Strategy Manager

Job ID: 503475 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 The CRH Americas Strategy team is being formed to support strategy development and decision making for both the Americas Leadership team and the Global Leadership team. The team provides expertise through continuous thought leadership, market analysis and synthesis of trends shaping the global building materials sector, and beyond. CRH has worked to define a clear, long-term, agile strategy, building a portfolio of businesses with double digit annual growth, expanding EBITDA margins and strong RONAs. To further these goals, CRH has organized a suite of strategic capabilities across North America and Europe to advance CRH’s understanding of what it takes to succeed across the construction and building materials industries. The Americas team will work closely with both the CRH Group Strategy, Innovations and Ventures (SIV) Team as well as the Strategy & Development teams of the four Americas business platforms. The teams work collaboratively to evaluate sustainable and innovative growth strategies, fuel an entrepreneurial mindset, and foster collaboration across the business. As a Strategy Manager, you will play a role in shaping and advancing the critical agendas of growth and value creation at CRH Americas. You will partner with others across the Group and Americas to complete strategic projects including market research and analysis, business modeling and financial analysis, collecting customer insights, and other activities necessary to develop compelling insights that drive the development of strategy at CRH. This role will be based in Atlanta, Georgia to allow for close collaboration with Group and Platform strategy teams also based there. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) Identify and analyze growth opportunities across CRH, working with the Strategy Teams and business leaders to provide actionable insights and optionality to CRH Leadership Teams Lead strategic visioning and due diligence on emerging business models and markets adjacent to CRH’s core markets, including preparation and presentation of comprehensive memos, proposals and presentations to senior leadership Manage business development, pilot, partnership, and M&A efforts as needed to support CRH’s growth ambitions Work with CRH SIV team on the evaluation and implementation of specific projects, pilots, partnerships, and investments as needed Coordinate with the CRH Strategy & Development Teams and Strategic Councils, ensuring project alignment with CRH operating business strategic plans and activities across Europe and North America Analyze business trends across the industry, synthesizing real time insights and contextualizing with current CRH efforts To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Qualifications : Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or related field (MBA or equivalent a plus) 5 years of relevant professional experience Experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, investment banking, or similar Strong communication and presentation skills Strong knowledge of and/or experience in the Construction and Building Materials sectors a plus 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 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 Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook Willingness to work independently within a team and assist the team with other duties as required On site work environment, 4 days per week in the office when not traveling (some flexibility for remote work). Ability to work on a global team spanning many time-zones Domestic and international travel approx. 25% will 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 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 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. EOE/Vet/Disability