ERP Transformation Lead - Birmingham or Budapest
Birmingham or Budapest, BIR, GB
Country: United Kingdom
City: Birmingham or Budapest
Req ID: 505850
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 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.
Position Overview
Responsible for delivery of CRH Europe’s ERP Programme in line with the roadmap agreed with the ELT-lead Programme SteerCo. Main focus is on rationalising the existing 61 ERPs towards a target of 4-7. Programme must also deliver on a series of upgrade and improvement projects. Role will assume direct responsibility for centrally managed projects, and ensure oversight / QA for locally managed projects in OpCos.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Lead the delivery of the CRH Europe ERP Programme, in line with the roadmap agreed with the ELT-lead Programme SteerCo
* Oversee the targeted ERP rationalisation to reduce CRH Europe’s ERP landscape from the existing 61 ERPs to a target of 4-7
* Oversee a programme of essential ERP upgrade & improvement projects
* Be directly accountable for the delivery of all centrally managed ERP projects
* Be accountable for providing oversight / QA for all locally managed ERP projects
* Work closely with the Head of PMO, manage and coach Project Managers to ensure quality project delivery in line with agreed methodologies/standards
* Define, implement and maintain appropriate Programme Tracking / oversight mechanisms to ensure control and to inform relevant stakeholders
* Own and produce the SteerCo materials / updates
* Act as SME on all ERP projects related to acquisitions & divestments
Key Characteristics
For this role you should be/have:
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Highly structured and detail-oriented
* Strategic thinker
* Strong analytical skills.
* Pro-active problem-solver
* Commercially focused and aware
* Effective communicator across all organisational levels
* Able to coach and direct project managers
Experience / Education
You are/have:
* Degree/Masters in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
* Multiple years of experience in project management, ideally in manufacturing
* Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable
* Experience in managing multiple full-cycle SAP implementations/upgrades
* Strong track record of quality project delivery (time, budget, quality)
* Experience of implementing / following structured project methodologies
* Experience of working in a manufacturing / industrial environment
* Experience of working internationally with different countries / cultures
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Highly competitive salary package and comprehensive secondary benefits.
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.
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.
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