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 leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the major players on the world market.
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.
- Abteilung
- Human Resources
- Standorte
- Iphofen
- Arbeitsort (Präsenz, Home)
- Hybrid
- Firmenname
- Gebr. Knauf KG

Iphofen
Arbeitswelt & Kultur
Die Mitarbeiter von Knauf haben einen großen Anteil am Erfolg des Unternehmens. Ihre Leistung, Kompetenz und Motivation beruhen auf der Umsetzung der Knauf Werte in der täglichen Arbeit. Die individuellen Leistungen tragen zum gemeinsamen Erfolg im Team bei. Dies ist die Basis für das weitere Wachstum der Knauf Gruppe.
Über Knauf Deutschland
Der Hauptsitz der Knauf Unternehmensgruppe befindet sich im unterfränkischen Iphofen. Von dort aus werden globale Strategien entwickelt und angestoßen.
Weltweit ist Knauf einer der führenden Hersteller von modernen Dämmstoffen, Trockenbausystemen, Putzen und Zubehör, Wärmedämmverbundsystemen, Farben, Estrichen, Fußbodensystemen sowie Baugeräten und Werkzeugen. Mit mehr als 320 Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsorganisationen in über 90 Ländern gehört die Knauf Gruppe zweifelsohne zu den Big Playern auf dem Weltmarkt.
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