Internal Audit Manager, Technology - Dublin or Amsterdam

Country: Netherlands 
City: Amsterdam 
Req ID: 518807
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level 

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

As an IT Internal Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role in driving efficiencies, strengthening the technology control environment, and enhancing CRH’s performance and growth through improved IT, cyber, and operational risk management. You will lead and develop audit teams while working across diverse companies and cultures within CRH worldwide, gaining exposure to a broad range of technology landscapes, digital initiatives, and business environments. To be successful in this role, you must be capable of assessing and improving complex IT and cyber-related processes spanning applications, infrastructure, security, data, and ERP environments while demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and people‑leadership skills. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence how technology risks are managed across the Group and offers a strong platform for career progression into more senior leadership roles within Internal Audit, Technology, or other business functions across CRH.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver the IT audit plan by scoping, executing, and reporting on risk‑based IT and cyber audits, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and timely delivery across global CRH businesses.
• Direct and develop audit teams, delegating effectively, removing obstacles, coaching for performance, and creating an engaged, high‑performing culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Strengthen the technology control environment by assessing and improving complex IT, cyber, ERP, OT, and digital processes, providing pragmatic, commercially focused recommendations that support business performance.
• Drive functional projects and initiatives, contributing to technology‑enabled audit transformation, improving governance, control standards, and operational efficiency (including SOX, frameworks, and methodology).
• Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships across IT, Security, Finance and Operations, acting as a trusted advisor while maintaining independence and representing IA with credibility and professionalism.
• Promote innovation and sound decision‑making by anticipating emerging technology risks, leveraging data and audit technologies, and proposing new solutions that enhance IA effectiveness and business resilience.
• Support global mobility and on‑site engagement by travelling to CRH locations when required to lead fieldwork, participate in stakeholder discussions, and coach teams across diverse environments and cultures.

Key Technical & Functional Competencies
You will have the following: 

Functional:

• Audit Methodology & Assurance Delivery: Proficient in risk assessment, scoping, process walkthroughs, control design evaluation, testing, data driven auditing, and delivering clear, commercially focused recommendations.
• Stakeholder Influence & Communication: Excellent ability to translate complex IT and cyber risks into clear, actionable messages for senior leaders, while confidently challenging and influencing decision makers.
• Leadership & Functional Impact: Strong capability to lead, coach, and develop high performing teams; drive cross functional collaboration; and contribute to advancing IA methodologies, governance standards, and technology risk maturity across CRH. 
• Technology Enabled Auditing: Ability to leverage audit management tools, automation, analytics, and digital solutions to optimise audit efficiency and insights across global and diverse environments.

Technical:

• Deep IT & Cyber Risk Expertise: Strong command of ITGCs, IT governance, cyber security principles, SOX technology controls, and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) to evaluate and enhance control environments.
• ERP, Operational Technology & Core System Knowledge: Advanced understanding of SAP/SAP HANA, JDE, dispatch systems (e.g., JWS/Command Alkon), and industrial control/manufacturing systems, with the ability to link IT controls directly to business processes.
• Security Architecture & Technical Controls: Skilled in network/perimeter security, access management, secure development, cloud and virtualisation environments, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response practices.

Experience / Education:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Finance/Business with IT focus, or related field.
• 7+ years progressive IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or controls experience in professional services, industry, or public sector — including time at manager level or equivalent.
• A relevant professional certification such as CISA (preferred), CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO related certifications, or equivalent.
• Experience in SOX, corporate governance, internal controls, compliance, and substantive testing.
• You are willing to travel to CRH companies, with a travel component of around 30%. A full, clean driving license is essential to support travel requirements.

Desirable

• Exposure to data analytics and the use of relevant tools including Alteryx, Power BI and Tableau.
• Practical experience in SAP or other ERP environments; experience with SCADA/OT systems and cloud platforms.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

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Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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