Head of IT
About the job
- At least 5 years of IT infrastructure operations experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in IT management or senior technical leadership roles.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional technical teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Hands-on experience with Mendix Studio Pro for low-code application development.
- Hands-on experience with UiPath or other robotic process automation tools.
- Solid experience with Java and Python.
- Solid experience with web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and Node.js.
- Extensive experience with backend frameworks, including Spring, SpringMVC, SpringBoot, MyBatis, SpringJPA, Django, and NestJS.
- Proficiency with Vue and/or React.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases, such as SQL Server, including database design and optimization.
- Experience with development and integration, including REST APIs and OData.
- Experience with server deployment and continuous integration/continuous deployment, including Tomcat, Jenkins, and Docker.
- Proficiency with Git for version control.
- Familiarity with modern integrated development environments, including IntelliJ IDEA, VSCode, and PyCharm.
- Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and IT financial planning.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business language for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset.
- Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
- Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning applications in industrial settings.
- Certification in project management, such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum.
- Experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
About the company
Continental is a German manufacturing group best known for making tyres for cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, and buses, sold to vehicle manufacturers and through the consumer aftermarket, and ContiTech supplies rubber and plastic components like hoses, belts, seals, and surface materials. How it works: tyres and ContiTech products are designed, developed, and manufactured at global sites, with tyres built to fit different vehicles and conditions and ContiTech components customized for specific equipment. How it differs from competitors: Continental combines a broad product portfolio with extensive global production, R&D, and after-sales networks to provide integrated mobility solutions across multiple industries, not just tires. Goal: provide reliable mobility by designing and delivering tyres and advanced automotive and industrial rubber and plastic components worldwide, supporting customers from development to aftermarket service.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hanover, Germany
Founded
1871
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Tires margin exceeded guidance, showing strong pricing and mix.
- Volkswagen ID. Polo approval on August 26, 2026 deepens EV fitment relationships.
- Expected €2.5 billion shareholder payout from ContiTech sale supports valuation and buybacks.
What critics are saying
- ContiTech sale to Lone Star, announced July 4, 2026, still needs approvals.
- ContiTech cut 1,600 German jobs in May 2026, signaling persistent cost pressure.
- Sales depend on autos and replacement demand; 2026 guidance still faces volatility.
What makes Continental unique
- After July 2026, Continental becomes a pure-play tire maker, simplifying strategy.
- September 2026 added 650 UHP sizes through 2027, strengthening premium replacement demand.
- May 2026 Rayong expansion added 3 million tires and local motorcycle production.
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Company News
Continental AG, a German semiconductor specialist, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 27 July, becoming China's largest listed firm by market capitalisation. The debut set records for price appreciation and turnover, with the stock added to the MSCI China All-Share Index. The company's recent quarterly reports show strong DRAM growth, driven by demand in high-performance computing and data-centre applications. Continental's R&D spend reached €150 million last year, representing 10% of revenue. Continental's chairman announced a share-repurchase plan running from December to July next year, aimed at share cancellation and capital reduction. The company plans no further capital reduction for 12 months, followed by a scheduled increase targeting €10 billion cumulative value. The listing provides Continental access to local financing and potential regulatory advantages in China's semiconductor market.
Continental's plastics technology subsidiary Contitech will cut 3,000 jobs globally, including 1,600 in Germany, following an agreement with the IGBCE union on framework conditions. The company said some affected activities will be relocated abroad, whilst operational redundancies will be avoided until at least the end of 2030. The cuts form part of Continental's cost-saving programme announced in November, targeting €150 million in annual savings from 2028. The agreement includes voluntary programmes, early retirement arrangements and job placement support for affected workers. IGBCE executive board member Francesco Grioli said whilst job cuts cannot be prevented, the agreement mitigates impact on employees and secures investment commitments for German sites. Contitech pledged to make all measures as socially responsible as possible.
Continental AG reported full-year 2025 sales of €19.7 billion with 0.8% organic growth, alongside adjusted EBIT of €2 billion and a 10.3% margin. The company proposed a dividend of €2.70 per share, representing a 4.8% yield. The tyre segment showed resilience with 2.4% organic growth and €3.6 billion in Q4 sales, achieving a 13.9% adjusted EBIT margin. However, ContiTech faced headwinds with a 5.2% organic decline in Q4 due to challenging automotive and industrial markets. Continental reduced net debt, improving its leverage ratio to approximately 2.0. For 2026, the company projects sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, whilst navigating anticipated declines in light vehicle production and challenging market conditions in the Americas.
German automotive parts maker Continental reported a net loss of €165 million for fiscal 2025, compared with a profit of €1.168 billion the previous year. Sales declined to €19.676 billion from €20.077 billion. The company's earnings were impacted by €1.2 billion in non-cash special effects from the Aumovio spin-off and planned OESL sale. Adjusted operating result fell to €2.035 billion from €2.212 billion, whilst the adjusted EBIT margin decreased to 10.3% from 11%. Despite the loss, Continental will increase its dividend to €2.70 per share, up €0.20 from last year. For fiscal 2026, the company anticipates consolidated sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, citing continued market volatility.
Continental has acquired Slovakian mold specialist EMT Púchov s.r.o, taking over all shares from majority shareholder Dynamic Design (Romania) in early April. The acquisition enhances Continental's internal technology portfolio, allowing it to independently produce tire molds for various applications. All 107 employees with specialized knowledge were retained. Grant Thornton's cross-border team from Germany and Slovakia conducted financial and tax due diligence. Continental reported a 2023 revenue of €41.4 billion.