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

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 “Workation@E.ON” 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 anna-maria.sommer@eon.com.

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