Program Manager - Continuous Improvement (CI-Admin) (m/f/d)

Program Manager – Continuous Improvement (CI-Admin) (m/f/d)

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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, 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’?

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Coordinate and steer the CI‑Admin Center of Excellence, fostering collaboration across Knauf Finance and other indirect functions while building strong networks to influence stakeholders, align priorities, and secure sponsorship.
• Own the toolbox and methods, 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.
• Drive process excellence and automation across administrative processes, identifying, prioritizing, and implementing improvements, championing cost efficiency and value delivery with quantified savings and tracked performance, and enabling adoption through targeted change management, communications, and training of local teams.
• Support 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; consulting experience or an MBA is a plus.
• You have 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

• Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family‑owned company.
• 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, and opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Subsidies for capital‑forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidised company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Individual support and promotion for part‑time studies, further education and training.
• 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 organisations 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.

Der Hauptsitz der Knauf Unternehmensgruppe befindet sich im unterfränkischen Iphofen. Von dort aus werden globale Strategien entwickelt und angestoßen. Weltweit ist Knauf einer der führenden Hersteller von modernen Dämmstoffen, Trockenbausystemen, Putzen und Zubehör, Wärmedämmverbundsystemen, Farben, Estrichen, Fußbodensystemen sowie Baugeräten und Werkzeugen. Mit mehr als 320 Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsorganisationen in über 90 Ländern gehört die Knauf Gruppe zweifelsohne zu den Big Playern auf dem Weltmarkt. Lesen Sie hier mehr über unsere Geschichte.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Building Materials and Construction