Hybrid IT Program Manager, PMO Manager – Program Controlling

at E.ON

• Job title: IT Program Manager, PMO Manager – Program Controlling
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Essen, Germany

About the role

• Digital Technology PM/PMO Manager managing program controlling for strategic digital projects at E.ON. Leading governance design and reporting for digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare senior stakeholder communications, decision papers, and Steering Committee materials to steer program direction with key decision-makers.
• Support the design and implementation of project governance to enable efficient decision-making, reporting and communication across all stakeholders.
• Own program controlling activities, including alignment with central Controlling (BuCo), root-cause analyses, forecasts, P&L, etc.
• Monitor and report project risks autonomously and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Operationally manage external partners, including onshore and offshore resources, using the appropriate frameworks and internal processes (e.g., vendor ordering, time booking approvals).
• Contribute to our Expert Services practice and participate in capability-building activities.

Requirements

• University degree in Business, Controlling, Finance, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in IT projects/programs, with knowledge of project management and agile tools and methods.
• Multiple years of experience in controlling, finance, or auditing for multinational organisations.
• Strong consulting skills, including problem-solving, effective communication, customer orientation, and robust organisational and planning abilities.
• Technology knowledge and functional expertise in at least one of the following: Business Transformation, Change Management, Digital Service & Platform Development, Rollout & Industrialization.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (particularly Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), Atlassian tools, and relevant controlling applications.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Hybrid work: Combine office collaboration with focused work-from-home. Workation within Europe for up to 20 days per year is possible.
• Professional development: We support learning on the job, peer exchange, and individual training to advance your personal and professional growth.
• Time off: 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off. You can also exchange portions of your salary for additional paid vacation or take a sabbatical.
• Health & wellbeing: Company-sponsored health membership.
• Mobility: Car and bike leasing options and a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket.
• Future planning: Company pension scheme and a comprehensive insurance package to support your future.