System Process Architect (SLM System)

The department Process Design & Digitalization located in Hannover (Germany) and Lousado (Portugal) shapes and drives the process digitalization of our worldwide R&D organization.

The System Process Architect must translate business requirements concerning digitalization into efficient IT solutions in the R&D system landscape. The aim of is to provide efficient and sustainable digital solutions in the R&D Tires system landscape with focus on the specification lifecycle management system.

Main Responsibilities:

Process Design & Digitalization

• Coordinate iterative processes from concept design to final provisioning of digital solutions with focus on own module;
• Align and harmonize business requirements of various stakeholders as well as steer all involved functions;
• Develop and create future picture of own module;
• Continuously improve digital solutions and/or processes connected to own module to ensure quality and efficiency gains;
• Support the organization in testing and training of new digital solutions;
• Act as contact person for R&D IT and stakeholders within area of responsibility.

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead and/or participate in operational and strategic process digitalization projects;
• Contribute with work package delivery to projects.

• Academic degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Natural Sciences or comparable field;
• First professional experience in an R&D environment within a global organization (desirable);
• Strong interest in driving digitalization topics;   
• Experience in project management and tools, is beneficial;
• Knowledge in programming language(s) and data analytical methods, is beneficial;
• Self-motivated and result oriented team player who enjoys working in multicultural, performance and target oriented groups;
• Strong stakeholder orientation, willingness to learn, to act and to take responsibility;
• Ability to handle complex tasks;
• Very good communication and networking skills;
• Proficient English language skills (written, verbal).

Our offer:

• Integration in a dynamic international work environment;
• Agile and collaborative workstyle;
• Hybrid working model (on-site and remote);
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.

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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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.