Strategy Manager

CRH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH, a global leader in building materials, seeks a Strategy Manager to advance growth and value creation. Based in Atlanta, GA, you will partner with operating businesses and the SIV group to analyze markets, prepare memos and presentations, and support strategic initiatives across CRH’s portfolio.

You will work with senior leadership to identify opportunities, conduct deep dives, and support cross-functional strategy projects while traveling domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of Construction and Building Materials sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze growth opportunities across CRH, providing insights and optionality to leadership.
• Conduct deep dives on strategic topics to support leadership decisions.
• Support annual strategic planning, including regional reviews.
• Assess emerging markets and business models adjacent to CRH core markets.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline pressure

Initiative

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or related field

Job description

Job ID: 527787

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
• 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