Project Manager - Legal Representation & Governance (m/f/diverse) - Executive - REF98423V
The Project Manager for Legal Representation & Governance at Continental is a pivotal role within the company's Tires group sector, which generated sales of €13.8 billion in 2025. Continental, founded in 1871, is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist, employing around 53,000 people worldwide. This position involves leading the redesign of Continental's authorization and representation governance model to establish a lean, transparent, and future-oriented framework for the company as a standalone Tires organization.
Key responsibilities include assessing the current governance landscape, developing and aligning the target-state governance and steering model, evaluating the integration of Sign-off Authority and External Representation, defining governance principles and ownership structures, designing authorization concepts, and assessing governance interfaces across various functions. The role also involves conducting external benchmarking and driving simplification, standardization, digitalization, and automation opportunities to ensure alignment with eSR processes and supporting technologies.
Candidates should possess a university degree in Business, Law, IT, or a comparable field, with several years of relevant professional experience in international organizations. Proven leadership in global, cross-functional transformation programs with high business impact is essential, along with extensive experience engaging and influencing senior executives and board-level stakeholders. Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is mandatory, and a willingness to travel occasionally is required. Strong international and intercultural experience is also important.
Compensation includes an attractive salary complemented by variable compensation. The company offers a company car for both business and private use, and is open to individual part-time arrangements compatible with the role's requirements. Flexible working hours, mobile working, and sabbaticals are available to suit individual needs. Employees enjoy 30 days of paid vacation per year and a company pension plan for financial security. Continental invests in employee growth through individually tailored development and training programs.
Continental fosters a corporate culture based on four core values: Trust, For One Another, Freedom To Act, and Passion To Win. The company emphasizes a cooperative spirit, innovation, and sustainability, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional development. Employees are encouraged to shape the future of mobility and contribute to the company's success.