Senior Product Manager Grid Technology (f/m/d)

E.ON; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy provider in Essen is seeking a Senior Product Manager Grid Technology to shape the future of energy infrastructure. You will set strategic directions, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with climate goals. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in Electrical or Energy Engineering, coupled with experience in the energy sector. Join us and make a difference in a hybrid work environment with excellent benefits.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Flexible working time models

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health and wellness programs

Workation option in Europe

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in the energy industry, ideally with a distribution system operator.
• Experience in technical asset management or grid planning is a plus.
• Proven experience in leading interdisciplinary projects.

Aufgaben

• Set the strategic direction for key grid components.
• Bridge engineering and procurement with technical decisions.
• Analyze emerging technologies and market trends.

Kenntnisse

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

University degree in Electrical Engineering

University degree in Energy Engineering

University degree in Industrial Engineering

University degree in Technology Management

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

E.ON is one of the leading operators of European energy networks and energy-related infrastructure, as well as a provider of advanced customer solutions. Our energy networks connect more than 50 million customers. With a total of over 75,000 employees, we are represented in 15 countries. As a playmaker, we are ideally positioned to drive the energy transition in Germany and Europe.

In this strategic role, you will play a key part in transforming our global technical asset landscape - standardizing technologies, building resilient supplier ecosystems, and aligning innovation with long-term business and environmental goals.

Join our System Technology Team as a Senior Product Manager Grid Technology (f/m/d) at E.ON SE and help us in creating the technical foundation that enables efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across our distribution system operator (DSO).

Location: Essen · Contract type: Permanent · Model: Hybrid · Working time: Full time

What you will do

• Set the strategic direction for key grid components – from cables and transformers to smart metering, substations, lighting, FTTx, overhead lines, and pipes. Develop forward-looking roadmaps that enable a flexible, resilient, and climate-neutral energy system
• Bridge engineering and procurement by aligning technical decisions with regulatory frameworks, corporate strategy, and climate goals – ensuring every step supports our vision for a sustainable future
• Lead with vision: Analyze emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory developments to future-proof our infrastructure and guide strategic decisions across the asset lifecycle
• Establish group-wide standards and governance structures that combine efficiency, scalability, and sustainability – laying the foundation for intelligent and resilient grids

Leadership

• Take the lead in a virtual expert team: While not disciplinary, your role involves strong functional leadership – guiding cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving alignment across technical, commercial, and operational units
• Champion inclusive leadership: Promote a culture of shared responsibility and innovation, connecting diverse perspectives to accelerate the transformation of our distribution networks
• Be a catalyst for change: Inspire others by translating complex technical challenges into strategic opportunities for a green energy future

Qualifications

• Academic Background: A university degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technology Management, or a related field – ideally with a focus on energy infrastructure, grid operations, or the digitalization of technical systems
• Professional Experience: Several years of experience in the energy industry, preferably with a distribution system operator (DSO). Experience in technical asset management, grid planning, strategic procurement, or product/portfolio management is a plus
• Strategic Thinking & Systems Understanding: Strong ability to analyze technical, economic, and regulatory interdependencies and translate them into strategic concepts
• Communication & Leadership Skills: Ability to moderate across organizational units, align diverse perspectives, and embody an inclusive leadership model. Proven experience in leading and managing interdisciplinary projects and in stakeholder management
• Languages: Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

What we offer

• Responsible, varied, and challenging tasks in a modern working environment
• A very good work-life balance is supported through flexible working time models and the option to work from home
• 30 days of annual leave, plus additional days off on Rose Monday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve
• Company pension scheme
• Training opportunities for both professional and personal development
• Employee discounts, as well as tax-advantaged car and bike leasing options
• Support in all life situations through cooperation partners – for example, in the areas of childcare or eldercare
• Free beverages and a variety of health and wellness programs
• The “[e-mail]” option allows up to 20 working days per year to be spent working from another European country

Questions

If you have any questions please reach out to Anna-Maria Sommer [e-mail].

Please note that applications via email will not be considered. Please only use our online application system.

What you need to know

• Contract type: Permanent
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Working time: Full time
• Location: Essen