Chief of Staff - Managing Director and Chief Data & AI Officer (f/​m/​d)

  • E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
  • Hybrid, Permanent contract
  • Full time
Chief of Staff - Managing Director and Chief Data & AI Officer (f/m/d)

E.ON Digital Technology GmbH

You want to participate in shaping the future of E.ON Digital Technology?

Join the E.ON Digital Technology, precisely the Managing Director overseeing Expert Services (in-house consulting), Data & AI, HR, and Digital Empowerment who holds a vital role in driving EDTs success. The MD's responsibilities include leading the Expert Services team to provide top-notch consulting services, spearheading Data & AI initiatives to leverage insights for strategic decision-making, optimizing HR processes to support E.ON’s workforce, and championing Digital Empowerment to enhance digital capabilities across the organization.

It’s on us to make new energy work!

Chief of Staff - Managing Director and Chief Data & AI Officer (f/m/d)

Locations: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Applications can only be submitted online via our portal. Please understand that we cannot consider applications that reach us by e-mail.

Job description

The team – your impact

As the Chief of Staff you play a critical, high-impact role by acting as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and operational right hand to the Managing Director. You enable the MD to operate at maximum efficiency by providing strategic insight, project leadership, and day-to-day operational assistance.

Your Role – meaningful & rewarding

  • Getting things organized by managing calendar priorities, filter communication, and protect time for what matters most, ensuring every moment counts and nothing important slips through the cracks
  • Driving clarity and focus, by preparing meetings and briefings, distilling complex topics into sharp insights, and helping the MD make fast, well-informed decisions
  • Following through to impact, by tracking to dos, following up on status, and supporting successful delivery
  • Turning ideas into execution, by overseeing high-impact projects, tracking key initiatives, and following up with teams to ensure momentum and accountability
  • Being a strategic advisor, by keeping an ear on the tracks, acting as a voice of reason, and proactively solving problems

Your Profile – authentic & open-minded

  • Degree in business administration, management or similar with several years of relevant working experience
  • Structured approach to work as well as strong organizational and project management skills with commitment towards results
  • High level of discretion and reliability
  • Proactive work style and proficiency with standard office and project management tools
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels and managing top-level interfaces
  • Strong judgement and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Business fluency in English and German are mandatory

Our Benefits – smart & useful​

  • Enjoy flexibility: You can combine coming to the office and working from home flexibly. It’s even possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.​
  • Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training – our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.​
  • Get connected: Take the opportunity to engage in our Digital Empowerment Communities for collaboration, learning, and network building.​
  • Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.​
  • Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket – your way is our way.​
  • Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.​
  • This is by far not all… We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.​

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

What else you should know:

Type of contract:Permanent contract
Employment type:Full time
Work Model:Hybrid
Company:E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
Job number:237600

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Any questions?

Our recruiting team will be happy to answer any questions you may have by e-mail. Or are you already convinced that this should be the next step in your career? Then apply online right now via our career portal. We look forward to receiving your application! Please note that applications by e-mail will not be considered.

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Application process

Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.

  • Online application

    Your online application is the first step of the application process. All jobs are advertised in our career portal. Create an application profile – it will only take about two minutes and can open the door for you to jobs in all E.ON Group companies worldwide. All applications for advertised jobs at E.ON must be made online.

  • Interview

    In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.

  • Contract and onboarding

    Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.

We value and foster diversity

Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.


In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.


And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Behind the scenes

At E.ON we are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.

Kununu

We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.

Hybrid Working

For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

Together into a green energy future

What makes E.ON stand out as an employer

  • Sense of purpose

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

  • Sustainability

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

  • Winning culture

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

  • Recognition

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

  • Work Life Balance

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

  • Health

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

  • Network

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

  • Development

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

  • Onboarding

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.