(Senior) Operations Manager Project Focus (m/f/d) bei E.on Drive Infrastructure in Essen

Arbeitsbeschreibung - (Senior) Operations Manager Project Focus (m/f/d)

Your mission

As a (Senior) Project Manager Operations (m/f/d), you will drive complex operational transformation initiatives from concept to execution. You act as the central interface between operations, IT, leadership, and external partners, translating business needs into scalable operating models, integrated systems, and high-performing service setups. Your work ensures measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, scalability, and cost across the organization.

Your responsibilities include:

Leading cross-functional projects with clear scope, milestones, and delivery accountability
Steering multiple initiatives in parallel while ensuring on-time and on-budget execution
Owning IT-facing operations projects across platforms, tooling, integrations, and data flows
Driving automation, system integration, and KPI-based operational steering
Managing procurement processes, RFPs, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations
Defining service scopes, governance models, and operational readiness for go-live
Establishing and managing supplier performance frameworks (KPIs, SLAs, QBRs)
Analyzing operational data to identify optimization, standardization, and cost-saving opportunities

Your profile

Several years of experience in project management within infrastructure-heavy environments (eMobility, energy, utilities, telco, or similar)
Strong background in IT-related interface projects, system integrations, or operational tooling
Proven experience in procurement/tender processes and supplier performance management using KPIs and SLAs
Structured project leader: excellent in planning, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and execution
Operations & IT translator: able to bridge business processes with technical solutions
Vendor & contract savvy: confident in tenders, performance governance, and partner steering
Data-driven mindset: comfortable using metrics to steer projects and operational outcomes
Hands-on problem solver: pragmatic, solution-oriented, and resilient under time pressure
Clear communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
High ownership mentality with strong attention to detail and delivery

Why us?

People take centre stage: Become part of a dynamic, ambitious and agile team that develops solutions for the eMobility market and be part of our EDRI events or the next after-work event
With us, you get the best of both worlds - 100% start-up with the support of a large company
The freedom you need: We offer you hybrid working with flexible working hours 
Workation: Enjoy the flexibility to work temporarily from abroad – within the EU
You will receive a competitive salary with a performance-related bonus 
A company pension scheme is of course also one of the benefits with us
Sustainable learning opportunities: We support you with a training budget of 5,000 euros per year
You get everything you need to get started: onboarding with welcome gifts and top hardware

Contact

Diversity counts at E.ON. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse corporate culture!

Seize the opportunity to become part of our E.ON Drive Infrastructure team and not only create prospects for the future of E.ON, but also for your own. 

We look forward to getting to know you!

Lisa 
Recruiting and Employer Branding Manager

Do you have any questions or difficulties with your application? Please contact me at [email protected] or LinkedIn.

About us

E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) is a pan-European market leading charge point operator owned by the E.ON group. EDRI builds, owns, and operates public charging infrastructure for all types of electric vehicles. The company purpose is to build a sustainable world, by providing charging for everyone, everywhere. The team currently employs more than 170 people and operates more than 7.000 public charging points across 11 European countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Together with location partners EDRI will expand its network by installing 1,000 additional high power charging points per year.

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Über das Unternehmen

E.on Drive Infrastructure

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