Principal (m/f/d)

We are E.ON Inhouse Consulting – the trusted advisor to the top leadership of E.ON and one of the driving forces behind Europe’s energy transition.  

We work on the topics that matter most. From shaping the digital energy ecosystem and unlocking flexibility for millions of households to driving GenAI transformation and building smarter grids. Across 1.6 million kilometers of energy networks for 47 million customers. And we don’t stop at strategy. We stay through implementation – side by side with senior leaders and frontline teams, turning ambition into action.  

You’ll take on responsibility and drive real change from day one. You’ll grow fast through structured onboarding, continuous training, regular feedback, and direct exposure to top management – accelerating your path to leadership positions within consulting or across the entire E.ON Group. You’ll be part of a culture where diverse perspectives and strong collaboration drive outstanding results. Where your ideas matter more than titles. Success is celebrated together, plus flexibility, well-being support, and competitive rewards enable you to thrive – professionally and personally.  

Are you ready for this? Then join us and apply now!   
LET’S CHANGE ENERGY. FOR REAL.  

Your tasks

Let us shape tomorrow's energy world together! As a Principal, you will take on responsibility for our most important Group projects and largest international teams - making a significant contribution to E.ON's success.

• You will analyze the complex issues facing the energy sector and those specific to our company and develop corresponding strategic and operational solution approaches
• Working hand-in-hand with the E.ON Inhouse Consulting management team, you will take our most important projects forward, lead them and ensure we achieve excellent results and high customer satisfaction levels
• You will develop a long-term relationship with our customers at E.ON Group's different business units and act as a competent sparring partner for the top management team
• Working hand-in-hand with the E.ON Inhouse Consulting management team, you will help to build our business, e.g. through designing and acquiring new projects
• You will take on leadership responsibility for international teams and push the personal and professional development of our project managers and consultants through regular feedback and coaching sessions
• You will represent E.ON Inhouse Consulting in external matters and take on a central internal role in such areas as marketing, recruiting and training

Your profile

• You have an excellent university degree (master's/diploma) in your pocket - we also welcome additional qualifications, such as a doctorate or MBA
• You have already proven your worth as a successful project manager at one of the leading top management consulting firms and can look back on at least seven years of relevant work experience
• Your strengths include outstanding analytical competence as well as strong process and problem-solving skills
• Even in difficult situations, your superior conduct and excellent communication and moderation skills ensure you win over the top management team
• You are fluent in German and English
• You excel through your decision-making ability, your entrepreneurial mindset and a talent for innovative thinking
• Excellent leadership qualities allow you to successfully motivate your team members to achieve top performance levels and to promote their potential accordingly

What we offer

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model, flexible working hours, 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off or sabbatical to ensure a good work-life balance

• Workation: Up to 20 days within the European Economic Area

• Personal development & training: Ongoing, independent learning, through a broad training and coaching program

• Modern working environment: A workplace that meets digital and ergonomic standards, enhanced by creative and productive spaces and seating areas

• Corporate benefits: Employee share program, company pension plan, employee discounts, special insurance policies and much more

• Health and Vitality: Large selection of fresh food and beverages in our subsidized bistro and canteen, various health offers (e.g. physiotherapy, fitness center, flu vaccinations, mental healthcare), access to sponsored membership of EGYM Wellpass

• Mobility Package: From a mobility budget, private car or bicycle leasing to subsidized job tickets

• Central location: Free parking, very good public transport connections and charging stations for e-vehicles

• Family service support: In all life situations through cooperation partners that provide child and vacation care, nursing assistance and everyday companionship, paid parental leave (up to 6 months, 1.800€ net)

Did we spark your interest?

Then please be so kind and upload your full application documents in English (degrees, diplomas and certificates in original language).