Head of Centre of Expertise IT (Head of CoE IT)

Who we are

At E.ON, we are shaping the future of energy. As one of Europe’s leading energy companies, we operate across multiple markets with a clear ambition: to drive the energy transition and deliver sustainable, reliable and affordable solutions to our customers. In the Czech Republic, nearly 3,500 colleagues contribute to our success every day. We offer a stable and fair working environment and are proud to be regularly recognized as a TOP EMPLOYER.

At the same time, we are transforming how we work – becoming agile, more collaborative, and closer to our customers. We aim to respond faster to change, simplify our processes, and continuously improve the value we deliver.

Within our Customer Solutions Business, the Head of Centre of Expertise IT, a senior technology leader, plays a crucial role to shape and continuously evolve the technology operating model of our agile Customer Solutions IT organisation.

Your role

As Head of Centre of Expertise IT, you will define technology strategy, architecture principles, engineering standards and operational guardrails that enable autonomous product-oriented teams to deliver stable, secure and sustainable business value.

The role combines enterprise architecture, software engineering, DevOps, IT operations, delivery governance and cyber security into one cohesive technology operating system. You will act as a natural authority for technology leadership, working closely with the Customer Solutions Tribe Leads, IT Area Leads, business leaders and wider IT functions across E.ON CZ.

Key responsibilities

• Define and evolve the technology vision, operating model, architecture principles and engineering guardrails.
• Ensure technology delivery is aligned with business strategy, enterprise architecture, security, budget and long-term sustainability.
• Drive engineering excellence across software engineering, DevOps, platform capabilities, automation and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Orchestrate IT delivery and IT operations across Tribes, including cross-team dependencies, operational readiness, reliability and incident coordination.
• Strengthen technology governance, manage technical and architectural debt and promote standardisation across the organisation.
• Develop organisational capability through mentoring, coaching, Communities of Practice, upskilling and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with the COO, Tribe Leads, IT Area Leads and business leaders to align technology strategy with delivery execution.

Who we are looking for

• A technology leader with deep expertise across architecture, software engineering and technology operations: You bring senior-level experience in technology leadership and help create a clear technology direction that supports business priorities and enables sustainable delivery.
• A strategic translator between business and technology: You turn business needs into technology standards, engineering practices and actionable roadmaps that create value for customers and the company.
• A trusted partner for senior stakeholders: You influence through expertise, strong collaboration and sound judgement, building trust across leadership teams and driving alignment on key decisions.
• A modern engineering advocate: You bring hands-on understanding of cloud-native technologies, automation, observability, reliability engineering and cyber security, and know how to apply them in a practical way.
• A quality-focused delivery leader: You know how to balance speed and innovation with technology quality, resilience, security and long-term maintainability.
• A servant leader and coach: You lead through ownership, coaching and empowerment, helping teams continuously improve while creating an environment where people can grow and succeed.

What success looks like

• Technology standards, architecture principles and engineering guardrails are consistently applied across the organisation.
• Product teams are enabled to deliver independently within clear, secure and sustainable technology boundaries.
• Engineering maturity, DevOps capability, operational reliability and AI-enabled ways of working continuously improve.
• Technology delivery remains stable, secure, scalable and aligned with enterprise priorities and OKRs.

Why it is great to work at E.ON

• We offer stability you can rely on in the long term.
• People feel good working here – we rank among the TOP 5 employers on Atmoskop.
• Every year, we credit CZK 21,620 to your personal benefits account, which you can use as you like – for culture, experiences, holidays, dental care, or a Multisport card.
• Every colleague is entitled to a performance‑based bonus linked to agreed targets and work performance evaluation.
• Health and safety come first – you have access to the uLékaře medical service and a company psychologist.
• You get 5 weeks of vacation plus additional days off depending on your years of service.
• We provide paid leave for personal and family events beyond the Labour Code (e.g., childbirth, wedding, moving).
• We value people who help others – we reward unpaid blood donation with additional days off beyond legal requirements, and we offer 2 paid days for volunteering activities.
• We contribute to your pension scheme or long‑term investment product (DIP), and we also support your meals through a meal allowance of CZK 115 per working day.
• Our standard working week is 37.5 hours. If the position allows it, working hours are flexible – sometimes you may need to stay a bit longer, other times you can leave earlier.
• For roles where it is possible, we offer home office options.
• Our employees and their family members can benefit from discounted mobile tariffs.
• We support parents returning from maternity or parental leave with a financial contribution of CZK 80,040. Colleagues with disabilities receive a higher contribution to their personal benefits account depending on the level of disability – up to CZK 20,000 extra per year. 

What else you need to know?

Position ID: 245628 

Starting date: upon agreement  

Are you interested in this job and wondering where to send your CV in English?

Just click on the blue Apply Now box and create an online application in our database. We will get back to you as soon as possible! If you have any questions, you can contact: Zuzana Pánková, zuzana.pankova@eon.cz.

At E.ON, we pride ourselves on fair conditions, a pleasant working environment, respect and trust.

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work together every day on technical innovations that make our customers' lives easier. We are the first major energy company to focus intensely on the future of energy through power grids, renewable energy and customer solutions.