Portfolio Manager (m/f/d)

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 around 43,500 employees in over 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.

Gebrüder Knauf KG 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

• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional project portfolio within Global Supply Chain Management, ensuring strategic alignment and effective execution
• Develop integrated project roadmaps, manage dependencies and priorities, and create transparency across key initiatives
• Drive S/4HANA readiness across the organisation and support it in preparing for future process and system landscapes
• Take ownership of selected strategic projects and deliver them successfully with a strong sense of accountability and commitment - with specific focus on technology & AI driven process innovation
• Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to assess new requirements, set clear priorities, and ensure effective planning and resource allocation

Who you are

• Master’s degree in Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems, or a comparable discipline
• Strong expertise in project and program management, combined with the ability to steer complex project environments effectively
• Experience with S/4HANA Public Cloud and a solid understanding of digital transformation initiatives would be highly valued
• Familiarity with current developments in Artificial Intelligence as well as sound knowledge of Enterprise Architecture
• First professional experience in a similar role or within a comparable international environment

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, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• 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 you