Local IT Management

Provides IT services based on Corporate guidelines and in accordance with the CT IT management, the requirements of the locations and the contractual agreements with the IT service providers. 

Responsible for planning and operating all IT applications of the locations in correspondence with the CT IT strategy

Defines and ensures local IT strategy in accordance to the Corporate IT and Division IT
· Represent and harmonize requirements with the IT strategy
· Presents the local IT strategy for approval by the management and CT IT
· Implements the approved IT strategy 
· Defines and finalizes local requirements in strategic and operative planning: scope, quality, costs of services in time frame
· Involved in the development of technology and systems strategy, taking into 
account local circumstances and the innovative potential locally
IT Infrastructure, especially:IT Service Desk (incl,. UHD),Desktop Management (“DE”), Mail Service Management, Server Management,Local Area Network,

Ensure the operation of the local data center and implement a contingency plan, Administration and support of the network access, Control external provider in terms of contractually agreed-upon service level / performance standards,

Examination of offers submitted by IT service providers relative to the plant and in the context of operative planning

Implements IT requirements with Region IT and with IT service providers, making sure the goals and requirements of the plant are covered

 Advises management with respect to the further development of 
the provision of IT services, Advising of user departments / users in conjunction with the replacement of existing IT systems, with the introduction of new applications and in questions 
touching process organization and information technology,
· Advices on questions touching on data protection and data security
 

Degree in information science or in business or comparable experience gained on the job. Relevant graduate or post-graduate (IT, BA, Engineering etc.) . Command of corporate language (English – fluently – orally and written)

3-5 years professional experience 

Knowledge about IT Service Management (ITSM) concepts and processes, ability to communicate IT subject matter to management and to visualize requirements within IT concepts, Experience in implementing IT projects, Familiar with Windows Server management, Familiar with Windows, Microsoft Office, Desktop Management (SW Distribution, Remote Control, Asset management, Service Desk (UHD) set up and operations, · Local Area Network set up and operations.
 

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EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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