(Senior) IT Privacy Manager (m/f/d)

We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership and Menschlichkeit, this could be the ideal challenge for you.

What you'll do

• You develop, implement and continuously improve privacy processes and procedures
• You consult business owners and project managers within international IT projects
• You conduct risk assessments, evaluate technical and organizational measures (TOMs), and regularly audit and assess data handling processes within Knauf IT
• You closely collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, information security, and procurement to ensure privacy compliance
• You provide training to IT staff on privacy policies and best practices
• Stay informed about privacy laws, regulations and trends

Who you are

• Ideally, you bring a combination of a legal or business degree with a technical or computer science degree
• You have experience in multinational corporations focused on privacy
• You have an active interest in national and international privacy regulations and principles, as well as high affinity for IT topics and the technical context
• You are familiar with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and know on how they can be used to support privacy related GRC activities
• You are acknowledged as an empathic team player with a solid balance of analytical skills and "can do" mentality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English

WE.YOU.TOGETHER.

We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
• Flexibility: 38 working hours  per week, 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flextime account and a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, company doctor, occupational safety, and more
• Time Savings: Private parking and direct access to public transport (train, bus)
• Future Planning: Support for capital-forming benefits and offers for personal retirement provisions
• Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events
• Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
• Benefits and vouchers: Employee vouchers and discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing
• E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time
• Relocation Support
• Inspiring work environment: Our newly designed New Work office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials' industry. About 42,500 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15,6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. Knauf IT, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an important driver of the global growth and digital transformation of the KNAUF Group. 500 experts are supporting colleagues and customers with modern IT solutions and services.

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.