(Senior) IT Privacy Manager (m/f/d)

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

• You will develop and enhance privacy processes and procedures, ensuring they are comprehensive and adaptable
• By collaborating with international project managers and business leaders, you will provide expert privacy consultation for a variety of IT projects
• You will conduct thorough risk assessments, assess technical and organizational measures (TOMs), and perform regular audits to improve data handling processes within Knauf IT
• Working closely with compliance, information security, and procurement teams, you will ensure that privacy compliance is maintained across the organization
• You will deliver training sessions to IT staff on privacy policies and best practices, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness

Who you are

• Ideally, you possess a combination of a legal or business degree with a technical or computer science background, offering a well-rounded perspective on privacy matters
• You have substantial experience in handling privacy issues within multinational corporations, equipping you to address both broad and specific privacy challenges
• Your passion for national and international privacy regulations, coupled with a strong IT acumen, keeps you at the forefront of the field
• Proficient in leveraging governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools, you utilize them to fortify privacy-related GRC activities
• Known as an empathic team player, you balance sharp analytical skills with a proactive "can do" attitude
• You communicate fluently in both German and English, ensuring clarity and cohesion in every interaction

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: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, company doctor, occupational safety, and more
• Time Savings: Private parking and access to public transport (train, bus)
• 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
• 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 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.