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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.\n Lead the global function shaping how Continental secures applications and adopts AI responsibly. You will set strategy, develop a high-performing international team and establish the governance and assessment capabilities that enable innovation while protecting our global business.\nYou will lead people, strategy, governance and delivery for AI and Application Security across Continental:\nLead, coach and develop a global team of ~6 AI and application security professionals, including ~4 direct reports;\nDefine and execute the global AI and Application Security strategy, operating model, roadmap and performance measures;\nOwn security standards, guardrails and exception governance for applications and AI-enabled solutions;\nGovern risk-based security assessments and approvals, ensuring consistent quality, traceability and timely decisions;\nAdvise senior technical and business stakeholders on complex risks, remediation options and residual-risk decisions;\nOversee assurance, audit support, service reporting, capability development and continuous improvement.\n You combine deep security expertise with proven people leadership, strategic judgment and the ability to influence across a global enterprise:\nAcademic degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, Business Technology, or a comparable qualification;\n5+ years of enterprise IT or cybersecurity experience, including in cybersecurity, application security, or AI security;\nCISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CISM, or an equivalent recognized certification (is an advantage);\nPrevious experience leading people, teams, or a comparable global security function;\nProven experience defining security strategy, governance, standards, roadmaps, services and measurable outcomes;\nExpert knowledge of AI security, application security, secure development practices, architecture risk and recognized security frameworks;\nDemonstrated ability to coach employees, manage performance and capacity, lead change and build sustainable team capabilities;\nStrong communication, consulting, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills in an international environment;\nAdvanced English skills (verbal and written).\n Our Offer:\nIntegration in a challenging and international work environment;\nFlexible working model;\nCollaborative working style;\nContinuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;\nOpportunity to make a difference.\nWe are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. 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