Strategy Manager

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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 is building a world class Strategy function to support its strong portfolio of operating businesses, advancing the company’s understanding of what it takes to succeed as a leading organization.
The Strategy Team supports analysis for CRH 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 at CRH. Through 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 Senior Vice President of Strategy.
This role will be based in Atlanta, GA.
Key Responsibilities
Work with business leaders to identify and analyze growth opportunities across CRH, providing actionable insights and optionality to CRH Leadership Teams
Conduct deep dives on a variety of strategic topics to support leadership in making decisions on strategic priorities
Support the annual-wide strategic planning process, including regional business strategy reviews
Assess emerging business models and markets adjacent to CRH’s core markets, including preparation of comprehensive memos, proposals and presentations for senior leadership
Work with CRH Group Strategy, Innovation and Ventures (“SIV”) on strategy projects as well as 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
Qualifications
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or related field
4+ years of relevant professional experience
Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or similar
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong knowledge of and/or experience in the Construction and Building Materials sectors is 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/or written instructions
A self-starter with high degree of initiative, action-oriented
High standard of ethics, integrity, trust, and respect.
Work Requirements
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

Employment type
Full Time