Business Program Manager Power Short Term Trading (f/m/d)

 Our Commercial Technology team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial trading partners and IT delivery teams to ensure alignment of IT projects with business objectives

• Act as primary point of contact for the Short Term Trading, Dispatch and Power Delivery Mgmt desks and Uniper's IT departments in all matters related to technology

• Close relationship with central program management team

• Development of Change roadmap including Business prioritization

• Steering both IT delivery and cross functional delivery teams

• Support the evolution of the Short Term Trading and Dispatch landscape to be able to support Unipers new green and flexible power strategy

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget

• Manage a multi-year transformation Program, including multi-million EUR budget, ensuring efficient delivery and tracking of resources

• Make trade-off decisions to balance product quality, cost, and delivery timelines

• Manage Business demand and identify synergies in delivery approaches across UK and Continental teams for a cohesive approach

• Lead cross-functional teams across diverse geographical locations, fostering a collaborative environment

• Implement best practices in project management and continuous improvement initiatives

• Implement quality standards for business requirements, processes, to-be designs, and Business Functional test management

• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field

• Minium 5-10 years proven experience in program management within the energy sector

• Extensive understanding of Power Markets, particularly concerning Day Ahead, Intraday, and Scheduling and Dispatching processes in continental markets

• Strong understanding of the Trade and Operational Lifecyle of  Power assets through a complex IT landscapes including technical requirements and processes

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate multi locational teams

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on Senior to Board of Management

• Proficient in project management software and tools

• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification is highly desirable

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy 

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.