E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions. Our employees are constantly working to digitise the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalisation and growth.
As the Manager Strategy, Innovation & Insight (f/m/d), you will be instrumental in shaping our flexibility services platform. You will also oversee strategic projects that align with our business objectives, ensuring effective implementation of innovation throughout the organization. Your role is crucial in ensuring our products and services meet evolving customer needs and stay ahead of industry trends.
We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.
We are looking for a Manager Strategy, Innovation & Insight (f/m/d) to join our E.ON SE team as soon as possible. If you are interested, please apply online.
Your Responsibilities:
- Gather and analyze customer feedback, preferences, and behaviors through various channels (surveys, focus groups, data analytics).
- Translate customer insights into actionable recommendations that inform product development, marketing strategies, and go-to-market approaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that customer needs are embedded in every stage of product development and delivery.
- Lead the exploration and evaluation of new technologies, business models, and industry trends that could enhance the flexibility services platform.
- Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers, research institutions, and other key players in the energy and flexibility markets.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects related to innovation and customer insights.
- Prepare and present project updates to senior management, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Facilitate collaboration between different regional teams to share best practices, drive consistency, and leverage successful innovations across markets. Ensure that regional insights and innovations are integrated into the global product strategy.
Your Qualifications:
- Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in innovation management, customer insights, or product management, ideally within the energy, technology, or related sectors.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
- Innovation Expertise: Demonstrated experience in driving innovation initiatives, with a solid understanding of emerging technologies and business models.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: A deep understanding of customer behavior and the ability to translate insights into products and services that meet customer needs.
- Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills with experience in leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and delivering projects that align with strategic goals.
- Partnership Management: Experience in identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships that drive business value.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in german and english, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Cultural Awareness: Experience working in a global environment, with the ability to navigate and respect different cultural contexts.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications in innovation management or project management is a plus.
Apart from our inspiring and dynamic international working atmosphere, we have the following attractive employee benefits to keep you motivated and healthy:
- Flexible working hours
- Regular trainings
- Individual mobility budget, e.g. for a company car
- Health offers, e.g. personal health checks
- Free parking space for E.ON employees
- Job ticket available
- Cooperations with local kindergartens
- Family service support
- Subsidized canteen
- Corporate benefits
- Several insurances (e.g. accident insurance)
- E.ON Pension Plan
These benefits aim to provide a supportive and rewarding work environment for E.ON employees.
Do you have questions?
For further information please contact Madeleine Küpper, madeleine.kuepper@eon.com.
Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online as Manager Strategy, Innovation & Insight (f/m/d) (ID 231986).
Please note that applications via email will not be considered. Please only use our online application system.
What you need to know:
Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full time; Part time
Company: E.ON SE
Function area: Marketing/Product Management; Process Management; Product Owner; Project/Program Management
Location: Essen
Inclusion
It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.
Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.