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

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

• 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 leading project planning, set-up, testing, and go-live phases for SAP EWM implementations
• Acting as the functional lead for SAP EWM, you will coordinate with IT process managers, application specialists, developers, testers, key users, and vendors to ensure effective project execution
• You will gather, provide, and document regular updates and reports for project teams, program management, and other stakeholders
• By continuously scanning for relevant innovations, SAP EWM features, and new technologies you will identify and leverage opportunities for improving warehouse structures, processes, and other related logistics areas

Who you are

• Having a strong track record in (co-)leading SAP EWM IT logistics projects or similar experience, showcasing your leadership abilities
• Taking initiative and guiding your team to achieve successful project outcomes, highlighting your dedication to ensuring project success
• You are familiar how to use various project management methods and tools like ServiceNow, Jira, and MS Project, with initial expertise in agile methods
• Possessing strong SAP EWM skills in warehouse management systems is 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

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