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 43,500 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

• Shape the future of AI at Knauf by guiding global business units and markets in turning high-potential ideas into impactful, AI-empowered solutions
• Build and evolve governance practices that ensure AI is trusted, transparent, and compliant — while enabling innovation rather than slowing it down
• Act as the connector between countries, functions, and teams, fostering collaboration that transforms local initiatives into scalable global successes.
• Drive AI projects end-to-end, from exploration to rollout, ensuring they deliver measurable value, stay aligned with strategy, and create lasting impact
• Champion responsible innovation by combining forward-looking product thinking with strong governance, unlocking opportunities for Knauf and its customers worldwide

Who you are

• Bring extensive experience in AI strategy, governance, or product/project leadership, with a proven track record of delivering ambitious ideas into real-world results
• Possess deep knowledge of AI technologies, data pipelines, and model lifecycles, translating technical insights into business value across diverse teams and markets
• Combine regulatory expertise (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR, risk frameworks) with an innovation-driven mindset that sees governance as an enabler, not a barrier
• Excel in international, cross-functional environments, fostering collaboration between business, legal, and technical stakeholders to drive alignment and momentum
• Embody curiosity, collaboration, and a future-focused perspective, inspiring others while contributing to Knauf’s global journey toward responsible and impactful AI

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.