Head of Technology ContiTech (m/f/diverse) - (Senior) Executive - REF92468U at Continental

Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Platforms, Product Platforms, Technology Roll-out, Competitiveness Management, Circularity, Testing Procedures, Process Standardization, IT Tools Strategy, Data Strategies, Sustainability Strategy, Circular Economy, Hardware Platforms, Software Platforms, Cyber Security, Tech Scouting, Change Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Job Description Join our journey to shape the future of materials and innovation! You will be at the forefront of transforming ideas into reality by leading initiatives in: Material & Product Platforms Roll-out and manage technological platforms for raw materials, and products. Maintain and improve competitiveness while managing complexity. Drive our portfolio towards performance, carbon neutrality, and circularity. Execute research and establish robust testing procedures to ensure technical compliance. Standardization Harmonize and simplify R&D and Innovation processes. Implement IT tools and data strategies for efficiency. Ensure technical compliance across ContiTech’s portfolio. Sustainability Execute product and service strategies aligned with Continental’s sustainability ambitions, focusing on carbon neutrality and circular economy. Digital Products Define and manage technological platforms for hardware and software products. Ensure cyber security and technical compliance. Innovation & Business Modeling Foster an innovative culture to make ContiTech the first choice for material-driven solutions. Support R&D and Business Areas with tech scouting and innovation initiatives. Research Secure long-term research direction and build strategic external collaboration networks. Qualifications Phd in Chemistry or similar qualification Proven international working track record Extensive professional experience in Technology related business functions, preferably in rubber industry Private Equity working background Ability to translate customer and market needs into the technology landscape Convincing leadership skills with respected and engaging personality leading through transformations Business thinking with execution-oriented mindset Profound Change Management skills Business fluency in German and English (written and spoken) Broad communication skills Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. Additional Information The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as: Training opportunities Mobile and flexible working models Sabbaticals and much more... Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. #Jobdrehscheibe Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. Leadership Level: Leading Business Legal Entity: ContiTech Deutschland GmbH (0003) Referral Bonus: No Working Time: Full Time Job Flexibility: Hybrid Job

Responsibilities

The role involves leading initiatives to roll out and manage technological platforms for raw materials and products, focusing on improving competitiveness and driving the portfolio towards performance, carbon neutrality, and circularity. Responsibilities also include harmonizing R&D processes, defining digital product platforms, and fostering an innovative culture.