Title:  Head of Strategy & Business Development

The Company

Hellenic Hydrogen is a Joint Venture established by Motor Oil and PPC, two of the leading companies in the Greek energy market, with the aim of advancing the formation of an innovative energy solution for tomorrow.

The Motor Oil Group

At Motor Oil Group, our people are our energy!

We support the Greek economy with exports to over 75 countries, thousands of employees, and continuous new investments. We work together to shape the future of energy, and we focus on developing and empowering our people, cultivating their talents that will shape our future journey towards the energy transition.

Starting with the role:

We are currently searching for Hellenic Hydrogen to hire a Head of Strategy & Business Development.

During your day you will:

• Lead the Business Case Assessment, actively participate in the initial phase of Hydrogen Project setup, including Strategic Fit Evaluation, business case development, identification of threats and opportunities, and preliminary cost estimation
• Coordinate the development activities related to the company’s projects
• Conduct techno-economic assessments to establish project feasibility and validate project’s prospects
• Coordinate the Front-End Loading process including the preparation of the projects scope (equipment lists, schedules, general arrangements etc.) and overall project definition
• Define Project Scope & Objectives, develop high-level project plans (Resources, Cost & Timelines), identify the stakeholders involved and determine the expected project deliverables
• Lead the creation of RFPs and participate in the identification, evaluation and selection of External Advisors (i.e. Engineering Consultants, Legal Advisors, Business Consultants etc.) and/or Contractors
• Manage and coordinate the External Advisors and Contractors while preparing management reports to support decision-making and ensure effective project oversight
• Monitor and manage project risks and issues, propose mitigation actions, and escalate critical matters to management when required

What you need to stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering related field
• Master’s degree in energy related fields would be considered an asset
• At least 5 years professional experience in Corporate/Business Development roles within the energy sector
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of Techno-Economic Assessment methodology
• Working knowledge on Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project
• Fluency in English (proficiency in writing, reading, speaking)
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the Energy Sector
• Strong communication skills and team spirit
• Extrovert, ability to form professional networks
• Excellent analytical skills
• Critical and innovative thinking