Senior Manager Global Learning & Development (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 around 43,500 employees in over 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.

Gebr. Knauf KG 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

• Lead the global transition toward a skill-based organization by embedding a culture of continuous learning, identifying critical future skills, and integrating them into talent development strategies aligned with Knauf’s goals
• Design and implement global learning and talent development programs as well as structured career paths, using Knauf’s LMS BuildU to deliver impactful learning experiences
• Acting as the Product Owner for BuildU, you will ensure its optimization and integration of digital innovations, such as AI-driven tools, gamification, and virtual/augmented reality, to enhance user engagement
• You will lead the global roll-out of Knauf’s competency framework, ensuring its integration into talent development, performance management, and succession planning processes
• You will develop and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of learning and talent development programs, using data-driven insights to continuously improve strategies and deliver measurable business outcomes

Who you are

• You hold a degree in HR, business, or a related field and have proven experience in learning and development, talent management, or succession planning within a global organization
• You bring strong expertise in designing and implementing global frameworks for learning, talent development, and competency management, as well as proficiency in managing LMS platforms and digital learning technologies
• Your strategic mindset enables you to balance global priorities with regional needs, while your analytical skills allow you to measure and improve the impact of learning programs
• You are a collaborative team player with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of working effectively with regional HR teams, business leaders, and IT teams
• With outstanding communication skills in English (German is a plus) and the ability to advise and collaborate across diverse regions and cultures, you are the perfect fit for this role

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 is one of the world's lead