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

At ContiTech, we are shaping the future of material-driven solutions. As a (senior) executive at group level you will own and steer the global technology, material and product platform strategy across ContiTech – translating technological excellence into measurable business impact, sustainability outcomes and long-term competitiveness.

Your Role & Impact:

Material & Product Platforms

Define, implement and continuously evolve global material and product technology platforms across ContiTechBalance performance, scalability, complexity and cost to ensure long-term competitiveness and platform reuseSteer the global technology portfolio towards performance leadership, carbon neutrality and circularitySecure and execute robust, standardized research, testing and qualification frameworks to ensure technical excellence, compliance and speed-to-market

Technology Governance & Operating Model

Drive R&D and innovations across regions and business areas for respective business needsExecute data- and tool-enabled transparency in portfolio management, decision-making and technology performanceEnsure consistent application of technical standards, regulatory requirements and compliance across the ContiTech portfolio

Sustainability & Circular Economy

Translate ContiTech’s sustainability ambitions into clear technology and platform roadmapsEmbed carbon-neutral and circular-economy principles into material choices, product architectures and innovation prioritiesEnsure sustainability targets are measurable, scalable and economically viable

Digital Products & Technology Platforms

Shape and govern technology platforms for hardware- and software-enabled productsDefine clear ownership models and interfaces between digital, material and product developmentEnsure security, reliability, data integrity and regulatory compliance across an increasingly connected technology ecosystem

Innovation & Business Modeling

Operate and develop innovative venture unit businessDrive structured tech scouting and innovation initiatives aligned with strategic prioritiesEnable entrepreneurial thinking across R&D and business areas, with a clear focus on scalability and value creation

Research & External Collaboration

Define a long-term research and technology vision for ContiTechBuild and leverage a strong global ecosystem of academic, industrial and research partnersPosition ContiTech as a preferred partner for material-driven innovation worldwide

QualificationsPhD in Chemistry or a closely related scientific disciplineExtensive international experience in technology-related business functions, ideally within the rubber or materials industryDemonstrated leadership track record in complex, transformation-driven environmentsStrong understanding of value creation in technology-focused organizations; experience in private equity contexts is an assetProven ability to translate customer and market needs into scalable technology and platform strategiesConfident, credible leadership personality with the ability to lead through change and ambiguityStrong business acumen combined with an execution-oriented mindsetFluent in German and English (written and spoken), with strong communication and stakeholder-management 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 opportunitiesMobile and flexible working modelsSabbaticals

and much more...

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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.

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