IT Consultant – SAP Application Risk and Compliance

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

Job Description

Develop, implement and maintain a risk and internal control framework for SAP applications (SAP ERP, SAP BW etc.)

• Conduct risk assessments of SAP systems, services and processes to identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Develop corrective action plans (including internal controls, tracking & reporting) in collaboration with IT service owners & IT management
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT compliance and governance policies, procedures, and standards in the area of SAP applications
• Conduct regular assessments / internal controls of respective SAP application services to ensure compliance with IT regulations, standards, and internal policies
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors as well as external regulatory bodies to ensure compliance
• Provide training, guidance and support to IT staff and other stakeholders on compliance and governance matters.
• Participate in global projects, committees and working groups to provide subject matter expertise.

Qualifications

Academic degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field

• Experience in SAP compliance and governance, regulatory compliance, or similar field
• Knowledge of SAP relevant regulations and standards
• Business fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of technical and non-technical personnel
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional information

You are

• Able to explain complex solution and AI architecture concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Acting with high intercultural sensitivity in a global organization
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and convinced that architectural alignment and reuse are key drivers for speed and efficiency
• Passionate about scalable architectures, AI-driven solutions, and technology excellence
• Continuously up to date with trends in agentic AI, multi-agent systems, cloud platforms, and digital solution design

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.