Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. 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.
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 has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Regional IT Governance & Quality Coordinator to join our EMEA IT team. In this role, you will act as a strategic bridge between global IT standards and local business requirements, ensuring governance, quality, and risk management across all Tires locations in the region. You will collaborate closely with local IT teams, central competence centers, and business stakeholders to implement IT Service Management (ITSM), and risk management.
- ITSM Coordination: Lead IT Service Management activities, maintain service catalogs, and ensure compliance with ITSM processes.
- IT Governance & Quality: Implement and monitor IT standards, quality assurance measures, and risk management plans across regional locations.
- Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration between central and local IT teams and business units.
- Reporting & Compliance: Support audits, risk reporting, and maintain documentation for governance and compliance.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Diploma in Information Technology or related field; ITIL or similar certification is a must.
- Experience:
- 5–10 years in IT or industry, with at least 3 years in relevant IT governance or quality roles.
- Strong background in IT Service Management and IT Risk & Quality Management.
- Experience in multinational environments and willingness to travel internationally.
- Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of ICS, IT Risk Management, ITSM.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Familiarity with tools like Power BI and UiPath is a plus.
- Understanding of IT regulations, compliance requirements, and emerging technologies in the EMEA region.
- Leadership: Ability to perform in a functional leadership role within a matrix organization.
- 13th salary;
- Performance bonus;
- Christmas & Easter bonus;
- Seniority bonus;
- Flexible working time;
- Home office;
- Competitive salaries & benefits;
- Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
- Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.);
- Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
- Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
- International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Information Technology or a related field
- ITIL or similar certification
- 5-10 years of experience in IT or industry
- At least 3 years of experience in IT governance or quality roles
- Strong background in IT Service Management
- Strong background in IT Risk and Quality Management
- Experience in multinational environments
- Advanced knowledge of ICS
- Advanced knowledge of IT Risk Management and ITSM
- Strong English communication skills
- Understanding of IT regulations and compliance requirements in the EMEA region
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Ability to perform in a functional leadership role within a matrix organization
- Familiarity with Power BI
- Familiarity with UiPath
Continental Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
