Strategy & Partnership Manager (m/w/d)

Become the Strategy & Partnership Manager at E.ON in Essen, Germany. Lead strategic assessments, drive ecosystem partnerships, and craft future-ready propositions in the Flex market. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to influence E.ON's growth trajectory. Join E.ON as a Strategy & Partnership Manager in Essen, Germany, where you'll shape strategic direction and drive ecosystem partnerships in the Flex market. Your role involves translating insights into actionable guidance, crafting monetisation models, and facilitating strategic alignment across regions. With a strategic mindset and strong partnership skills, you'll play a key role in E.ON's growth. Enjoy a collaborative environment and the chance to influence the future of energy.

E.ON Essen, Germany On-site Full Time UTC+01:00

E.ON

Company Overview

Name

E.ON

Headquarters

Essen, Germany

Year Founded

2000

Business Model

Sector

Energy

Core Activities

Electricity and gas distribution, renewable energy generation, and energy services.

Revenue Streams

Electricity sales, gas sales, and energy services.

Locations & Geography

Global Presence

E.ON operates primarily in Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and the Czech Republic.

Company Culture

Mission & Values

Their mission is to lead the energy transition towards a sustainable future.

Work Environment

They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on sustainability.

Employee Development

E.ON invests in employee training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth.

Activities & Projects

Current Projects

E.ON is currently involved in several renewable energy projects, including wind and solar energy initiatives.

Innovations

They are developing smart grid technologies to enhance energy efficiency.

Sustainability Practices

E.ON is committed to reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewable energy in their portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Job Openings

Typical job openings at E.ON include roles in engineering, project management, and energy consulting.

Benefits & Perks

E.ON offers competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

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Job Description

As Strategy & Partnerships Lead, you will be at the heart of this journey. Your mission: turn market shifts, partner dynamics, and technology trends into concrete growth paths for E.ON. You'll help define where we play, how we win, and who we team up with to scale.

Your impact - what you'll do

Shape strategic direction: Lead assessments on evolving business models (e.g. aggregators, platform players, OEM strategies) and identify strategic options for E.ON's positioning in the Flex market;
Translate insight into action: Convert regulatory trends, partner moves, and innovation signals into actionable guidance for product, commercial, and technology teams;
Drive ecosystem partnerships: Identify, structure, and initiate strategic partnerships across hardware, software, and service layers - from LOIs to integrated commercial models;
Craft future-ready propositions: Design monetisation models that bring together flexibility hardware, orchestration capabilities, and energy products (e.g. dynamic tariffs, V2G-ready EV plans);
Connect the dots across regions: Facilitate strategic alignment and knowledge flow between lead countries (e.g. UK, DE, NL) and central platform development;
Communicate with influence: Prepare strategic updates, Board papers, and executive briefs that frame direction, choices, and trade-offs in a clear and compelling way.

Your profile - what you bring

Strategic mindset, hands-on drive: You combine big-picture thinking with the ability to shape and land concrete initiatives;
Flex and DER market knowledge: You understand the emerging ecosystem around residential flexibility - from energy retail to OEMs and new tech challengers;
Strong partnership toolkit: You've structured LOIs, MoUs, or strategic partnerships before and know how to align interests across boundaries;
Analytical and commercial acumen: You're fluent in business model thinking, value chain analysis, and regulatory opportunity framing;
Experience: 5+ years in strategy, business development, partnerships, or corporate innovation - ideally in energy, mobility, or digital platforms;
Languages: Fluent in English (mandatory); German or Dutch a plus;
Education: University degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field. MBA or post-grad in energy systems a plus.