Transformation Portfolio Manager - Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom 
City: Birmingham 
Req ID: 510127

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.

Transformation Portfolio Manager

Are you a visionary leader who thrives on complex challenges, strategic thinking, and delivering real transformation? Do you have what it takes to drive a high-profile, technology-enabled change portfolio across one of Europe’s leading industrial businesses? If so, we want to hear from you.

CRH Europe is embarking on a bold digital transformation – and we're looking for a Transformation Portfolio Manager who’s ready to take the reins and shape the future. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in leading a diverse portfolio of critical projects, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering meaningful outcomes across our organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own and manage a dynamic portfolio of strategic IT Infrastructure transformation projects aligned to our business objectives.
• Allocate and optimise resources effectively across projects to drive success and efficiency.
• Prioritise initiatives to deliver the greatest business impact – from day-to-day enhancements to high-stakes M&A integrations.
• Track performance and outcomes with clarity and confidence – making the data work for you and your stakeholders.
• Spot risks before they become roadblocks and take action to mitigate them swiftly.
• Champion best-in-class PMO practices and uphold delivery excellence across the board.
• Collaborate and influence at every level – ensuring projects land well and deliver the change we want to see.
• Lead the charge in increasing user adoption, engaging stakeholders with impactful communication and change management.

What You Bring to the Table:

You’re not just a project manager – you’re a transformation leader. You:

• See the big picture but don’t miss the detail – a strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset.
• Thrive under pressure and remain laser-focused when priorities compete.
• Build trust effortlessly and communicate with clarity – from the shop floor to the boardroom.
• Are a natural collaborator, motivator, and problem-solver.
• Understand what drives digital adoption and how to embed sustainable change.

Your Experience & Skills:

• Extensive experience in IT Infrastructure and technology-enabled transformation.
• Proven success managing large-scale portfolios in complex organisations (bonus points for federated or matrix environments!) relating to mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functional and geographical boundaries.
• Familiar with construction materials or industrial manufacturing? Even better.
• Certified in Prince2, PMP or similar? We like your style.
• Fluent in English – another European language is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A high-impact, high-visibility role in a forward-thinking, international business.
• The opportunity to drive meaningful change at scale across Europe.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas will be heard – and actioned.
• The chance to work with passionate people who believe in progress, innovation, and making a difference.

Are You In?

If you’re excited by challenge, driven by purpose, and ready to make your mark, then this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now and let’s transform the future, together.

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!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

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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