Country: United Kingdom 
City: Birmingham or Budapest 
Req ID: 505850

 

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.

 

Position Overview
Responsible for delivery of CRH Europe’s ERP Programme in line with the roadmap agreed with the ELT-lead Programme SteerCo. Main focus is on rationalising the existing 61 ERPs towards a target of 4-7. Programme must also deliver on a series of upgrade and improvement projects. Role will assume direct responsibility for centrally managed projects, and ensure oversight / QA for locally managed projects in OpCos.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Lead the delivery of the CRH Europe ERP Programme, in line with the roadmap agreed with the ELT-lead Programme SteerCo  Oversee the targeted ERP rationalisation to reduce CRH Europe’s ERP landscape from the existing 61 ERPs to a target of 4-7 Oversee a programme of essential ERP upgrade & improvement projects Be directly accountable for the delivery of all centrally managed ERP projects. Example projects include those in Connect, FREE, Jura & Unison solutions Be accountable for providing oversight / QA for all locally managed ERP projects. Examples include projects in Tarmac, Leviat, etc. Work closely with the Head of PMO, manage and coach Project Managers to ensure quality project delivery in line with agreed methodologies/standards Define, implement and maintain appropriate Programme Tracking / oversight mechanisms to ensure control and to inform relevant stakeholders Programme SteerCo – own and produce the SteerCo materials / updates M&A – act as SME on all ERP projects related to acquisitions & divestments

 

Key Characteristics
For this role you should be/have:

Excellent organisational and planning skills. Highly structured and detail-Oriented Strategic thinker Collaborative Strong analytical skills. Pro-active problem-solver Commercially focused and aware Effective communicator across all organisational levels

 

Key Functional Competencies 

Manage / oversee a portfolio of technology projects with a focus on ERP Delivery of end-to-end ERP projects, preferably with SAP Acquisition integration and divestment carve-out of ERPs Effective engagement with a range of stakeholders including senior leaders Able to coach and direct project managers

 

Experience / Education
You are/have:

Degree/Masters in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Multiple years of experience in project management, ideally in manufacturing Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable Experience in managing multiple full-cycle SAP implementations/upgrades Strong track record of quality project delivery (time, budget, quality) Experience in portfolio / programme management Experience of implementing / following structured project methodologies Experience of working in a manufacturing / industrial environment Experience of working internationally with different countries / cultures
 

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.

 

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

 

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

 

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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