &amp; Renewables, Chemicals, Construction &amp; Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and&nbsp;Manufacturing&nbsp;sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. <br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>IT EPC Project Manager-Onsite<br><br><p><b>IT Infrastructure / PMO Manager</b></p><br><br><p><b>Role Purpose</b></p><br><br><p>Provide senior leadership for IT integration, operations readiness and technology delivery across oil and gas and wider operational environments. The role has a strong bias towards IT programme and project management, PMO governance, delivery assurance, stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination and the controlled transition of technology services into steady-state operations.</p><br><br>Role Summary<p><b>Field Description</b></p><br><br><p><b>Position Title:</b> IT Infrastructure / PMO Manager</p><br><br><p><b>Function</b>: IT / Im / Digital Delivery / Operations Support</p><br><br><p><b>Primary Focus</b>: IT programme leadership, project delivery, PMO governance, operations readiness and service integration</p><br><br><p><b>Operating Environment:</b> Oil and gas field operations, production facilities, remote sites, corporate offices and wider business operations</p><br><br><p><b>Key Technologies:</b> Enterprise IT, infrastructure, networks, cloud, field connectivity, Huawei / ZTE, CCTV, access control, SCADA-adjacent systems and digital operations platforms</p><br><br><p><b>Key Interfaces:</b> Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, Procurement, Contracts, Cyber Security, Vendors, Client teams and delivery partners</p><br><br><p><b>Role Level: Senior</b> delivery and operations leadership role with programme, project and service integration accountability</p><br><br>Professional Summary<p>Experienced IT Integration and Operations Manager with strong programme leadership, project management and PMO experience across complex oil and gas, industrial and wider business operations environments. Proven capability to lead multi-workstream technology delivery, infrastructure integration, operational readiness and service transition activities in challenging field and corporate settings.</p><br><br><p>Skilled in establishing delivery governance, programme controls, project reporting, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, vendor coordination and stakeholder engagement. Able to translate business and operational requirements into structured IT delivery plans that support field productivity, operational continuity, cyber resilience and long-term service sustainability.</p><br><br><p>Strong background in IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, field technology integration, Chinese technology platforms such as Huawei and ZTE, CCTV and access control solutions, industrial connectivity and operations support services. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring technology solutions are delivered safely, securely, on time and aligned with operational priorities.</p><br><br>Key Skills &amp; Competencies<p><b>Competency Area</b></p><br><br><p><b>Capability Requirements</b></p><br><br><p><b>Programme Leadership: IT</b> programme governance, multi-workstream delivery, executive reporting, delivery assurance and stakeholder alignment</p><br><br><p><b>PMO &amp; Project Controls: Integrated</b> planning, RAID management, dependency tracking, change control, benefits tracking, project dashboards and governance forums</p><br><br><p><b>Oil &amp; Gas Operations: Technology</b> delivery across field operations, production sites, remote locations, maintenance support and wider operational environments</p><br><br><p><b>IT Integration: Infrastructure</b>, network, cloud, end-user services, field connectivity, enterprise applications and service transition planning</p><br><br><p><b>Vendor &amp; Commercial Delivery:</b>Vendor governance, procurement support, contract coordination, service order tracking, supplier performance and delivery acceptance</p><br><br><p><b>Operational Readiness:</b>Cutover planning, mobilization, handover, support model design, service readiness and transition to operations</p><br><br><p><b>Risk &amp; Compliance:</b>Project risk management, cyber security coordination, business continuity, disaster recovery and compliance alignment</p><br><br>Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Leadership &amp; Delivery Governance<ul><li>Lead IT programmes and strategic technology initiatives across oil and gas field operations, production facilities, corporate environments and wider business operations.</li><li>Establish programme governance, delivery cadence, reporting standards and escalation routes across multiple projects and workstreams.</li><li>Maintain integrated delivery plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, actions, decisions, resourcing and budget considerations.</li><li>Provide senior-level reporting to leadership and client stakeholders, including delivery status, critical path risks, decisions required and recovery actions.</li></ul>PMO, Project Controls &amp; Assurance<ul><li>Develop and manage PMO-type frameworks including project charters, delivery dashboards, RAID logs, action trackers, change controls, dependency registers and benefits tracking.</li><li>Ensure consistent project management discipline across infrastructure, service transition, application, cyber security and digital delivery initiatives.</li><li>Drive project assurance reviews to confirm scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, operational readiness and stakeholder acceptance criteria.</li><li>Support governance forums, steering committees and working groups with clear agendas, minutes, decision logs and follow-up actions.</li></ul>IT Integration &amp; Operations Management<ul><li>Lead integration of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, end-user computing, field connectivity and operational support services into a cohesive delivery and support model.</li><li>Coordinate technology deployment across remote oilfield sites, production facilities, camps, offices, warehouses and operational support locations.</li><li>Ensure IT services are designed and transitioned into operations with appropriate support processes, service ownership, monitoring, documentation and escalation paths.</li><li>Align IT delivery with operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE and business priorities to minimize disruption and support reliable field performance.</li></ul>Oil &amp; Gas and Wider Operations Technology Delivery<ul><li>Support technology planning and delivery for field operations, production support, maintenance execution, logistics, security, camp operations and wider industrial environments.</li><li>Coordinate deployment of ruggedized field IT, communications, surveillance, access control, industrial Wi-Fi, network connectivity and operational technology-adjacent systems.</li><li>Work with operations teams to define practical requirements, manage site constraints and deliver solutions suitable for remote, high-availability and safety-critical environments.</li><li>Support operational readiness, cutover planning and handover for new facilities, brownfield enhancements and transition activities.</li></ul>Vendor, Procurement &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Manage delivery interfaces with vendors, system integrators, service providers and technology partners including Huawei, ZTE, CCTV, access control, network and cloud suppliers.</li><li>Support procurement, service order development, technical evaluation, delivery acceptance and contract performance monitoring.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across IT, IM, Digital, Cyber Security, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement and client teams.</li><li>Resolve delivery blockers through structured escalation, commercial coordination and clear ownership of actions.</li></ul>Risk, Cyber Security &amp; Business Continuity<ul><li>Ensure project delivery incorporates cyber security, data protection, resilience, backup, disaster recovery and business continuity requirements from the outset.</li><li>Maintain visibility of programme and operational risks, ensuring mitigation plans are documented, owned and progressed.</li><li>Coordinate with cyber security teams to ensure infrastructure, remote access, vendor connectivity and operational systems are reviewed and controlled.</li><li>Support incident response, recovery planning and service continuity arrangements for critical IT and operational support systems.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Capability Development<ul><li>Lead cross-functional IT delivery teams, coordinators, engineers, vendors and support resources to deliver agreed programme and operational outcomes.</li><li>Coach team members in project management discipline, delivery reporting, stakeholder communication and operational support expectations.</li><li>Promote a structured delivery culture focused on accountability, transparency, measurable progress and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support local capability development and knowledge transfer through documentation, mentoring and structured handover activities.</li></ul>Education, Certifications &amp; Professional DevelopmentEducation<ul><li>Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Systems, Project Management or equivalent relevant experience.</li></ul>Preferred Certifications<ul><li>PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, AgilePM, Scrum Master or equivalent programme / project management certification.</li><li>ITIL Foundation or higher, with practical service transition and IT operations experience.</li><li>Microsoft Azure, Cisco, Huawei, ZTE, cloud, infrastructure or networking certifications would be advantageous.</li><li>Cyber security, business continuity or risk management certifications would be advantageous.</li></ul>Technical Proficiencies<ul><li>Project and PMO tools: Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Primavera P6, Power BI, Excel dashboards and SharePoint action tracking.</li><li>Technology domains: networks, servers, cloud, end-user computing, field connectivity, CCTV, access control, industrial Wi-Fi and SCADA-adjacent infrastructure.</li><li>Vendor platforms: Cisco, Huawei, ZTE, Microsoft, VMware, Azure, AWS, Alibaba Cloud and common oilfield technology ecosystems.</li></ul>Suggested KPIs<p><b>KPI Area/ Measure /Target Intent</b></p><br><br><p>Programme Delivery</p><br><br><p>Milestones delivered against approved baseline</p><br><br><p>Improve predictability and delivery confidence</p><br><br><p>PMO Control</p><br><br><p>RAID items, actions and decisions tracked to closure</p><br><br><p>Strengthen governance and accountability</p><br><br><p>Operational Readiness</p><br><br><p>Services transitioned with approved support model and documentation</p><br><br><p>Reduce post-go-live instability</p><br><br><p>Stakeholder Management</p><br><br><p>Leadership reporting, decision papers and governance forums delivered on schedule</p><br><br><p>Improve alignment and timely decision-making</p><br><br><p>Vendor Performance</p><br><br><p>Supplier deliverables accepted against scope, quality and schedule</p><br><br><p>Increase vendor accountability and delivery assurance</p><br><br><p>Risk Reduction</p><br><br><p>High-priority delivery and operational risks mitigated</p><br><br><p>Protect service continuity and field operations</p><br><br>Languages<ul><li>English: Fluent</li><li>Arabic: Advantageous</li></ul><br><br><br> </div>