Solution Architect

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 42,500 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 Information Services GmbH 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

• Serve as an expert in adapting and integrating digital technologies into mining operations, identifying inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Translate business goals into a digital transformation strategy and a robust and scalable solution landscape.
• Identify and evaluate technologies such as IoT, cloud solutions, big data platforms, automation systems, and data analytics tools to support digitalization.
• Lead the initial scoping of technical requirements, ensuring alignment with both current and future business needs.
• Drive "buy vs. build" decisions for digital tools while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards for smooth implementation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of digital mining initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements in smart industrial technologies and emerging trends in automation, software development, cloud platforms, and data science.
• Drive innovation by integrating scalable and sustainable solutions into our mining practices.
  
  

Who you are

• Background in engineering disciplines such as automation, software development, and a related field.
• Proficiency in IoT systems, cloud computing (MS Azure, or similar), big data technologies, and data analytics platforms.
• Experience with software development life cycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of mining operations, equipment, and supply chain processes.
• Proven experience in leading or contributing to digital transformation initiatives in industrial or mining settings.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable digital strategies.
• Ability and experience in spreading industrial education / technology among the entire class of people (from top management to manual workers).
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Willingness to work onsite 50% of the time on a monthly basis, with an initial four-week period fully onsite in our Katowice location to facilitate integration and team collaboration.
  
  

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 business
• Flexibility: A wide time window for flexible working and weekly remote days
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, private health care, occupational safety, and more
• Feel Approach: 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
• Inspiring work environment: Our nicely designed office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!
  
  

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

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.

Knauf IT is a driving force behind the global growth and digital transformation of the family-owned Knauf Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of building materials. More than 500 experts at Knauf IT are supporting 42,500 employees and the customers of the Knauf Group with modern IT solutions and services at over 300 locations worldwide. Our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit form the basis for the successful growth to more than 15,6 billion Euro annual sales.