Ready to be the spark that ignites innovation at E.ON and help us shape the future of energy? If you are driven by curiosity, fuelled by creativity, have an entrepreneurial mindset and a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality, we are excited to meet with you.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join the newly established Growth & Innovation function focused on maximising business growth within EON UK with targeted investment in customer-centric, innovative products & opportunities.
You will not just be a part of organisational change, but at the heart of it. With exposure to business strategy, you will play an integral part in our energy transformation. Your potential impact is immense and inspiring.
**Job Purpose:
Integral role supporting the head of Portfolio delivering a portfolio of value driven growth and innovation products. Working closely with the Programme Managers, offering support and assurance at both programme and project level.
**Main Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the Head of Portfolio to shape and evolve the portfolio management process including assessment of value, strategic fit, funding, prioritisation and performance
- Support the portfolio pipeline process
- Maintain portfolio governance cadence, e.g., Portfolio syncs and strategic portfolio reviews, along with associated reporting and insight to support approvals and delivery of the Portfolio
- Provide analytical support and data modelling for the ongoing review of the portfolio to optimise, prioritise and scenario plan
- Develops strong relations with programme and project managers providing support and assurance at both programme and project level
- Understand the purpose and objective of initiatives, providing challenge regarding optimising the benefits and deliverables
- Produce reporting and analytics for aligned project, programme or portfolio of work to inform the governance at portfolio and Board level
- Own and maintain data sources within tools and systems to support portfolio analysis
- Play a key role in embedding and improving use of Portfolio management tools
**Essential knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications & competencies:
- Demonstrable knowledge of portfolio management methodologies, and experience of both waterfall and agile delivery approaches
- Experience of working within an enterprise or departmental PMO, ideally with experience of implementing organisational change
- Excellent written presentation skills with the ability to tailor content appropriately to the required audience
- Experience of effectively analysing data from multiple systems to produce meaningful and accurate MI for a diverse range of audiences
- Experience of working to deadlines, prioritising a range of tasks to ensure delivery
- Strong skills and expertise in project planning techniques and plan maintenance
- Understanding of how to define and manage risks,Issues and dependencies at an initiative and portfolio level
- A confident, proactive, positive and energetic
- approach with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of portfolio support
- Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, challenging effectively and gaining commitment
- Experience of working in customer focused role.
- Excellent organisational skills and a track record of producing accurate work with attention to detail
- A keen interest in embedding project and portfolio management principles and best practice within an organisation
**Scope of Influence:
- 6-8 Product Teams with Growth & Innovation (6+ members per team)
Here's what else you need to know
- Closing date - Thursday 27th June 2024 (may close earlier due to high applications)
- We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats
- Competitive salary
- Location - London with travel to our other sites when required.
- Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working.
- Work life balance - we work Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to service our customers and make sure they have an unforgettable experience.
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day off for your birthday if you want it.
- Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years)
- Excellent parental leave allowance.
- The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year.
- We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.
- For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.