Job ID:  525928
 

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. 

Position Overview

CRH has organized a suite of strategic capabilities across North America and Europe to support its strong portfolio of operating businesses, advancing the company’s understanding of what it takes to succeed as a leading organization. Working closely with the CRH Strategy, Innovations and Ventures (SIV) Team, the broader strategy organization is tasked with evaluating growth strategies, fueling an entrepreneurial mindset, and fostering collaboration across the business all key for the next chapter of CRH’s success.

This role will be based in Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide thought leadership and help develop and guide the strategic direction for CRH at Global, Division and Platform levels
• Lead multiple strategic projects and ensure delivery of impactful, high-quality deliverables
• Lead project team(s) through full project development and execution process, including hypothesis generation, workstream development, project management and delivery
• Craft insightful, compelling, relevant, well-supported and memorable storylines to share project insights with senior leadership to help drive CRH strategy
• Present projects to CRH senior leadership for maximum impact and outcome
• Develop deep knowledge of relevant business topics and serve as subject matter expert for CRH strategy team and broader organization
• Coach junior team members including feedback on work quality, provide constructive peer and upward feedback
• Manage individual direct report team members including formal performance management, personal and career development
• Work with CRH Strategy team and business leaders to identify and analyze strategic issues, growth opportunities, and challenges across CRH, providing actionable insights and optionality to CRH Leadership Teams
• Provide high-quality strategic analysis to support assigned projects, including preparation of comprehensive Excel models and PowerPoint presentations, and other tools to support strategy development with senior leadership
• Follow business trends across the industry, synthesizing real time insights and contextualizing with current CRH efforts

Competencies

• Analytical: Proven analytical track record, with capacity to balance big picture and attention to details in data driven environments. 
• Team player: Eagerness to contribute and support peers and the broader team to accomplish both shared and individual goals. 
• Leadership: Lead and support junior team members, overseeing talent development and retention. 
• Communication: Strong communication and persuasion skills. Comfortable liaising with senior management. 
• Networking: Ability to develop relationships across the organization and bring teams together to further CRH objectives. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset: Thrive in entrepreneurial environments with capacity to pivot and adapt to constant changes. Independent thinker and decision maker. 

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in Management Consulting
• Bachelor’s degree minimum, MBA or relevant master’s degree (preferred) 
• Construction materials industry experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading teams addressing meaningful business issues and delivering measurable impact
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Highly developed interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and/or written instructions
• A self-starter with high degree of initiative, action-oriented
• High standard of ethics, integrity, trust, and respect.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment, assisting the team with other duties as required
• Ability to work on a global team spanning many time-zones
• On site work environment at least 4 days per week in office when not traveling (some flexibility to work from home)
• Domestic and international travel approx. 25% may be necessary according to the demands of the role
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone, Microsoft Teams, e-mail, and in-person
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations
• May require sitting for extended periods of time

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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 a 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 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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