Senior Regional IT Cybersecurity Coordinator - Tires

We are looking for a Senior Regional IT Cybersecurity Coordinator to join our EMEA IT team. In this role, you will act as a strategic bridge between global cybersecurity standards and regional operations, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and security practices across all Tires locations in the region.

About Continental

• 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.
• Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
• Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers.
• Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers.
• In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros.
• Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate closely with local IT teams, central competence centers, and business stakeholders to maintain a strong and resilient cybersecurity posture.
• Lead and coordinate regional cybersecurity activities and projects, ensuring alignment with global strategies, standards, and roadmaps.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements; contribute to audits and ensure remediation of findings.
• Act as Regional IT Emergency Lead, maintaining and testing emergency processes, disaster recovery plans, and related documentation.
• Track and support vulnerability remediation and cybersecurity risk management activities; contribute to incident response coordination.
• Facilitate alignment between global and local cybersecurity teams, translating requirements into actionable regional solutions and ensuring business integration.
• Support execution of cybersecurity awareness programs and training initiatives across the region.
• Contribute to cybersecurity reporting (KPIs, risk, compliance) and track implementation progress of initiatives; provide insights for continuous improvement and cost transparency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Information Technology or related field; cybersecurity certifications preferred.
• Experience 5–10 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in cybersecurity roles
• Strong background in cybersecurity processes, IT infrastructure, and risk management
• Experience in multinational environments and willingness to travel internationally
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and risk management
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and security standards
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical topics into business language

Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration

• Business fluent English Leadership Ability to perform in a functional leadership role within a matrix organization
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management across regional and global teams

Benefits

• 13th salary; Performance bonus; Christmas & Easter bonus; Seniority bonus; Flexible working time; Home office; Competitive salaries & benefits; Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.); Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.); Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara
• Residents; Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas); International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

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