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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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets. 

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.  

The IT Manager will: 

Ensure and optimize ITs contribution to the profitability and operational goals of the plant by providing suitable, reliable and cost efficient IT services. Is responsible for further developing and implementing enhanced systems within the Corporate strategy, to improve process support and cost structures.

• Manages and leads the local IT Organization
• Sets up the plant IT Budget within the defined framework, monitors and tracks IT costs and takesappropriate actions.
• Focal point for all IT related topics for the local Management and Key users in the plant.
• Ensures stable and reliable IT Operations of infrastructure, systems and applications according to the defined SLA (Service Level Agreements) and ensures data security and safety of stored data
• Coordinates, leads and/or participates in the implementation of Global IT systems and services in the plant
• Focal point on IT related issues in the plant for Central IT (CCs) in order to ensure good cooperation between local and central support teams of global applications. Acts as interface into plant departments, e.g. plant engineering
• Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or equivalent required. 
• 10+ years of experience in IT
• 18 months experience of leading people (including matrix/indirect reporting) or project leader experience.  Min. 5 years experience in leading people, teams and mid size volume projects
• Experience in international / matrix organizations.  Fluent English.  International assignment experience for at least 2 years.
• Internal qualified candidates will meet internal guidelines for this executive level role
• Continental is able to offer visa support and relocation for internal candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification Microsoft, Lotus, VMWare or other technology related fields desired.
• Other Experience in design and construction of IT in a manufacturing facility desired.

ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes. 

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

The starting annual salary for this role is $142,160- $177,700 a year.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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