We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership and Menschlichkeit, this could be the ideal challenge for you.
What you'll do
* Lead the strategic direction and operational execution of AI initiatives within Knauf, focusing on delivering transformative solutions.
* Translate business needs into AI-driven objectives, ensuring alignment with the overarching corporate strategy.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to foster innovation and create a unified AI vision for the Group.
* Oversee governance structures to ensure AI projects adhere to ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
* Develop and manage a portfolio of AI projects, working closely with AI experts and data scientists to drive excellence in execution.
Who you are
* A visionary leader with over 5 years of business experience driving and implementation within large, complex organizations and a high AI affinity.
* Proficient in translating complex business challenges into practical AI solutions with a strong understanding of AI technologies.
* Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional AI projects, ensuring effective governance and project completion.
* Exceptional communicator, capable of articulating AI value propositions to both technical and non-technical audiences and fostering collaboration.
* Committed to ethical AI practices with a thorough understanding of data governance, privacy regulations, and ethical considerations.
WE.YOU.TOGETHER.
We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:
* Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
* Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days
* Fitness and health: Offers of active health promotion, company doctor, occupational health and safety, etc.
* Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events
* Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
* Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing
* E-bike leasing: Utilising tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time
* Relocation Support: Support in the event of a change of location
* Inspiring work environment: Our brand new office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!
Knauf as an employer
Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials' industry. About 42,500 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15,6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. As a subsidiary, Knauf Digital GmbH has the mandate to drive commercial excellence through digitalization for all companies of the Knauf Group globally. Our mission is to rethink what it means to provide value to our customers and thereby drive growth for our businesses around the world.
The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.