Why is this job interesting? It is an exciting time to join us! Founded in 1932, Knauf is a people‐caring, family‐owned company that has grown from a small town in Bavaria into a 16B+ Euros organization with a global footprint, a leading technical offer and over 40K employees (2024, www.knauf.com/en/who-we-are). With our corporate strategy "Knauf 100" we decided to challenge and re‐invent ourselves to remain (or become) undisputed market leaders: world‐class product marketing & innovation is a cornerstone in this journey. Come and join us, and you will be among the first shapers of a regional team: you will enjoy creativity, fast‐pace and high degree of freedom. If it was still not enough, you will work from brand‐new offices in Levallois‐Perret (Paris), with a hybrid set‐up possible.What you can expect:Establish a world‐class organization.In a newly formed team, you are contributing to building our regional program & project management capabilities from day one.Structure, organize and support various international programs & projects.You will manage a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives of various scope, business size, complexity and duration.Lead the path to achieving our sustainability goals.You are responsible for the coordination of sustainability programs and for continuous progress reporting in the region.Ensure cross‐functional coordination of task and projects.By orchestrating different functional leads and countries, you facilitate a seamless connection of global‐, regional‐ and country‐based programs and projects with a focus on sustainability.Contribute to Strategy Execution Success.With your expertise you will guide the decision making of our senior leadership team and significantly contribute to the execution of the Knauf corporate strategy.What you bring:Functional competence.You master project management processes, tools and systems. You have a solid understanding of sustainability practices and measures in larger industrial companies.Manage complexity.You can manage multiple projects in parallel, structure complex tasks into manageable work packages and create realistic project plans with robust resource allocation.Connect and work together.You quickly grow internal networks, develop accountability in project teams and direct other's work to drive project success.Learning agility and 'can do' attitude.You learn fast and quickly acquire a broad set of knowledge to best support various project scopes.Exceptional communications skills.You connect well with people across various levels of corporate seniority and cultural nuances. You bring excellent project documentation and presentation skills, to inform, manage and engage relevant stakeholders up to C‐level.KNAUF is an equal opportunity employer: we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.This job description provides a summary of key responsibilities and qualifications associated with this specific role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the needs of the organization evolve.#J-18808-Ljbffr