Senior Crisis Management Specialist (f/​m/​d)

  • E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
  • Hybrid, Permanent contract
  • Full time

E.ON Digital Technology GmbH

You have a passion for technology and want to help shape the future of energy?

Then become a playmaker and join our team at E.ON Digital Technology.​

We play a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON's digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths by developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. We deliver digital solutions for a changing energy landscape because…​

… it’s on us to make new energy work!

Senior Crisis Management Specialist (f/m/d)

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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

You are a member of the Crisis Management & Physical Security Coordination team. Together with your colleagues, you develop and operate E.ON’s Group-wide crisis management organisation, helping to safeguard security of supply and protect people, critical infrastructure and assets across the E.ON Group.

As part of a strong network of Crisis Management professionals across E.ON’s German and European business units, you initiate and jointly drive Group-wide topics, foster collaboration and continuously strengthen E.ON’s crisis preparedness and response capabilities.

 

Your Role – meaningful & rewarding

  • Develop and continuously improve E.ON’s Group-wide crisis management framework, standards and processes together with Crisis Management leads and experts across the business units 
  • Initiate and jointly drive Group-wide Crisis Management topics, fostering collaboration, alignment and knowledge sharing across E.ON’s German and European businesses 
  • Lead crisis preparedness activities, including crisis plans, playbooks, exercises, training and lessons-learned processes  
  • Coordinate and support E.ON’s crisis management organization during major incidents, including activation, situation reporting and escalation processes 
  • Provide structured decision support to E.ON’s crisis management team and senior management through situation assessments, scenario analysis, options and recommendations during crises
  • Continuously monitor and assess relevant threats and emerging risks and translate them into actionable situation reports, executive briefings and recommendations 
  • Monitor relevant regulatory requirements, industry developments and best practices and translate them into practical improvements to E.ON’s crisis management capabilities
  • Coordinate and maintain key interfaces with authorities, emergency services, industry associations and other external crisis partners 
  • Collaborate closely with Business Continuity, Physical Security, Communications, IT, OT and other key functions to strengthen E.ON’s crisis preparedness and organizational resilience 

 

Your Profile – authentic & open-minded

  • Extensive professional experience in Crisis Management within a corporate, critical infrastructure or similarly complex operational environment 
  • Proven experience in developing and operating crisis management frameworks and in supporting or managing crisis response  
  • Strong understanding of crisis management, emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure protection and organisational resilience, including relevant standards such as ISO 22361 and ISO 22301 
  • Experience working with senior management and external crisis partners such as authorities, emergency services and industry organisations; experience with crisis management tools, alerting systems and structured situation reporting is an advantage 
  • Good understanding of the interdependencies between business operations, physical infrastructure and IT/OT environments, ideally within the energy or critical infrastructure sector 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex situations and translate them into clear recommendations under pressure 
  • Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience working collaboratively across functions, business units and countries 
  • Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach, sound judgement and a strong sense of ownership 
  • Relevant professional certifications or qualifications in Crisis Management, Business Continuity or related disciplines are an advantage 
  • Business fluency in English and German, both written and spoken 

 

Our Benefits – smart & useful​

  • 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.​
  • 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.​
  • Enjoy hybrid work: We combine office collaboration with focused work from home. It’s also possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.​​
  • Stay active & healthy: Benefit from a company-sponsored health membership.​
  • 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 to ensure that people with disabilities have a fair recruitment process in which they can demonstrate their best qualities. For this reason, our representative for people with severe disabilities is involved in the process at an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require any technical or organisational adjustments for the recruitment process. We will be happy to provide these.

If you are unable to apply online and would like to speak directly with someone, please contact the 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:
836

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!

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The Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any Questions you may have by E-Mail. We cannot consider applications by E-Mail. Thank you for your understanding.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.