Project Manager - Legal Representation & Governance (m/f/diverse) - Executive - REF98423V

Lead the redesign of the former P20.1 / Sign-off Authority and External Representation framework to establish a lean, transparent and future-oriented authorization and representation governance model for Continental AG as a future standalone Tires organization, including scope definition, ownership clarification and target-state implementation roadmap.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

• Assess the current governance landscape, including policies, manuals, decision rights, approval mechanisms and legal governance structures, and identify required adaptations for the future organization.
• Develop and align the target-state governance and steering model, including the assessment of management-based, legal-entity-based and hybrid governance approaches.
• Evaluate whether Sign-off Authority (internal decision-making) and External Representation (legal authority towards third parties) should remain integrated or evolve into separate governance frameworks.
• Define governance principles, ownership structures, decision-rights architecture, escalation paths, roles and responsibilities, ensuring clear accountability and effective organizational control.
• Design authorization concepts, approval limits, delegation principles and control mechanisms that ensure simplicity, transparency, compliance, auditability and business effectiveness.
• Assess governance interfaces, dependencies and accountabilities across Legal, Tax, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, Purchasing, HR, IT and other key functions.
• Conduct external benchmarking and leverage insights from comparable organizations and external advisors to develop decision-ready governance options and recommendations.
• Drive simplification, standardization, digitalization and automation opportunities, ensuring alignment with eSR processes, approval workflows and supporting technologies.
• Develop the target-state concept, implementation roadmap and management decision proposals, including recommendations for future ownership, governance and sustainable operational deployment.
• University degree in Business, Law, IT or comparable are preferred, but not mandatory
• Several years of relevant professional experience in international organizations
• Proven leadership of global, cross-functional transformation programs with high business impact
• Extensive experience engaging and influencing senior executives and board-level stakeholders
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) mandatory
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Strong international and intercultural experience

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

• Excellent compensation: Your performance and level of responsibility deserve recognition. You will receive an attractive salary complemented by variable compensation.
• Individual mobility solution: As an important member of our leadership team, you are provided with a company car that offers flexibility and comfort for both business and private use.
• Flexibility that fits your life: This position is generally intended to be filled on a full-time basis. At the same time, we are open to individual part-time arrangements, provided they are compatible with the requirements of the role. With flexible working hours, mobile working, and sabbaticals, we will find a working model that suits your individual needs.
• Time off that truly matters: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation per year.
• Secure your future: With our company pension plan, we already invest today in your financial security of tomorrow.
• Strategic development: We invest in your future by supporting your growth through individually tailored development and training programs.
• Borderless opportunities: As an EU citizen, you can work remote from other EU countries for up to 40 days per year – offering greater freedom and international flexibility.
• Health in focus: Every two years, we offer you a comprehensive medical check-up conducted by experienced medical specialists.
• Exclusive employee benefits: Take advantage of attractive discounts and a wide range of employee benefits.
• Stay fit – nationwide: With our comprehensive range of health and wellness initiatives, you stay active – wherever you are in Germany.
• Sustainable mobility: Use our “JobRad” bike leasing program and secure your preferred bicycle at attractive conditions – for more fitness, climate protection, and enjoyment on your daily commute.
• A family-friendly culture: We support you with various offers that help balance work and family life, such as on-site childcare places and free emergency childcare services.
• Support when it matters most: The Fürstenberg Institute provides you with a confidential external point of contact for professional advice and support in both personal and professional matters.
• A work environment that embraces diversity: Look forward to working in a diverse and international environment through collaboration with our global locations.

For more information about the employee benefits you can expect at Continental, please visit our benefits page . If you would like to learn more about our location, feel free to visit our site page: Continental Hannover Stöcken

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values : Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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