Associate Product Manager- Remote with Required Travel

Job ID:  480617

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, readymixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Summary

CRH Americas Materials (AMAT) is seeking a Performance Systems Manager to provide overall product management for enterprise-wide construction systems.  Working with minimal supervision, this position will lead and manage the initial implementation and related support of a field performance system and subsequently the modernizing of a market strategy system.  This role requires a high degree of initiative, coordination, and excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders and cross functional partners throughout the entire organization. After system implementation, this position will be responsible for the ongoing product management and relationship ownership of these systems. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in supporting various performance initiatives, data analytics, related training, and documentation development. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Construction Performance. 

To be successful, the preferred candidate should be able to effectively work in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment. Proven project, change, and process management experience will be critical for success. Travel will be required, expect periods of up to 75% travel during system implementation.  

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various business leaders to roadmap and manage the implementation of enterprise performance solutions across AMAT companies ensuring successful adoption.
• Develop, implement, and manage change management plans
• Develop and/or support the creation and delivery of training content and the related reference documentation
• Coordinate and own the system maintenance planning and implementation process 
• Facilitate product enhancements and the development of automation to support user adoption, engagement, and system optimization
• Keep up to date with the latest standard methodologies and integrations
• Manages multiple vendor relationships across the performance systems in the areas of technology, support, implementation, and business use
• Advise and manage stakeholders by reporting on special projects, business challenges and opportunities. 
• Manage the delivery of research, workshops, and other activities to support project deliverables
• Identify trends across the company based on data and insights. Provide recommendations to evolve and advance business performance through system optimization.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Able to influence in a positive way, all levels of the organization
• Ability to build relationships and deliver internal and external customer-centric solutions
• Excellent communications skills (interpersonal, presentation and written) with an ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders with tact, patience, flexibility, and courtesy
• Results-oriented - able to multi-task and delivers results against multiple priorities - with outstanding attention to detail
• Must be able to convincingly promote ideas with confidence and enthusiasm
• Demonstrated sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes within work structure, processes, job requirements or cultures
• Ability to anticipate and respond to customer requirements, expectations and needs
• Must be able to allocate / delegate decision making responsibility appropriately while conveying clear expectations

Behavioral Competencies

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates Effectively:  Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Manages Complexity:  Making sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Drives Results:  Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Persuades:  Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

Directs Work:  Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Resourcefulness:  Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Ensures Accountability:  Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor's/University Degree (or comparable work experience)

Preferred experience or field of study:  Construction Management, Finance, Engineering, Systems Implementation, Product Management, Project Management, or related field of experience

Work Experience:  5 or more years

Travel Requirements:  Various, 30-75% travel

Computer Skills:  Technologically savvy, with a full understanding and fluency in relevant computer applications. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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