Global Team Lead AI & Application Security

Continental; Ribeirão; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Flexible working model

Collaborative culture

Talent development & training

Make a difference

Job summary

Continental Portugal seeks a global head of AI and application security to set strategy, build an international team, and establish governance and assessments that enable innovation while protecting the business.

You will lead people, strategy, governance and delivery for AI and Application Security across Continental, owning standards, risk-based reviews and stakeholder advisement, with oversight of assurance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, Business Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years in enterprise IT or cybersecurity, including application or AI security.
• Certifications such as CISSP/CCSP/CSSLP/CISM are advantageous.
• Experience leading people, teams or global security functions.
• Proven ability to define security strategy, governance, standards and roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge of AI security, application security, secure development and risk frameworks.
• Ability to coach, manage performance and drive change in a global team.
• Strong communication, consulting, negotiation and stakeholder-management in international contexts.
• Advanced English skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of ~6 AI and application security professionals and ~4 direct reports.
• Define and execute the global AI and Application Security strategy, operating model, roadmap and metrics.
• Own security standards, guardrails and governance for applications and AI-enabled solutions.
• Govern risk-based security assessments and approvals with quality and traceability.
• Advise senior technical and business stakeholders on risks and remediation options.
• Oversee assurance, audit support, service reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Security leadership

AI security

Application security

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Security governance

Strategic thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Academic degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security/CS/IT

Job description

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. 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.

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. 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.

Job Description

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.

You will lead people, strategy, governance and delivery for AI and Application Security across Continental:

• Lead, coach and develop a global team of ~6 AI and application security professionals, including ~4 direct reports;


• Define and execute the global AI and Application Security strategy, operating model, roadmap and performance measures;


• Own security standards, guardrails and exception governance for applications and AI-enabled solutions;


• Govern risk-based security assessments and approvals, ensuring consistent quality, traceability and timely decisions;


• Advise senior technical and business stakeholders on complex risks, remediation options and residual-risk decisions;


• Oversee assurance, audit support, service reporting, capability development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

You combine deep security expertise with proven people leadership, strategic judgment and the ability to influence across a global enterprise:

• Academic degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, Business Technology, or a comparable qualification;


• 5+ years of enterprise IT or cybersecurity experience, including in cybersecurity, application security, or AI security;


• CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CISM, or an equivalent recognized certification (is an advantage);


• Previous experience leading people, teams, or a comparable global security function;


• Proven experience defining security strategy, governance, standards, roadmaps, services and measurable outcomes;


• Expert knowledge of AI security, application security, secure development practices, architecture risk and recognized security frameworks;


• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, manage performance and capacity, lead change and build sustainable team capabilities;


• Strong communication, consulting, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills in an international environment;


• Advanced English skills (verbal and written).

Additional Information

Our Offer:

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;


• Flexible working model;


• Collaborative working style;


• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;


• Opportunity to make a difference.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.