IT Consultant QM Applications OESL

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between business needs and smart technology solutions? Join our dynamic Business Application Product Team and drive digitalization and continuous improvement in Quality Management (QM) systems.

Your Impact

As our IT Consultant for QM Applications, you’ll be the key interface between the QM department and IT. You’ll ensure QM systems are aligned with business requirements, efficient, secure, and ready for the future.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a trusted partner for the QM team, translating business needs into effective IT solutions.
• Manage QM-related applications and tools, including infrastructure, performance, and compliance.
• Guide QM management and key users on IT strategies that drive competitive advantage.
• Identify digitalization opportunities and support implementation of relevant projects.
• Advise on tool selection and integration into the broader IT landscape.
• Apply best practices in project, portfolio, and service management for QM & R&D applications.
• Ensure adherence to IT standards, security, and corporate guidelines.
• Evaluate and manage external service providers for optimal global delivery.
• Support supplier selection and contracts in coordination with corporate IT purchasing.
• Champion a culture of safety, technical compliance, and process ownership.
• Inspire colleagues to challenge the status quo and deliver sustainable solutions.

To succeed in this role, you bring advanced expertise across several critical domains:

• QM-related Applications: Deep understanding of specialized solutions for quality management, including tools for data analytics and reporting.
• IT Infrastructure & Cloud Concepts: Strong grasp of foundational IT architecture, cloud environments, and infrastructure integration.
• Quality Management Processes & Standards: Solid knowledge of industry standards such as ISO and IATF, and how to apply them in IT contexts.
• Business/IT Consulting & Requirements Engineering: Ability to translate business needs into actionable IT requirements and guide stakeholders through digital transformation.
• Project Management: Proven track record in leading complex IT projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Vendor & Service Management: Skilled in managing external providers, ensuring service quality, negotiating contracts, and optimizing cost-performance ratios.

Hiring at all OESL IT Locations

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About OESL 

Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) is emerging as a stand-alone global leader in the automotive sector, with over 17,000 employees and €2 billion in annual sales. Operating in 15 countries across 35 locations, including technology centers, OESL will build on Continental’s rich legacy to deliver high-quality parts to major OEMs and commercial vehicle customers worldwide. 

About OESL IT 

OESL IT is at the forefront of our transformation, being built from the ground up to be agile, forward-thinking, and strategic. As we shape the future of OESL, our IT team will play a pivotal role as a strategic advisory partner, driving digital capabilities and enabling business success across the organization. 

Why Join OESL IT? 

• Greater Impact: Take part in shaping the future of a newly formed, dynamic IT organization, with the opportunity to bring ideas to life and reap significant professional rewards. 

• Growth and Innovation: Work in a fast-moving, cloud-based infrastructure and application environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for continuous growth and expanding your skill set. 

• Creative Space: Experience the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up culture within a global organization, enjoying both the creative freedom and the responsibility needed to thrive in modern working environments. 

• Tight-Knit Team: Join a highly collaborative team where individuals have the power to shape their work, make meaningful contributions, and drive collective success. 

Good to know: Our IT hubs are located in Germany (Hanover), Romania (Timișoara) and Portugal (Porto) and you will have the opportunity to work in one of the a.m. legal entities