IT Consultant – R&D Applications

ContiTech AG is a German company that develops and manufactures technical elastomer products, rubber and plastic functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, and other industries. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. ContiTech develops, manufactures and markets products, systems and intelligent components made of rubber, plastic, metal and fabric. The company develops and manufactures cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. 

You are seeking a new challenge at the interface of IT and R&D?  This is your opportunity

Join our dynamic Information Technology team as an IT Consultant in the R&D IT area. In this pivotal role, you will drive digital transformation, ensure operational excellence, and deliver impactful IT solutions.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Lead and support IT implementation projects (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) within the R&D IT.
• Plan, execute, and deliver high-quality project outcomes on time and within budget.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues through proactive management.
• Lead project teams fostering teamwork 
• Develop and execute stakeholder communication plans to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Be the IT partner of choice for our business customers by taking over technical consulting and ensuring best fit IT solutions.
• Oversee the operation, performance, and compliance of R&D applications, ensuring optimal availability and cost-efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to manage application lifecycle and support.
• Build strong relationships with internal IT departments and key user groups to co-create strategic solutions.

• University degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in project management, with a focus on managing IT projects and collaborating with external service providers
• Many years in IT application operations and project delivery
• Solid understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and tools
• Experience with R&D and Engineering applications 
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including business, IT, legal, and external service providers, to ensure project success
• Business fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong communication skills, enabling the management of stakeholder expectations, negotiation with vendors, and conflict resolution across diverse teams
• Self-motivated, solution-oriented, and capable of working in a multicultural, distributed team environment
• Customer service-oriented mindset
• Passion for digital innovation and emerging technologies

What We Offer:

• The 13th salary – Paid once a year, in December;
• Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
• Hybrid schedule – Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule. Please agree on this with your superior;
• Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
• Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;
• Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you'll receive them at the office;
• Sports benefits- It's important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;
• Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);
• Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
• Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
• Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);
• Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you'll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 29);
• Transport from the Timisoara area – You can choose to come with the bus provided by the company if you'll work from the plant location/office;
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
• Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.