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
We're looking for an Innovation Portfolio Manager to join our UK team and guide the coordination and governance of our innovation and growth portfolio. This role is based at Citigen (London) and offers flexible hybrid working.
UK Innovation Portfolio Manager
Here's what you'll be doing
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in E.ON's UK business. You'll provide clear insights to support decision-making at the highest level, helping ensure our innovation projects deliver real value and align with our mission to lead the transition to a low-carbon future.
* Designing and nurturing a governance process for innovation and growth, along with a collaborative approach to portfolio management.
* Introducing a new portfolio management platform and creating KPIs and prioritisation frameworks that align with UK strategy.
* Facilitating quarterly portfolio reviews, bringing people together to share progress and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
* Planning ahead for resource needs (people, financial, and support), identifying any gaps, and ensuring they're addressed in a timely way.
* Supporting quarterly governance meetings at UK Board level, highlighting key decisions and shared priorities.
* Continuously refining the innovation and growth governance model as our needs evolve.
* Building positive, collaborative relationships across the UK business, including Digital Technology, Commercial Services, Energy Infrastructure Solutions, E.ON Next and Industrial & Commercial teams.
What we need from you
* Experience in portfolio management within a complex, collaborative environment — ideally with innovation or change portfolios.
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to bring people together and create shared understanding.
* Familiarity with innovation processes such as Agile working and Rapid Assumption Testing.
* A solutions-focused mindset, with creativity and adaptability.
* Excellent analytical skills, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.
* Knowledge and experience in the energy sector or a related industry.
It would be great if you also had
* Experience implementing portfolio management platforms or governance frameworks.
* Understanding of strategic prioritisation processes at a senior level.
Here's what you need to know
* Award-Winning Workplace - We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
* Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
* Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
* Inclusive & Diverse - We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
* Support at Every Stage of Life - We're Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
* Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
* Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way.
At a glance
Reference no.: Closing date: 23/09/2025 Salary: Competitive
Get in touch
For more information about the role please contact the Talent Specialist
About us
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.
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