Business Continuity Officer (f/m/d) E.ON Digital Technology GmbH

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid vacation + holidays off

hybrid work & workation options

Company pension and insurance packages

Health membership

Mobility: Deutschland-Ticket / car & e

Job summary

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH is seeking an experienced Business Continuity Manager to strengthen resilience across the EDT. You will act as the primary BCM contact and shape continuity practices, risk controls, and response readiness across core business operations.

The role focuses on governance, BIAs, audits, and crisis support, collaborating with Business, IT, OT, and Service Continuity teams. English and German fluency are required in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of BCM experience with resilience and continuity programs.
• Proven ability to implement BCM frameworks and drive improvements.
• Strong understanding of operations, risk and organizational resilience.
• Knowledge of IT/OT continuity, DR concepts (RTO/RPO).
• Certification in BCM standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

BCM experience

BCM frameworks

Risk management

IT/OT continuity

Disaster recovery

ISO 22301

Stakeholder management

English & German

Education

CBCI or ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor (certification)

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

• Rechargeyour 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.