Project Manager (m/f/d) (Essen, DE)

E.ON; Essen; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

30 days paid vacation

Workation in EU

Personal development & training

Modern working environment

Corporate benefits

Health and vitality programs

Mobility budget

Central location & parking

Family service support

Résumé du poste

E.ON Inhouse Consulting in Essen is seeking a Project Manager to lead important group projects with an international team, shaping strategic and operational solutions in the energy sector. You will partner with senior leadership to drive initiatives and mentor consultants.

You hold a master’s degree and 3–5 years at a leading consulting firm, with fluent English and German. A digital mindset, strong analytics, and entrepreneurial thinking help you deliver high-impact results in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Master's degree; Doctorate or MBA welcomed.
• 3-5 years' experience at leading top management consulting firms with interest in energy topics.
• Digital profile with affinity for digital strategies, business models, analytics and innovative solutions.
• Outstanding analytical competence with strong process and problem solving skills.
• Fluent in English and German (C1).
• Entrepreneurial mindset; willing to take risks and think creatively.
• Strong communication to motivate and guide teams; superior conduct in challenging situations.

Responsabilités

• Analyze complex issues in energy and develop strategic and operational solutions.
• Lead projects with E.ON Inhouse Consulting management to drive results and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with customer project leaders to ensure milestones and content quality.
• Take on management responsibility; lead an international team and coach members.
• Mentor several consultants to support their careers.
• Structure and design key presentations; present results to senior management and directors.
• Contribute to internal tasks (marketing, recruiting, training) as part of the Senior Team.

Connaissances

Top consulting experience

Fluent English

Fluent German

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Formation

Master's degree

Doctorate or MBA

Description du poste

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.

You’ll take on responsibility and drive real change from day one. You’ll grow fast through structured onboarding, continuous training, regular feedback, and direct exposure to top management – accelerating your path to leadership positions within consulting or across the entire E.ON Group. You’ll be part of a culture where diverse perspectives and strong collaboration drive outstanding results. Where your ideas matter more than titles. Success is celebrated together, plus flexibility, well-being support, and competitive rewards enable you to thrive – professionally and personally.

LET’S CHANGE ENERGY. FOR REAL.

Your tasks

As a Project Manager, you will take on responsibility for important Group projects and an international team – making a lasting contribution to the success of our company.

• You will analyze the complex issues facing the energy sector and those specific to our company and develop corresponding strategic and operational solution approaches
• Working hand-in-hand with the E.ON Inhouse Consulting management team, you will take our projects forward, provide operational leadership and ensure we achieve excellent results and high customer satisfaction levels
• You will work closely with customer project leaders and managers, bearing responsibility for quality of content and ensuring that the most important milestones are reached
• You will take on management responsibility, lead an international team and push the personal and professional development of your team members through regular feedback and coaching sessions
• As a mentor, you will be responsible for supporting and furthering the careers of several consultants
• You will structure and design our most important presentations and present your results to the senior management team and directors of the E.ON Group
• As a member of the Senior Team, you will make a lasting contribution to our company's further development, incl. taking on a number of internal tasks (e.g. marketing, recruiting, training)

Your profile

• You have a top-grade master's degree in your pocket – we also welcome additional qualifications, such as a doctorate or MBA
• You have already gained 3-5 years' relevant work experience at one of the leading top management consulting firms and get a buzz from energy sector topics
• A digital profile with a strong affinity for digital strategies, business models, analytics and innovative solutions is an advantage
• Outstanding analytical competence coupled with strong process and problem-solving skills put you apart from the rest
• You are fluent in English and German (C1)
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset, are prepared to take risks and have a talent for creative and innovative thinking
• Even in challenging situations, you inspire your customers through your superior conduct and target-oriented communication approach
• Your ability to motivate your team to become top performers and push their continued development round off your profile

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, 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 a mobility budget, private car or bicycle leasing to subsidized job tickets

• 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)