Strategy Manager

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.

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.

The Strategy Team supports analysis for CRH global leadership decision making, allowing them to execute on their vision for CRH. The team provides expertise through market analysis and synthesis of trends shaping the global building materials & construction sectors.

As a Strategy Manager, you will play a role in advancing growth and value creation ough market analysis, strategic projects, and partnering with CRH operating businesses, you will help guide CRH’s continued exploration in support of its vision as an industry leader.

This role will be based in Atlanta, GA and report to the Vice President of Strategy.

• Work with business leaders to identify and analyze growth opportunities across CRH, providing actionable insights and optionality to CRH Leadership Teams
• Support due diligence on emerging business models and markets adjacent to CRH’s core markets, including preparation of comprehensive memos, proposals and presentations for senior leadership
• Coordinate with the CRH Strategy & Development Team, ensuring project alignment with CRH operating business strategic plans and activities across Europe and North America
• Work with CRH Ventures & the CRH Group Innovation team on the evaluation and implementation of specific projects, pilots, partnerships, and investments as needed to support CRH’s growth ambitions
• Follow 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or related field
• 2-4 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 is a plus

• 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.

• 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
• 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

• 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…