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