Senior Expert Talent Development d/f/m

RWE; Essen; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Creative freedom

Flat hierarchy

Culture of innovation

Job summary

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH is seeking a senior talent development professional to shape and lead global talent initiatives across leadership pipelines and critical talent segments. You will own development journeys, collaborate with HR and business stakeholders, and drive scalable programs in a fast-moving, multinational setting.

Fluent English and German are required, with a track record of implementing data-driven development strategies and delivering measurable impact across diverse

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, Learning & Development or a related HR field, ideally within an international and complex organisation.
• Proven experience designing and delivering impactful talent development initiatives and translating business and people priorities into effective solutions.
• Strong strategic, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence working across functions, seniority levels and geographies.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to use talent data, feedback and insights to inform decisions and continuously improve approaches.
• Fluent English and German (both written and spoken), with confidence working across cultures in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape and continuously evolve RWEST’s talent development strategy and portfolio for leadership potentials, expert talent, early talent and business-critical talent groups.
• Lead structured approaches to identifying talent and potential, including selection and assessment processes, talent discussions and translating insights into meaningful development actions.
• Build visibility of critical talent populations and strengthen sustainable pipelines for future leadership, expert and business-critical roles; connect development with future opportunities.
• Design differentiated development approaches combining structured programmes, experiential learning, mentoring, networking, exposure and individual development opportunities.
• Own and evolve key talent formats such as the E-Level Programme, Leadership Essentials Programme and Traders Training, setting strategic direction and quality standards.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders and HR colleagues, translating business challenges and future capability requirements into effective talent solutions and career development opportunities.
• Create meaningful development and career experiences that strengthen capability, engagement and retention, while enabling talent to build networks and ownership of their development.
• Define success measures, use talent data and feedback to assess impact and continuously improve the portfolio.

Skills

Talent management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical mindset

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

In this role, you will shape and drive RWE Supply & Trading GmbH's (RWEST) approach to identifying, developing and engaging talent across the organisation. Focusing on leadership potentials below executive level, expert talent, early talent and business-critical talent groups, you will build strong and sustainable talent pipelines aligned with current and future business needs.

You will take strategic ownership of our talent development portfolio, translating business and people priorities into clear talent approaches, development journeys and scalable solutions. Working closely with Global People Partners, Leadership Development, senior business stakeholders and other HR teams, you will connect talent identification, development and succession while ensuring clear ownership across these areas.

As part of the HR People & Organisational Development team in the Global Human Resources division, you will play a key role in delivering our people strategy and continuously evolving how RWEST develops talent in an international and fast-moving business environment.

About The Role

• Talent Development Strategy & Portfolio Ownership: Shape and continuously evolve RWEST’s talent development strategy and portfolio for leadership potentials, expert talent, early talent and business-critical talent groups, aligned with business priorities, future capability needs and our people strategy.
• Talent Identification & Reviews: Lead structured approaches to identifying talent and potential, including selection and assessment processes, talent discussions and translating insights into meaningful development actions in partnership with relevant HR teams.
• Talent Pipelines & Succession: Build visibility of critical talent populations and strengthen sustainable pipelines for future leadership, expert and business-critical roles; partner with Leadership Development and succession stakeholders to connect development with future opportunities.
• Development Architecture & Journeys: Design differentiated development approaches combining structured programmes, experiential learning, mentoring, networking, exposure and individual development opportunities to address both individual potential and organisational capability needs.
• Strategic Programme Leadership: Own and evolve key talent formats such as the E-Level Programme, Leadership Essentials Programme and Traders Training, setting strategic direction and quality standards while ensuring programmes remain relevant, scalable and impactful.
• Business & Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders and HR colleagues, translating business challenges and future capability requirements into effective talent solutions and career development opportunities.
• Talent Engagement & Career Development: Create meaningful development and career experiences that strengthen capability, engagement and retention, while enabling talent to build networks, organisational exposure and ownership of their development.
• Impact, Innovation & Governance: Define success measures, use talent data and feedback to assess impact and continuously improve the portfolio. Introduce innovative and scalable approaches, including digital and AI-supported learning, and establish effective governance to ensure high-quality delivery and participant experience.

Job Requirements And Experience

• Significant experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, Learning & Development or a related HR field, ideally within an international and complex organisation.
• Proven experience designing and delivering impactful talent development initiatives and translating business and people priorities into effective solutions.
• Strong strategic, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence working across functions, seniority levels and geographies.
• Proactive and pragmatic working style, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on mindset, sound judgement and a strong focus on quality and impact.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to use talent data, feedback and insights to inform decisions and continuously improve approaches.
• Fluent English and German (both written and spoken), with confidence working across cultures in an international environment.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Experience developing talent strategies, frameworks or portfolio approaches across multiple talent populations.
• Experience with talent analytics, assessment methodologies or data-driven talent identification.
• Experience designing career development, mentoring, experiential or cross-functional development approaches.
• Experience with digital learning, AI-supported development approaches and/or steering external learning and assessment partners.
• Experience in trading, energy, technology or another fast-paced and complex business environment.

We also welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to a full-time role. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are open to exploring flexible arrangements.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Benefits

• A varied and impactful role with real responsibility and development opportunities.
• A dynamic environment with a high degree of creative freedom.
• A collaborative and supportive team with a flat hierarchy.
• A culture that encourages new ideas and values initiative.

Any questions? Contact HR: Lisa Koenen, [phone]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.