IT Consultant in the Quality IT area

Job title: IT Consultant in the Quality IT area

About the Role Join Continental's Information Technology team as an IT Consultant in the Quality IT area. You will drive digital transformation, ensure operational excellence, and deliver impactful IT solutions for Quality applications and related projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support IT implementation projects (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) within the Quality 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 Quality 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 Quality applications and/or Planisware. Project management Tool experience is a strong advantage.
• 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.
• Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Planisware project management tool is a strong advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• The 13th salary – Paid once a year, in December.
• Meal tickets – With a value of 40 Ron.
• Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer a medical subscription through Signal Iduna.
• Referral bonuses – We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates and receive a bonus.
• Bookster – Borrow books and have them delivered to the office.
• Sports benefits – 7Card to stay active.
• Discounts at our partners – Discounts for various products/services.
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – Continental Idea Management with bonuses.
• Happy days – Extra free days for weddings or becoming a parent.
• Life events celebration – Bonus when family grows.
• Unfortunate events – Free days and financial support on a case-by-case basis.
• Extra vacation days – Starting at 22 days/year, increasing with tenure (maximum 29 days).
• Professional development – Many opportunities to grow within the company.
• Diversity and multicultural mindset – We welcome colleagues from diverse backgrounds.