Global Product Manager – Standard Boards (m/f/d)

Knauf Gips KG

Job Description

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 43,500 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 Gips 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?

Global Product Manager – Standard Boards (m/f/d)


  • In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the global product strategy for gypsum boards, aligning it with market trends, customer needs, and company objectives
  • Managing the entire product lifecycle will be a key focus, covering everything from concept development to launch, optimization, and end-of-life decisions
  • You will conduct detailed market and competitor analyses to identify growth opportunities and differentiation strategies, while also creating compelling value propositions, commercial tools, and documentation for global use
  • Collaboration is key, as you will coordinate cross-functional teams, including R&D and regional commercial teams, to ensure the successful development, production, and commercialization of gypsum board products
  • Additionally, you will monitor and drive product performance in terms of global sales, profitability, and market share, ensuring the continued success of our product portfolio



  • You have a solid academic background in business, engineering, or a related field, combined with several years of experience in product management and expertise in B2B marketing
  • We are looking for someone with a customer-centric and innovation-driven mindset, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, independent attitude
  • You should have a proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and global stakeholders, ensuring alignment with partners in Commercial, R&D, and other business functions
  • A willingness to travel abroad for work is important for this role
  • Fluency in English is required, and additional language skills are considered an advantage



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

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