Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Job DescriptionShape the Future of Global Maintenance Systems
We are looking for a highly motivated Product Owner / Central Key User SAP-PM & PUMA to drive the continuous development, standardization, and global rollout of our maintenance management solutions.
In this role, you will act as the key interface between business users, plants, developers, consultants, and Central IT. You will help ensure that our SAP-PM and PUMA solutions deliver measurable value to maintenance organizations worldwide by improving system usability, process standardization, and operational performance.
Key responsibilities:
- Own and prioritize the CMMS (SAP-PM/PUMA) product backlog, roadmap, and release planning;
- Act as the central point of contact for (local) key users, providing functional support and driving issue resolution;
- Coordinate user acceptance testing, system releases, and change management activities;
- Collaborate with Central IT, developers, consultants, and vendors to deliver system enhancements;
- Drive global process standardization and continuous improvement across all plants;
- Organize key user communities, best-practice sharing, and training activities;
- Maintain system documentation, knowledge bases, and user communications;
- Monitor KPIs and support initiatives to improve system performance, user adoption, and data quality.
- Academic degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Industrial Engineering, or other comparable qualification;
- 2+ years of experience in Maintenance, Asset Management, or Material Management;
- SAP user experience, ideally SAP PM;
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally more than 3 years);
- Professional experience with CMMS solutions and maintenance processes;
- Experience working in international projects and cross-functional environments;
- Strong understanding of maintenance processes and asset management;
- Knowledge of SAP PM and CMMS best practices;
- Familiarity with maintenance KPIs, reliability concepts, and process optimization;
- Experience with requirements management, testing, and release coordination;
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and backlog management (is a plus);
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and execution focus;
- Clear and open communication;
- Intercultural sensitivity and collaboration skills;
- Customer-oriented thinking;
- Proficient English language skills (written and verbal).
Our Offer:
- Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
- Flexible working model;
- Collaborative working style;
- Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;
- Opportunity to make a difference.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.
Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.
Skills Required
- Academic degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification
- At least 2 years of experience in Maintenance, Asset Management, or Material Management
- SAP user experience, ideally SAP PM
- Previous manufacturing environment experience, ideally more than 3 years
- Professional experience with CMMS solutions and maintenance processes
- Experience working in international projects and cross-functional environments
- Strong understanding of maintenance processes and asset management
- Knowledge of SAP PM and CMMS best practices
- Familiarity with maintenance KPIs, reliability concepts, and process optimization
- Experience with requirements management, testing, and release coordination
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and backlog management
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and execution skills
- Clear and open communication skills
- Intercultural sensitivity and collaboration skills
- Customer-oriented thinking
- Proficient written and verbal English language skills
What We Do
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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
