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. Aquapanel GmbH & Co. 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 In this role, you will manage the global portfolio strategy to ensure alignment with corporate business targets You will also serve as a key interface between regional and local product managers, collaborating with global teams such as R&D, Procurement, Production, and Technical As a Global Portfolio Manager (m/f/d), you will develop a global portfolio strategy for Knauf Aquapanel by comparing product portfolios across regions and identifying areas for improvement Additionally, you will translate the identified product requirements into global projects, ensuring they are integrated into the R&D innovation pipeline while also initiating cost reduction strategies Finally, you will track global business results, including sales, volume, and EBITDA, while ensuring that country organizations continuously monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activities to remain responsive to market demands Who you are You have established the basis for your professional journey through a degree in Business Administration, Economics or Marketing Proven experience in product management, extensive technical expertise will distinguish you Strong strategic and analytical skills to identify market trends and portfolio gaps to develop effective product strategies are mandatory for this position Willing to travel internationally for business, dedicating up to 30% of working time to travel commitments You possess excellent communication and presentation skills with fluency in English (additional languages like German are an advantage), and you interact actively and transparently across different hierarchical levels, departments, and countries 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 business Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days Daily time savings: Plenty of parking space and direct access to public transport (train, bus) through the company premises 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: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time Relocation Support: Support in the event of a international change of location Knauf as an employer Founded in 2002, Knauf Aquapanel is a leading manufacturer of cement board systems. From our beginnings, we have grown into a global flagship brand with a presence in over 60 countries. Today, the premium brand AQUAPANEL® is the preferred choice of architects, specifiers and manufacturers, offering significant performance benefits for all building types. 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.