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

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.

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...

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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.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or similar qualification
• Proven international working track record
• Extensive professional experience in technology‑related business functions, preferably in the rubber industry
• Private Equity working background
• Ability to translate customer and market needs into the technology landscape
• Convincing leadership skills with a respected and engaging personality leading through transformations
• Business thinking with an 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.

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 (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.