Program Manager - Continuous Improvement (CI-Admin) (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 .

Gebr. 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

In this role, you will lead and deliver CI-Admin projects and programs on time, on budget, and to scope, underpinned by robust project governance and PMO practices with clear roadmaps, milestones, change control, and benefit tracking

Coordinating and steering the CI-Admin Center of Excellence, you foster collaboration across Knauf Finance and other indirect functions while building strong networks to influence stakeholders, align priorities, and secure sponsorship

Ownership of the toolbox and methods includes continuously enhancing templates, standards, dashboards, and guidance, and providing clear management reporting, portfolio dashboards, and executive updates to ensure transparency of status, financials, and realized benefits

Driving process excellence and automation across administrative processes, you identify, prioritize, and implement improvements, champion cost efficiency and value delivery with quantified savings and tracked performance, and enable adoption through targeted change management, communications, and training of local teams

Additionally, the role supports Knauf’s Knauf100 strategic program—leading the Superior Performance pillar—to drive cost efficiency and embed a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture across the organization

Who you are

You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration or project management; and consulting experience or an MBA is a plus

Demonstrated project / program management experience in administrative or indirect domains (finance or PMO exposure), combined with strong stakeholder management and clear communication that enable influence across regions without formal authority

You offer advanced analytics and reporting capabilities—expert-level Excel complemented by Power BI and Power Automate

You inspire teams and champion cost efficiency through Continuous Improvement : You seek better ways of working daily and invite ideas from everywhere, asking, “How can we do better today?”

Fluency in English and a willingness to travel complete your profile

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 your own health.

Relocation support : Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drywall systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems, as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the major players in the global market.

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.