IT Project Manager SCM Warehousing (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 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

• Lead the roll-out, upgrades, and optimization of SAP EWM warehousing and related automation systems (MFS/AGV), from project planning and setup through testing and go-live
• Serve as the SAP EWM functional lead, coordinating IT process managers, application specialists, developers, testers, key users, and vendors
• Maintain structured communication and governance with key stakeholders and steering committees to support active change and adoption management
• Gather, consolidate, and document regular updates and reports for project teams, program management, and other stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate innovations, new SAP EWM features, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to improve warehouse structures, processes, and related logistics areas

Who you are

• Proven track record of (co-) leading SAP EWM IT logistics projects, supported by deep SAP EWM/WMS expertise
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach with a balanced mix of business process and IT knowledge
• Strong sense of ownership and leadership, with the ability to guide colleagues and drive successful project delivery
• Proficiency with project management methods and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, MS Project) and initial expertise in agile practices
• Fluency in German and English, with willingness to travel occasionally to Knauf sites on all continents

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.
• 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 customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization 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

SAP Applications

Locations

Germany - Kitzingen (near Würzburg)

Remote status

Hybrid

Employment type

Full-time

Contact Isabell Segieth Talent Acquisition Partner

About Knauf IT

Knauf IT is a driving force behind the global growth and digital transformation of the family-owned Knauf Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of building materials. More than 900 experts at Knauf IT are supporting 43,500 employees and the customers of the Knauf Group with modern IT solutions and services at over 320 locations worldwide. Our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit form the basis for the successful growth to more than 15,6 billion Euro annual sales.

Founded in 1932

Co-workers 43,500

Turnover 15.6 bn Euro