Job Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.  

Infrastructure Application Manager

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Application Manager to lead the governance, optimization, and evolution of our application portfolio. In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives, ensure alignment with business objectives, and maximize the value delivered by our applications across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Application Portfolio Management

• Oversee the lifecycle of Continental’s application portfolio, including assessment, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, consolidation, and rationalization to enhance efficiency and reduce complexity.
• Define and implement application management strategies, policies, and governance frameworks in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and optimize usage to control costs.
• Maintain clear ownership and accountability for infrastructure applications supported by the team.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Continuously evaluate and improve the application portfolio management lifecycle
• Design and implement standardized processes, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Troubleshoot portfolio-related issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation reflecting changes, improvements, and governance standards.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Act as a key point of contact between technical and business stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Provide guidance on application portfolio tools, processes, and governance.
• Work closely with IT Operations to ensure smooth deployment, integration, and ongoing performance of applications.

Change Management

• Apply ITIL-based change management principles to ensure controlled and effective changes.
• Assess the impact of changes within the application portfolio and minimize business disruption.
• Coordinate change initiatives with stakeholders, ensuring proper planning, communication, and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in application portfolio management, process improvement, and documentation
• Ability to solve problems creatively with minimal guidance while maintaining a timely and cost-effective approach
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Familiarity with change management practices, ITIL principles, and Agile methodologies
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Solid knowledge of IT operations, including Windows platforms and software deployment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with automated workflows and the administration of complex applications
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

What we offer:

The 13-th salary – Paid once a year, in December;

Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;

Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;

Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;

Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;

Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;

Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;

System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);

Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;

Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;

Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by-case basis);

Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and. We reward employees who reach 15 and 20 years within the company with another day of vacation, reaching a maximum of 29 days.

Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;

Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.