IT Consultant QM Applications (SAP QM / Salesforce)

IT Consultant - Quality IT

About

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly, and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture, and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

You are seeking a new challenge at the interface of IT and Quality? This is your opportunity!

Responsibilities

Join our dynamic Information Technology team as an IT Consultant in the Quality 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 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.

Requirements

• 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 is a strong advantage, especially in SFDC
• 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