Business Continuity Officer (f/m/d)

E.ON Digital Technology; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Hybrid work

Health membership

Deutschland-Ticket

Pension scheme

Insurance package

Job summary

E.ON Digital Technology is seeking a seasoned BCM professional to act as the primary BCM contact for E.ON SE. You will implement policies, lead BIAs, and drive cross-functional resilience initiatives across Business, IT, OT, and continuity teams.

You will coordinate audits, testing, and remediation efforts while advancing BCM maturity through training, awareness, and management reporting. Strong English and German skills are required.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Business Continuity Management, resilience, or a related field.
• Proven track record implementing and enhancing BCM frameworks and programs.
• Strong understanding of business operations, risk management, and organizational resilience.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary BCM contact at E.ON SE.
• Implement and oversee BCM policies, standards, and roadmaps.
• Lead Business Impact Analyses and identify critical processes and dependencies.
• Coordinate BCM audits, testing activities, and remediation actions.
• Drive collaboration across Business, IT, OT, and Service Continuity functions.
• Develop emergency and continuity plans and support crisis management activities.
• Promote BCM maturity through continuous improvement and reporting.

Skills

BCM experience

Risk management

ISO 22301

Stakeholder management

English language

Education

BCM certification (CBCI)

Job description

You have a passion for technology and want to help shape the future of energy? Then become a playmaker and join our team at E.ON Digital Technology. We play a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON's digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths by developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. We deliver digital solutions for a changing energy landscape because… … it’s on us to make new energy work!

The Team – your impact

As part of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) team, you act as the second line of defense for Business Continuity for EDT. You help ensure that continuity risks are identified, managed, and continuously improved while supporting resilience across business operations.

Your Role – meaningful & rewarding

• Act as the primary Business Continuity Management (BCM) contact at E.ON SE
• Implement and oversee BCM policies, standards, and strategic roadmaps
• Lead Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and identify critical processes and dependencies
• Coordinate BCM audits, testing activities, and remediation actions
• Drive collaboration across Business, IT, OT, and Service Continuity functions
• Develop emergency and continuity plans and support crisis management activities
• Promote BCM maturity through continuous improvement, awareness initiatives, and management reporting

Your Profile – authentic & open-minded

• Several years of experience in Business Continuity Management, resilience, or a related field, ideally within a matrix organization
• Proven track record of implementing and enhancing BCM frameworks and programs
• Strong understanding of business operations, risk management, and organizational resilience
• Solid knowledge of IT/OT continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience concepts (e.g. RTO/RPO)
• Expertise in ISO 22301 and familiarity with related standards such as ISO 27001, 27019, and 27031
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change across functions
• Relevant BCM certification (e.g. CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor)
• Business fluent English and German language skills

Our Benefits – smart & useful

• Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.
• Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training – our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.
• Enjoy hybrid work: We combine office collaboration with focused work from home. It’s also possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• Stay active & healthy: Benefit from a company-sponsored health membership.
• Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket – your way is our way.
• Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
• This is by far not all… We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.