The new E.ON is one of the strongest operators of European energy networks and energy-related infrastructure, as well as a provider of advanced customer solutions for more than 50 million customers. With a total of over 75,000 employees we are represented in 15 countries. This makes us ideally positioned to help drive Europe's energy transition.
By focusing on two sustainable growth areas and with the acquisition of innogy, E.ON fully commits itself to the fundamental transformation of the energy world. As one of Europe’s largest energy service providers we will actively drive the energy transition in Hungary and Europe.
Combining the expertise of both companies will also make E.ON a pioneer in developing new and innovative energy solutions and attract the brightest minds in the energy sector.

We are looking for a to Senior Innovation Manager join our UK Innovation Team based at Citigen, Trinity House or Westwood on a permanent basis.
We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Senior Innovation Manager

Here's what you'll be doing As a Senior Innovation Manager at E.ON, you will play a crucial role in establishing our position as the "playmaker" within the energy industry. Your main responsibility will be to drive effective innovation through the end-to-end project lifecycle, enabling us to bring new and compelling solutions to our customers and the market. Innovation is a key strategic focus area for our UK business, and we are expanding our dynamic team to deliver greater value. We currently have multiple opportunities available for Innovation Managers within our UK Innovation Team.

Responsibilities:

Report to the Innovation Leads and become a subject matter expert for your project topic.
Lead initiatives through various phases of innovation, including defining and testing business models, developing and implementing pilots/trials/MVPs, and creating plans for scaling.
Manage the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the development of a robust pipeline of innovative and impactful solutions.
Assemble cross-functional and cross-business area teams to support project delivery and address any obstacles to progress.
Support the building of innovation capabilities, culture, mindset, and community. Definition Phase:

Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to gain an understanding of your category and guide the development of your roadmap.
Organise and lead idea generation sessions for propositions in your category.
Use detailed analytics and experiments to evaluate the attractiveness, viability, and feasibility of propositions and business models.
Develop testing plans to address risky assumptions and conduct live market experiments.
Iterate until achieving results that meet the standard required to proceed to practical pilots, trials, or MVPs. Development Phase:

Develop and take responsibility for the plan to deliver pilots, trials, and MVPs.
Adopt a suitable strategy to implement the plan, considering scale and complexity.
Document lessons learned to enhance pilot projects systematically.
Define phases to balance pace, agility, and cost by testing risky assumptions early.
Develop marketing strategies and sales routes to support pilots.
Define and agree on OKRs (objectives and key results) for each phase, ensuring robust measurement and reporting processes. What we need from you
Keen innovator with knowledge and expertise in innovation processes such as Agile Working, Lean Start Up, and Design Thinking.
Proven track record of successfully bringing innovative solutions to market that create value for customers and stakeholders.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to build, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams.
Customer-centric and collaborative approach, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Understanding of design principles and methodologies, including translating customer insights into propositions or actionable plans.
Keen eye for detail and commercial acumen.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities using creative and innovative approaches.
Strategic and creative mindset, with the ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
Relentless curiosity and self-drive to deliver excellent performance.
Energy industry experience would be beneficial, but not essential.  

Here’s what you need to know
Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority