We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership and Menschlichkeit, the position of IT Project Manager - EDI (m/f/d) could be the ideal challenge for you.

What you'll do

• You have end-to-end responsibility for EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) projects from ensuring project planning and resource allocation to on-time delivery within budget at high levels of key stakeholder satisfaction
• You act as functional lead to IT process managers, application specialists, developers, testers, key users, and vendors
• You are responsible for the risk management, reporting and communication to the steering committee
• You drive the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools
• You convey EDI themes and technologies in support of the innovative achievement of business needs and goals

Who you are

• You have successfully (co-)led complex IT projects in multinational organizations, with focus on implementing EDI systems or in a similar field 
• You have a deep understanding of classical and Web EDI solutions, related message standards, types and EDI mapping
• You have experience in the integration into other corporate IT solutions, especially SAP with focus on SD (order-to-cash) and the relevant EDI types and familiar with middleware products, ideally SAP NetWeaver PI or similar EDI converter
• You have experience in agile delivery
• You are a fluent English speaker
• You have the willingness for occasional travels to Knauf locations on all continents

What we offer

• An open, dynamic corporate culture with flat hierarchies
• Independent work with creative freedom
• A great multicultural team that jointly shapes our Global IT Transformation
• Continuous individual training and further education
• An open exchange of knowledge within the IT community
• A wide time window for flexible working, including weekly home office days
• A brand new, state-of-the-art loft office
• Relocation & visa support

If you are looking for a variety of challenging tasks with global reach and family atmosphere, then you are most welcome at Knauf IT!

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials industry. About 40,000 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 12,6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. Knauf IT, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an important driver of the global growth and digital transformation of the KNAUF Group. 500 experts are supporting colleagues and customers with modern IT solutions and services.

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.