Director (m/f/d) (Essen, DE)

E.ON; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

30 days vacation + holidays off

Employee share program

Company pension plan

Mobility package

Parking & transport support

Childcare support

Job summary

E.ON Inhouse Consulting seeks a Director to act as a trusted advisor to E.ON’s top management and drive the further development of the practice. The role combines deep subject-matter expertise with extensive leadership across complex projects, delivering sustainable value for E.ON.

You will shape strategy, lead projects, mentor Principals and Project Managers, and own an internal function, in a hybrid working environment with strong collaboration and exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's or diploma degree required; MBA/PhD welcomed.
• At least ten years of professional experience, ideally in top management consulting.
• Fluent English and German (C1).
• Outstanding analytical, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of E.ON Inhouse Consulting's most critical projects with stakeholder satisfaction.
• Present project outcomes to E.ON's highest decision-making bodies.
• Build and maintain an internal network across business units.
• Develop Principals and Project Managers while guiding Consultants on projects.
• Own one functional Impact Group or an internal area (e.g., Recruiting, Marketing, Finance, IT).

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

People management

Business acumen

Education

Master's degree

MBA or PhD optional

Job description

We are E.ON Inhouse Consulting – the trusted advisor to the top leadership of E.ON and one of the driving forces behind Europe’s energy transition.

We work on the topics that matter most. From shaping the digital energy ecosystem and unlocking flexibility for millions of households to driving GenAI transformation and building smarter grids. Across 1.6 million kilometers of energy networks for 47 million customers. And we don’t stop at strategy. We stay through implementation – side by side with senior leaders and frontline teams, turning ambition into action.

As a member of E.ON Inhouse Consulting’s management team, you will take on responsibility from day one and drive meaningful change across the organization.

You’ll be part of a culture where diverse perspectives and strong collaboration drive outstanding results. Where your ideas matter more than titles. Flexibility, well-being support, and competitive rewards enable you to thrive – professionally and personally. Direct exposure to top management and diverse training and development opportunities provide the ideal foundation for pursuing a future leadership career within the Group.

Your tasks

Shape the energy world of tomorrow with us! As a Director, you act as a trusted advisor to E.ON’s top management and drive the further development of E.ON Inhouse Consulting. You combine outstanding subject-matter expertise and extensive leadership experience in complex project environments with inspiring people leadership, making a significant contribution to creating sustainable value for E.ON.

• You are responsible for the design and delivery of E.ON’s most critical projects, ensuring outstanding results and a high level of satisfaction among our project stakeholders
• As a representative of E.ON Inhouse Consulting, you work closely with the top management and present your projects and their outcomes to E.ON’s highest decision-making bodies
• By building trusted relationships with leaders across the various business units, you foster knowledge sharing throughout the Group and establish a strong and sustainable internal network
• As a Development Leader, you support and advance the professional and personal growth of Principals and Project Managers, while playing a key role in shaping the development of our Consultants through your leadership on projects
• In addition, you take ownership for one of our functional Impact Groups or an internal area such as Recruiting, Marketing, Finance, or IT

Your profile

• You have an excellent university degree (master's/diploma) in your pocket - we also welcome additional qualifications, such as a doctorate or MBA
• You bring at least ten years of relevant professional experience, the majority of which was gained at one of the leading top management consulting firms
• You are fluent in English and German (C1)
• Your strengths include outstanding analytical competence as well as strong process and problem-solving skills
• Even in difficult situations, your superior conduct and excellent communication and moderation skills ensure you win over the top management team
• You excel through your decision-making ability, your entrepreneurial mindset and a talent for innovative thinking
• Excellent leadership qualities allow you to successfully motivate your team members to achieve top performance levels and to promote their potential accordingly

What we offer

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model, flexible working hours, 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off or sabbatical to ensure a good work-life balance
• Workation: Up to 20 days within the European Economic Area
• Personal development & training: Ongoing, independent learning, through a broad training and coaching program
• Modern working environment: A workplace that meets digital and ergonomic standards, enhanced by creative and productive spaces and seating areas
• Corporate benefits: Employee share program, LTI, company pension plan, employee discounts, special insurance policies and much more
• Health and Vitality: Large selection of fresh food and beverages in our subsidized bistro and canteen, various health offers (e.g. physiotherapy, fitness center, flu vaccinations, mental healthcare), access to sponsored membership of EGYM Wellpass
• Mobility Package: From bicycle leasing and subsidized public transport passes to a choice between a company car and an enhanced mobility budget
• Central location: Free parking, very good public transport connections and charging stations for e-vehicles
• Family service support: In all life situations through cooperation partners that provide child and vacation care, nursing assistance and everyday companionship, paid parental leave (up to 6 months, 1.800€ net)

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