Goodyear’s local team to expand global IT services

THE Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced on Wednesday its plans to expand its information technology (IT) services in the Philippine capital.

The tire company, which has a presence in 22 countries, said in a statement that it is “expanding its Information Technology (IT) team and capabilities in Manila, Philippines,” which is a “strategic Global Business Services (GBS) center for Goodyear that serves as a solution-oriented, trusted advisor to support its operations around the world.”

It said its IT team in Manila is currently working with global IT centers in Akron, United States; Luxembourg; Singapore; Hanau, Germany and San Paolo, Brazil.

Thecompanyexpectsthatitsexpansion in Manila will further improve the delivery of its IT services. It added that the expansion is also expected to provide job opportunities for Filipino IT professionals.

Goodyear said it will have opportunities in SAP (systems, applications, products), application development, digital operations, cyber security, quality assurance, business intelligence and IT infrastructure.

“At Goodyear, we’ve built our foundation on a commitment to forward-thinking innovation, and we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining the very best talent by fostering new ideas, teamwork, open communication and career advancement opportunities,” the company’s IT delivery center in Manila said.

“Joining Goodyear’s GBS IT Delivery Center team in Manila will allow you to grow your career by getting exposure to leading technologies, while becoming part of Goodyear’s global projects and helping drive innovative solutions for future mobility,” it added. —