IT Project Manager (m/f/d) - SCM Warehousing (SAP EWM)

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

In the role, you will lead the roll-out, upgrade, and optimization of logistics systems in SAP EWM warehousing and related automation systems (MFS/AGV), ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading project planning, set-up, testing, and go-live phases for SAP EWM implementations.
2. Acting as the functional lead for SAP EWM, coordinating with IT process managers, application specialists, developers, testers, key users, and vendors to ensure effective project execution.
3. Gathering, providing, and documenting regular updates and reports for project teams, program management, and other stakeholders.
4. Continuously scanning for relevant innovations, SAP EWM features, and new technologies to identify and leverage opportunities for improving warehouse structures, processes, and other related logistics areas.

Who you are

You have a strong track record in (co-)leading SAP EWM IT logistics projects or similar experience, showcasing your leadership abilities. You take initiative and guide your team to achieve successful project outcomes, highlighting your dedication to ensuring project success. You are familiar with various project management methods and tools like ServiceNow, Jira, and MS Project, with initial expertise in agile methods. Additionally, you possess strong SAP EWM skills in warehouse management systems, reflecting your expertise in the field. You are a team player with a solid mix of business process and IT knowledge, complemented by very strong communication skills.

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:

1. Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned business.
2. Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working, and weekly home office days.
3. Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, company doctor, occupational safety, and more.
4. Time Savings: Private parking and direct access to public transport (train, bus).
5. Future Planning: Support for capital-forming benefits and offers for personal retirement provisions.
6. Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events.
7. Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses.
8. Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing.
9. E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time.
10. Relocation Support.
11. Inspiring work environment: Our newly designed New Work 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 a family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment, and entrepreneurial spirit. Knauf IT, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an important driver of the global growth and digital transformation of the KNAUF Group. 500 experts are supporting colleagues and customers with modern IT solutions and services.

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.