Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Job Description

You are passionate about sustainability and want to drive this topic forward from material perspective.

Your main tasks will be:

Leadership and Strategy: Lead a highly motivated team with a strong strategic focus, fostering a collaborative and innovative environmentProvide a Sustainability Platform: Create and expand a platform where various organizational elements and activities related to sustainability converge, ensuring seamless integration and coordinationPoint of Contact: Serve as the primary material point of contact for Purchasing, Sustainability Tires, R&D Tires, Business Areas, and Manufacturing, facilitating effective communication and collaborationStrategy: Develop and implement strategies to achieve our sustainability goals beyond 2030, working closely with Purchasing, Sustainability Tires, and related MDI functionsRepresentation and Reporting: Act as the representative for SMS and MDI to external stakeholders, reporting progress on sustainability transformation to various groups, including the Tire BoardInnovation and Development: Promote the development of sustainable material technologies in collaboration with strategic partners, leading/supporting initiatives such as lighthouse projectsSupport and Guidance: Provide reporting, analyses, and basic definitory guidance to other organizational elements, advancing necessary system solutions and processes

QualificationsBackground: Academic degree in e.g. Natural Sciences or Business AdministrationExperience: Several years of working experience in a leadership role and/or in a role with strong strategical focusExperience in cross-functional coordinating role preferredTechnical Expertise: Proficiency in rubber chemistryStrategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on driving transformation towards sustainabilityLifecycle Knowledge: Good knowledge of product and material life cyclesChange Management: Highly motivated to tackle the challenges of active change managementNetworking: Exceptional networking skills and the ability to establish strategic partnershipsBusiness Acumen: Good understanding of our business environment and a willingness to engage in topics beyond core R&D areasCommunication: Excellent communication skills and a keen interest in representing SMS in meetings up to the Tire Board levelLanguage skills: Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)Know-How: Comprehensive understanding of IT and specification landscapesCuriosity: High curiosity regarding internal and external developments and opportunities related to sustainability

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

We offer the following benefits:

Potential to an out of Tarif salary contract30 days of paid vacation per yearAttractive career development opportunitiesWe offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical optionsCross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countriesCompany Pension planAttractive employee benefits with discountsDiverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)Discounted offer for accessing sport facilities across Germany via HansefitA highly diverse environment across our locationA new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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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