Director of Data (m/f/d) - #2190720

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 Digital 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

• Architect comprehensive data strategies for customer-facing commercial topics in our Knauf Digital sales, marketing and service excellence organization, fostering collaboration across departments to optimize data quality and utilization
• Define the product vision and establish a long-term roadmap for key digital products, including PIM, DAM, CDP and additional data platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Provide transformative leadership by setting clear expectations, supporting agile team development, and nurturing an inclusive environment that promotes growth and innovation
• Define and enforce comprehensive data governance standards, collaborating strategically with external partners to enhance the delivery and scalability of data products and services
• Direct budgetary planning and strategic alignment of data product development, optimizing resources and guiding talent acquisition processes to build and maintain a high-performance team in support of Knauf Digital’s long-term goals
  
  
  

Who you are

• Experienced in working in a sales and marketing organization driving data topics, you bring a visionary perspective on emerging technologies and trends
• Knowledgeable in data governance and harmonization projects in marketing, sales or service organizations
• Known for your ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, impactful narratives for diverse audiences
• Proven track record in inspiring teams and navigating organizational change towards data-driven practices
• Strategic thinker with a knack for planning, team development, and resource management to drive long-term success
  
  
  

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, a broad 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.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events.
• 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 Digital GmbH is the innovation hub of the Knauf Group and is shaping the future of construction through digital solutions. With creative software developments and smart services, we optimize construction processes and create added value for our customers.

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.

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. We focus on reinventing marketing, sales and service processes and integrate these processes with custom-made software and digital interaction solutions that we build for our customers along the entire construction value chain.