IT Program & Project Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d)

-; Kitzingen (VGem); Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global building materials company in Kitzingen is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to implement quality assurance frameworks for IT programs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in IT project quality assurance, strong analytical and communication skills, and will be fluent in English, with proficiency in German as an advantage. This full-time role offers a hybrid working environment and various employee benefits including flexible working hours and career development opportunities.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Discounts on sports and leisure activities

Flexitime account

Career and professional development support

Relocation support

E-Bike leasing

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in IT project quality assurance or governance roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement quality assurance frameworks for IT programs.
• Lead quality assessments to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to embed quality checkpoints.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards.
• Act as a strategic advisor on quality topics.

Kenntnisse

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma) or project assurance (e.g., IPMA)

Jobbeschreibung

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 Information Services 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

• Define and implement quality assurance frameworks for IT programs and projects, ensuring alignment with Knauf's global standards and compliance requirements.
• Lead quality assessments and reviews across project phases to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, reporting findings to senior stakeholders including C‑Level.
• Collaborate with program and project managers and delivery teams to embed quality checkpoints and continuous improvement practices throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to monitor quality performance, ensuring transparency and accountability across all IT initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor and ambassador on quality topics, proactively identifying trends and driving initiatives that enhance delivery excellence and business customer satisfaction.

Who you are

• Proven experience in IT project quality assurance or governance roles, ideally within large‑scale transformation programs and international environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex quality data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging with technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma) or project assurance (e.g., IPMA) is a plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in German is advantageous.

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 access to public transport (train, bus).
• 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 Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customised services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimisation of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

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.

Department Program & Project Management
Locations: Germany – Kitzingen (near Würzburg), Germany – Munich
Remote status: Hybrid
Employment type: Full‑time