Product Owner / Central Key User SAP-PM & PUMA

Continental; Lousado; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working model

International environment

Training & development

Résumé du poste

Continental is seeking a Product Owner / Central Key User for SAP-PM & PUMA to drive the global rollout and standardization of maintenance management solutions. You will bridge business users, plants, developers, and Central IT to ensure measurable value through improved usability, processes, and performance.

You will manage the backlog, coordinate testing and releases, and work with Central IT and vendors to deliver enhancements and KPI-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Industrial Engineering or comparable qualification.
• 2+ years of experience in Maintenance, Asset Management, or Material Management.
• SAP user experience, ideally SAP PM.
• Manufacturing experience (ideally >3 years).
• Experience with CMMS solutions and maintenance processes.
• Experience in international projects and cross-functional environments.
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes and asset management.
• Knowledge of SAP PM and CMMS best practices.
• Familiarity with maintenance KPIs, reliability concepts, and process optimization.
• Experience with requirements management, testing, and release coordination.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and backlog management (a plus).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and execution focus.
• Clear and open communication.
• Intercultural sensitivity and collaboration skills.
• Customer-oriented thinking.
• Proficient English (written and spoken).

Responsabilités

• Own and prioritize the CMMS (SAP-PM/PUMA) product backlog, roadmap, and release planning.
• Act as the central point of contact for local key users, providing functional support and driving issue resolution.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, system releases, and change management activities.
• Collaborate with Central IT, developers, consultants, and vendors to deliver system enhancements.
• Drive global process standardization and continuous improvement across all plants.
• Organize key user communities, best-practice sharing, and training activities.
• Maintain system documentation, knowledge bases, and user communications.
• Monitor KPIs and support initiatives to improve system performance, user adoption, and data quality.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Intercultural collaboration

Customer-oriented mindset

Problem-solving

Formation

Academic degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Industrial Engineering

Outils

SAP PM

CMMS

Description du poste

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.

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.

Job Description

Shape the Future of Global Maintenance Systems

We are looking for a highly motivated Product Owner / Central Key User SAP-PM & PUMA to drive the continuous development, standardization, and global rollout of our maintenance management solutions.

In this role, you will act as the key interface between business users, plants, developers, consultants, and Central IT. You will help ensure that our SAP-PM and PUMA solutions deliver measurable value to maintenance organizations worldwide by improving system usability, process standardization, and operational performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and prioritize the CMMS (SAP-PM/PUMA) product backlog, roadmap, and release planning;
• Act as the central point of contact for (local) key users, providing functional support and driving issue resolution;
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, system releases, and change management activities;
• Collaborate with Central IT, developers, consultants, and vendors to deliver system enhancements;
• Drive global process standardization and continuous improvement across all plants;
• Organize key user communities, best-practice sharing, and training activities;
• Maintain system documentation, knowledge bases, and user communications;
• Monitor KPIs and support initiatives to improve system performance, user adoption, and data quality.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Industrial Engineering, or other comparable qualification;
• 2+ years of experience in Maintenance, Asset Management, or Material Management;
• SAP user experience, ideally SAP PM;
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally more than 3 years);
• Professional experience with CMMS solutions and maintenance processes;
• Experience working in international projects and cross-functional environments;
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes and asset management;
• Knowledge of SAP PM and CMMS best practices;
• Familiarity with maintenance KPIs, reliability concepts, and process optimization;
• Experience with requirements management, testing, and release coordination;
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and backlog management (is a plus);
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and execution focus;
• Clear and open communication;
• Intercultural sensitivity and collaboration skills;
• Customer-oriented thinking;
• Proficient English language skills (written and verbal).

Additional Information

• 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.