Head of IT Data Integration (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 42,500 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

• Play a key role in the global KNAUF IT transformation by actively participating in strategic initiatives and projects that drive progress and innovation across the organization
• Inspire, guide, and nurture a global IT team, taking full accountability for delivering and operating all IT products within the “Integration” product sub-area, ensuring high performance and alignment with business goals
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the needs of IT and business stakeholders, collaborating closely with diverse departments to validate and fulfill business-driven integration requirements with precision and efficiency
• Develop, update, and prioritize the vision and roadmap for the product area, managing all involved products to deliver and operate advanced API-driven integration scenarios that meet contemporary standards and future needs
• Strategically oversee the IT budget, employing a focus on driving cost efficiencies and ensuring optimal resource allocation to support the organization's broader objectives

Who you are

• Demonstrates extensive experience in leading global IT delivery teams of 20-30 members, providing clear direction and fostering an environment conducive to professional growth and development
• Thrives on change and transformation, viewing these as key avenues for continuous learning, personal development, and driving organizational progress
• Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, adept at navigating complex challenges and resolving conflicts within multicultural environments, effectively bridging gaps between IT teams and business stakeholders
• Successfully led multiple complex IT projects and programs within multinational organizations, utilizing both classic and agile delivery frameworks, with expertise in cloud-based integration scenarios such as Mulesoft and SAP
• Fluent in both English and German, holding a Master's Degree in Information Technology or a related field, ensuring a robust understanding of IT concepts and practices

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 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.