Country:
United Kingdom
City:
Birmingham
Req ID:
#
Job Type:
Contract
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior Level
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.
About the role
We're currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Infrastructure Project Manager to join our European IT team, based in the UK (hybrid working available) for a minimum period of 6 months.
This new role leads strategic initiatives that fundamentally change how CRH's IT functions and delivers value. The main area of responsibility is to develop and execute strategic project plans to modernise IT infrastructure and processes. Focus technology areas include Cloud and Data Centre, Networks, Digital Workplace Platform, and Service Management.
Main responsibilities
In this role you'll:
-Develop detailed project plans including schedules, dependencies, milestones and resource allocation
-Coordinate cross-functional teams, including operations, infrastructure, applications and operating companies (OpCo)
-Manage multiple interconnected projects within the transformation programme
-Identify and assess potential risks to project success and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
-Track and report on project budget, variances and forecasts
-Manage complex infrastructure projects across multiple domains, Network, Cloud and Application transformations
-Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
-Support end users through change management and training
-Lead project meetings, providing regular progress reports to the PMO and senior management
-Coordinate third parties/vendors for the execution of projects
Experience & qualifications
To be successful in this role you'll need:
-A deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure architecture
-A demonstrable technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in a field such as cloud, network, security, and infrastructure projects
-Experience of network technologies and protocols (LAN/WAN, SDWAN)
-Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
-An understanding of virtualization technologies and application infrastructure requirements
-Change management experience in technical environments
-Effective engagement skills with experience of working with a range of stakeholders including senior leaders
-A proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid)
-To be resilient and adaptable within a dynamic environment
-Governance and compliance awareness
-To be an effective communicator across diverse audiences
-A willingness to travel within Europe
-An excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
-A proven ability to effectively gather requirements, prioritise tasks and scheduling
-A Degree/Masters in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
-Certification in project and service management (e.g., ITIL, AgilePM, CSM, PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable
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
our recruitment team at careerscrh.
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.
