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 ContiTech
* Balance performance, scalability, complexity and cost to ensure long-term competitiveness and platform reuse
* Steer the global technology portfolio towards performance leadership, carbon neutrality and circularity
* Secure 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 needs
* Execute data- and tool-enabled transparency in portfolio management, decision-making and technology performance
* Ensure 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 roadmaps
* Embed carbon-neutral and circular-economy principles into material choices, product architectures and innovation priorities
* Ensure sustainability targets are measurable, scalable and economically viable
Digital Products & Technology Platforms
* Shape and govern technology platforms for hardware- and software-enabled products
* Define clear ownership models and interfaces between digital, material and product development
* Ensure security, reliability, data integrity and regulatory compliance across an increasingly connected technology ecosystem
Innovation & Business Modeling
* Operate and develop innovative venture unit business
* Drive structured tech scouting and innovation initiatives aligned with strategic priorities
* Enable 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 ContiTech
* Build and leverage a strong global ecosystem of academic, industrial and research partners
* Position ContiTech as a preferred partner for material-driven innovation worldwide
Qualifications
* PhD in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline
* Extensive international experience in technology-related business functions, ideally within the rubber or materials industry
* Demonstrated leadership track record in complex, transformation-driven environments
* Strong understanding of value creation in technology-focused organizations; experience in private equity contexts is an asset
* Proven ability to translate customer and market needs into scalable technology and platform strategies
* Confident, credible leadership personality with the ability to lead through change and ambiguity
* Strong business acumen combined with an execution-oriented mindset
* Fluent 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 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.
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