Senior Corporate Strategy Manager (m/f/d)

Knauf Deutschland; Iphofen (VGem); Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Security

Flexibility

Fitness and health

Daily time savings

Future planning

Welcome approach

Career and professional development

Benefits and vouchers

E-Bike leasing

Zusammenfassung

Knauf Deutschland seeks a senior strategy leader to partner with a member of the Board of Management, driving the strategic agenda and serving as a trusted advisor on board-relevant topics. You will lead enterprise-wide strategy execution, set priorities, and define opportunities and risks in collaboration with business units and group functions.

In partnership with Corporate Finance, you will align financial and strategic planning, establish best practices, and drive disciplined rollout of key

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or MBA required with senior strategic experience.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to drive complex strategic initiatives across functions.

Aufgaben

• Partner with a member of the Board of Management to drive the strategic agenda.
• Lead enterprise-wide strategy execution, defining priorities, opportunities, and risks.
• Design and oversee high-impact strategic projects with business units and group functions.
• Align financial and strategic planning with Corporate Finance and document best practices.
• Bring rigorous problem-solving frameworks to advance corporate initiatives and execute independently.

Kenntnisse

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

German & English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree or MBA

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 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

• You will be key counterpart to one of our four members of the Board of Management (General Partners), driving their strategic agenda and serving as a trusted thought partner on all board relevant topics




• In close collaboration with our Head of Strategy & Corporate Development, you will lead the enterprise-wide strategy execution process to realize Knauf’s ambition, and define priorities, opportunities, and risks




• Partnering closely with business units and group functions, you will design high impact strategic projects and ensure an efficient, disciplined rollout




• In partnership with Corporate Finance, you will align financial and strategic planning with the expectations of Knauf management while establishing and documenting best practices and institutionalizing key learnings




• You will bring rigorous problem solving and strategic frameworks to advance corporate initiatives, independently execute prioritized projects with limited guidance from the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development

Who you are

• Holding preferably a master’s degree or MBA and at least five years’ work experience either at a top tier management consultancy or within a strategic function in the building materials or an adjacent industry




• Demonstrating a trajectory of rapid learning, constructive problem solving, executive level communication and strong business acumen




• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, coupled with proven team development capability and a track record of leading change, make you stand out




• As an assertive, performance-oriented team player, you influence without direct authority, show enthusiasm and tenacity to see difficult tasks through to completion, and build outstanding cross functional and cross regional relationships through excellent communication and facilitation skills




• Excellent English and good German skills 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 and weekly 2 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.

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.