Business Continuity Officer (f/m/d)

Business Continuity Officer (f/m/d)

E.ON Digital Technology GmbH | Permanent | Full time

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.ONs 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…

… its on us to make new energy work!

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 & 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 & 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 drivers license (Class B)

Our Benefits – smart & useful

Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Years Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.