Management Assistant IT (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

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance for the IT Unit of Plants and Engineering, ensuring seamless operations and assist Head of the Unit with organizational and administrative tasks
• Assist with various projects and program management tasks, taking initiatives to see them through from start to finish
• Maintain an overview of all internal and external resources within the unit, keeping track of available capacity and budget
• Proactively identify and resolve administrative issues or conflicts, striving to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
• Prepare agendas, materials, and presentations for meetings, and take and distribute meeting minutes to ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned

Who you are

• Backed by proven experience as an assistant or in a similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives
• Boasting exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, you confidently interact with individuals at all levels within the organization and are known for your high level of discretion
• You’re tech-savvy, with a strong affinity for IT topics, Production and OT (Operational Technology), and digitalization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software, ideally SAP, ensuring you handle daily tasks efficiently
• Adaptable and flexible, you thrive in rapidly changing environments, easily adjusting to shifting priorities and demonstrating fluency in both English and German

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 direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• 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.