Business Unit Director Own to Operate

About the role

The Business Unit Director Own to Operate is responsible for the performance and scaling of an international portfolio of energy assets. This role involves defining strategic direction, managing P&L, and leading the transition toward a standardized, data-driven operating model across multiple countries. You will oversee the growth of the portfolio from 8 to approximately 25 assets by 2032 while fostering a culture of safety and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio P&L and monitor financial performance across energy, certificates, and operational costs.
• Lead and develop Asset Managers and central team managers, scaling the team from 40 to 100 FTE.
• Establish operational and financial governance structures to support international growth.
• Drive the digitalization of operations, including asset management systems, data quality, and cross-plant benchmarking.
• Oversee the transition of new assets from EPC to operations, ensuring performance standards are met from day one.
• Represent the business unit to the Executive Board and manage key internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Asset management
• P&L management
• Operations management
• Stakeholder management
• Data-driven optimization
• Process engineering
• Leadership

Nice to have

• Biogas
• Biomethane
• Biomass
• German language

Qualifications

• WO level education
• Minimum 10 years of experience in asset management or a similar senior role in a capital-intensive sector

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Pension scheme
• Travel allowance

About the Company

HoSt Group is an international technology leader in sustainable energy solutions, specializing in renewable gases, sustainable heat, green hydrogen, and CO2 capture. As a family business, they combine entrepreneurship, innovation, and a strong focus on sustainability.