Head of IT Smart Factory - CTBC

Job title: Head of IT Smart Factory - CTBC

About the Role Head of IT Smart Factory responsible for development, provision, implementation and support of Smart Factory/ Manufacturing IT Applications to enable digital transformation and superior customer experience across ContiTech.

What You'll Do

• Ensure efficient and compliant utilization and development of Smart Factory IT Applications (e.g. SAP DM, MSB, iConics, Manufacturing Service Bus (MSB), IoT Edge Technology and Recipe Management System).
• Ensure global operations aligned with SLA of the respective SmartFactory applications.
• Actively support BAs and Central Function to identify the right strategy for their business solutions.
• Ensure project management excellence to realize projects which support the ultimate customer experience.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external networks to best support business needs.
• Enhance collaboration and cooperation with other teams and competence centers.
• Consider stakeholder feedback and lessons learned to further strengthen PM and business services.
• Lead a strong global team of academics with expert knowhow.
• Provider Management – steer and control external providers to ensure optimal worldwide service provisioning.

What We're Looking For

• Academic degree (Bachelor or Master) in Business Administration, IT or Business Informatics.
• 5+ years work experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience in managing and leading global teams with specialists.
• Experience in interacting with senior management.
• Experience in Smart Factory or comparable experiences in Operations Applications.
• Experience in Production Processes.
• Global Project Management Experience.
• Experience in process management, especially in change management of organizations.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Intercultural competence, advanced communication skills and good stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel occasionally worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

• The 13th salary – paid once a year, in December.
• Meal tickets with a value of 40 Ron.
• Private health insurance (Signal Iduna).
• Referral bonuses for referring new candidates.
• Bookster – borrow books and receive them at the office.
• Sports benefits (7Card).
• Discounts with partners (rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc.).
• Continental Idea Management (CIM) – bonus for improvement ideas.
• Happy days and life event support (marriage, birth).
• Unfortunate events – free days and financial support (case-by-case).
• Extra vacation days: starting with 22 days/year, +1 day after year 3, up to 29 days; 15/20-year milestones add days.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Diversity and multicultural mindset.