Head of Project Development & Execution
Gasum is a leading Nordic biogas producer offering both biogas production and availability on industrial scale. We have biogas production plants in Finland and Sweden. Biogas is a renewable fuel made entirely of biowaste. It allows our partners to reduce their CO2-emissions significantly and to shift from a linear to a circular economy. In addition to biogas, our plants produce recycled nutrients that are suitable for both agriculture and different industries. We are constantly developing our production by setting new standards and investing in new biogas plants. Our purpose in cleaner energy and through our own production and our European partners.
We’re now looking for a Head of Project Development & Execution based in our Linköping office.
We are looking for a experienced leader to lead our portfolio of strategic investment projects across biogas, traffic, and industrial businesses.
In this key leadership role, you will oversee project development and execution from concept to handover, ensuring safe delivery on time and within budget while supporting Gasum's growth ambitions. You will also lead a team responsible for maintenance and asset management activities across selected operational assets in the Nordic region.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Project Portfolio Management
Lead the development and execution of strategic investment projects across Gasum's biogas, traffic, and industrial business areas while also overseeing maintenance and asset management activities for selected operational assets across the Nordics.
This includes:
Greenfield and brownfield biogas plant projects
Traffic and industrial projects from execution to handover
Feasibility studies, engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup
Delivery of projects according to agreed schedule, budget, quality, and HSEQ requirements
Procurement, contractor management, and contractual follow-up
Permit management, compliance, and project reporting
Development of project management capabilities and ways of working
Management of investment subsidy applications and reporting
Leadership of maintenance and asset management activities related to Gasum's traffic stations, customer terminals, trailers, and swap bodies across the Nordics, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operations
Leadership & Financial Management
Lead and develop a high-performing team
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Manage project and departmental budgets
What We Expect From You:
Education
MSc in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
Experience
Leadership experience within project management in energy, process, or industrial sectors
Proven track record of delivering large investment projects through execution
Experience in contract and partnership management
Experience from biogas, renewable energy, or related industries is considered an advantage
Key competencies
Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM contracting and procurement
Solid knowledge of construction and contract law
Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
Skilled negotiator and stakeholder manager
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong focus on HSEQ and compliance
Who you are
You are a driven and inspiring leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong execution mindset. You thrive in a changing environment and are motivated by delivering results through collaboration and effective leadership.
We offer you:
Interesting job in a Nordic environment and insights into the energy sector
Development opportunities in our responsible and innovative company
An inspiring and modern workplace and an encouraging team to support you
Our ethical code covers looking after people and the environment alike. We aim at building a cleaner tomorrow.
Interested in building a cleaner tomorrow?
Please apply by 27th of august, enclosing your CV. For inquiries about the vacancy, please contact hjalmar.frisell@gaum.com
Learn more about our company.
The energy company Gasum is a Nordic gas sector and energy market expert. Our purpose is cleaner energy – We offer cleaner energy and energy market expert services for industry and for combined heat and power production as well as cleaner fuel solutions for road and maritime transport. We help our customers to reduce their own carbon footprint as well as that of their customers. Together with our partners, we promote development towards a carbon-neutral future on land and at sea.
The Gasum Group has around 380 employees in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Germany. Gasum is owned by the State of Finland and it was founded in 1994.