E.ON Digital Technology GmbH

Business Continuity Officer (f/m/d)

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Role family: Operations
Seniority: Mid level
Country: DE
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 26 Sept 2026

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You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?
Then become a playmaker and join our team as Business Continuity Officer (f/m/d) 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 sustainable technology solutions because…
… it’s on us to make new energy work!

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The Team – your impact
You are a member of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) team, acting as second line of defense for Business Continuity across the Business Units (BU). Together with your colleagues, you ensure that continuity risks are identified, managed, and mitigated in a consistent and effective manner. Business Continuity encompasses the resilience of all business processes, including the underlying Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), as well as assets, operations, suppliers, employees, and facilities.
Your Role – meaningful undamp; rewarding
Act as the primary contact for Business Continuity within the Business Unit
Coordinate the implementation of group BCM policies and standards
Provide advice and guidance on Business Continuity topics to the Business Unit
Conduct and coordinate Business Impact Analyses (BIA) with process owners to identify critical processes and dependencies
Coordinate and support internal and external BCM audits, including remediation of findings
Drive the continuous improvement of the BCM framework
Develop and steer BCM roadmaps and maturity development
Ensure that Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery tests are planned and executed
Coordinate and align Business, IT, OT and Service Continuity to ensure Business Continuity activities (like BIAs and tests) run smoothly and consistently
Develop and maintain emergency and contingency plans (e.g., pandemics, natural disasters)
Support the Crisis Management Support Team with Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
Design and implement BCM awareness initiatives and training programs
Report on BCM maturity and roadmap progress to BU Board and VP BCM
Manage and document incident reporting and emergency procedures, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders (e.g., ISO, DPO, IT Head, OT Head)
Your Profile – authentic undamp; open-minded
Several years of professional experience in Business Continuity Management in matrix organizations and/or functional organizations
Strong track record in implementing BCM programs at scale
Operational experience across diverse business functions
Strong understanding of IT/OT service continuity and disaster recovery concepts (e.g. RTO/RPO, resilience patterns)
Expert knowledge of ISO 22301 and basic understanding of ISO27001, 27019 and 27031
Relevant BCM/ Resilience certification such as CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent
Good understanding of grid/energy systems, IT and OT environments
High ownership and decision-making capability, even under uncertainty
Excellent communication and influencing skills across stakeholders
Strategic thinking who connects big-picture goals with practical execution
Strong business acumen with understanding of value, risk, and operations
Fluent in English and local language (written and spoken)
Valid driver’s license (Class B)
Our Benefits – smart undamp; 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 undamp; 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.

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Do you have questions?
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team, [email protected].
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: 244530
Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full time
Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
Location: Essen
Function area: Cyber Security; IT/Digital

# 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.

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