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(Senior) Sustainable Materials Manager(m/w/x)
Developing sustainable material strategies for 100% sustainable tires. Several years of cross-functional project coordination experience required. Mobile working, sabbaticals, and above-tariff salary options.
Requirements
- University degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field
- Several years of relevant professional experience in material development, sustainability, or strategic project roles, preferably in a cross-functional environment
- Experience in coordinating topics across multiple functions preferred
- Good understanding of material technologies, ideally in polymers, rubber, or sustainable materials
- Long-term and system-oriented thinking, linking technical topics with sustainability and business objectives
- Basic to solid knowledge of product and material life cycles and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Motivation to work in transformation initiatives and actively support change in complex environments
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build effective internal and external networks
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to different audiences, including management
- Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
- High curiosity regarding internal and external developments and opportunities related to sustainability
Tasks
- Drive sustainable material development
- Create foundation for 100% sustainable materials in tires
- Strengthen Continental’s technology leadership
- Develop sustainable material strategies
- Align strategies with long-term sustainability targets
- Identify and evaluate new material technologies
- Assess technological maturity and commercial viability
- Advance promising technologies with internal and external partners
- Lead sustainable material transformation for a material cluster
- Orchestrate activities across the full value chain
- Align diverse stakeholders toward shared objectives
- Integrate perspectives across R&D, Purchasing, Sustainability Tires, Business Areas, and Manufacturing
- Foster collaboration with external partners
- Translate complex technical and sustainability topics
- Communicate insights to subject-matter experts and senior management
- Prepare structured analyses and proposals
- Support strategic decisions on sustainable material initiatives
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Above-tariff salary option
Flexible Working
- Mobile working
- Part-time models
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work from other EU countries (up to 40 days/year)
Workation & Sabbatical
- Sabbaticals
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of paid vacation
Retirement Plans
- Company pension plan
Learning & Development
- Individual trainings
- Access to learning platforms
- Development opportunities
Corporate Discounts
- Attractive discounts
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health and wellness initiatives
Company Bike
- JobRad bike leasing
Family Support
- Family-friendly culture
Childcare
- On-site childcare places
- Emergency childcare services
Mentorship & Coaching
- External support for personal and professional matters
Informal Culture
- Diverse and international work environment
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(Senior) Sustainable Materials Manager(m/w/x)
Developing sustainable material strategies for 100% sustainable tires. Several years of cross-functional project coordination experience required. Mobile working, sabbaticals, and above-tariff salary options.
Requirements
- University degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field
- Several years of relevant professional experience in material development, sustainability, or strategic project roles, preferably in a cross-functional environment
- Experience in coordinating topics across multiple functions preferred
- Good understanding of material technologies, ideally in polymers, rubber, or sustainable materials
- Long-term and system-oriented thinking, linking technical topics with sustainability and business objectives
- Basic to solid knowledge of product and material life cycles and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Motivation to work in transformation initiatives and actively support change in complex environments
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build effective internal and external networks
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to different audiences, including management
- Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
- High curiosity regarding internal and external developments and opportunities related to sustainability
Tasks
- Drive sustainable material development
- Create foundation for 100% sustainable materials in tires
- Strengthen Continental’s technology leadership
- Develop sustainable material strategies
- Align strategies with long-term sustainability targets
- Identify and evaluate new material technologies
- Assess technological maturity and commercial viability
- Advance promising technologies with internal and external partners
- Lead sustainable material transformation for a material cluster
- Orchestrate activities across the full value chain
- Align diverse stakeholders toward shared objectives
- Integrate perspectives across R&D, Purchasing, Sustainability Tires, Business Areas, and Manufacturing
- Foster collaboration with external partners
- Translate complex technical and sustainability topics
- Communicate insights to subject-matter experts and senior management
- Prepare structured analyses and proposals
- Support strategic decisions on sustainable material initiatives
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Above-tariff salary option
Flexible Working
- Mobile working
- Part-time models
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work from other EU countries (up to 40 days/year)
Workation & Sabbatical
- Sabbaticals
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of paid vacation
Retirement Plans
- Company pension plan
Learning & Development
- Individual trainings
- Access to learning platforms
- Development opportunities
Corporate Discounts
- Attractive discounts
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health and wellness initiatives
Company Bike
- JobRad bike leasing
Family Support
- Family-friendly culture
Childcare
- On-site childcare places
- Emergency childcare services
Mentorship & Coaching
- External support for personal and professional matters
Informal Culture
- Diverse and international work environment
About the Company
Continental
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
Das Unternehmen ist eine Tochterfirma der Continental AG und gehört zu einem der führenden Industriespezialisten weltweit.
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