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

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!

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.​

Do you have questions?
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team, ­EDT_Talent_Acquisition@eon.com.

Please understand that for data protection reasons we can only accept applications submitted via our portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider application documents that reach us by email or post.

What you need to know:
Job Req ID: 237600
Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full time
Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
Location: Essen, Hannover, München
Function area: General Management/ Corporate Management; Administration; Agile working/transformation; Consulting; IT/Digital; Project/Program Management

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.