Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Digital GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Architect forward-looking data and AI strategies across Knauf Digital’s commercial landscape—spanning sales, marketing, and service excellence—driving cross-functional collaboration to elevate data quality, accessibility, and intelligent automation
• Define the vision and long-term roadmap for strategic data and AI capabilities, ensuring alignment with business goals while enabling scalable, insight-driven digital products
• Provide transformative leadership by setting clear expectations, fostering agile, AI-literate teams, and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning
• Establish and enforce robust data and AI governance frameworks grounded in data mesh principles, working closely with Group IT to enable federated ownership, interoperability, and ethical use of data
• Collaborate across the Group to ensure data and AI initiatives are aligned with Knauf’s long-term ambitions, supporting talent development and the delivery of high-impact solutions

Who you are

• A visionary with a keen eye for emerging data and AI technologies, ideally bringing experience in commercial or customer-facing domains. While knowledge of sales and marketing data is a bonus, it’s not a must-have
• Equipped with a solid foundation in data governance and harmonization, you know how to apply these principles effectively in fast-paced and evolving business environments
• Renowned for your ability to simplify complex data and AI concepts, you craft compelling narratives that resonate with both technical experts and non-technical stakeholders alike
• A proven leader, you inspire teams and drive organizational change, fostering a culture that embraces data- and AI-driven practices
• Strategic thinking comes naturally to you, along with a talent for long-term planning, team development, and resource management. Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA is an added advantage

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Offers of active health promotion, company doctor, occupational health and safety, etc.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Digital GmbH is the innovation hub of the Knauf Group and is shaping the future of construction through digital solutions. With creative software developments and smart services, we optimize construction processes and create added value for our customers.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.