Transformation Portfolio Manager

Job title:

Transformation Portfolio Manager

Company:

CRH

Job description

Country: Netherlands
City: Amsterdam, Budapest
Req ID: 507566About CRHWe 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 .Position Overview
The Transformation Portfolio Manager is responsible for the strategic management of the portfolio of projects as part of a strategic technology transformation programme. This role will be responsible for prioritising, scheduling, and managing transformation projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while meeting business objectives and driving user adoption. This role involves identifying opportunities, risks, and dependencies, and ensuring projects are managed in accordance with PMO standards.Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Manage the transformation project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business goals.
• Allocate resources efficiently across projects, ensuring optimal use of budget and personnel.
• Prioritise projects based on strategic objectives, ensuring the most critical projects receive the necessary focus and resources.
• Track and report on project performance and outcomes, providing clear portfolio forecasts and updates.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects, ensuring proactive risk management and planning.
• Remove bottlenecks and manage dependencies, ensuring the ability to schedule and accommodate urgent needs (e.g., Mergers and Acquisitions).
• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with PMO standards, maintaining consistency and quality across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for transformation initiatives.
• Monitor and manage conflicting project and technology priorities, ensuring a balanced and effective project portfolio.
• Maintain and update portfolio and roadmaps, ensuring they reflect current priorities and progress.
• Ensure budget and resource requirements are known and managed effectively.
• Drive on-time delivery of transformation projects, ensuring they meet business needs and objectives.
• Increase user adoption numbers by ensuring effective change management and communication strategies.

Individual Competencies
You are able to:

• Drive Results – Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals
• Have Courage – Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
• Cultivate Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful
• Have a Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Attract and Develop Talent – Attracting, selecting, and developing talent to meet the organisation’s goals and needs
• Be Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Collaborate – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Make Quality Decisions – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward
• Drive Vision and Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action

Key Characteristics
For this role you should be/have:

• Critical thinker – is a problem solver and resolves conflicts.
• Customer Focused – Looks for ways to innovate to improve the focus on the customer.
• Motivated – stays motivated and can deal with resistance.
• Passionate and dedicated – is energetic and eager to learn new technologies, advise and develop others.
• An inclination to drill into detail and to take corrective action early and decisively.

Key Functional Competencies
You possess the following:

• Prepared to breakdown organisational boundaries through collaboration and cross staffing by building strong relationships based on trust with peers.
• Proven project portfolio management skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience with project resource allocation and prioritisation.
• Strong performance tracking and reporting abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management and planning.
• Experience with PMO standards and best practices.
• Language: English (Fluent). Desirable: Second European Language (preferred)
• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills with people at all levels across the organisation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• The ability to translate business requirements into viable technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills (all directions).
• The ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience / Education
You are/have:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in an IT team.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a transformation related role.
• College diploma or university degree in business, information systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience working in the construction materials or industrial manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience of working in a federated matrix model.
• Professional certifications such as Prince2, PMP or similar are highly desirable.

What CRH Offers YouA culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotionHighly competitive salary packageComprehensive secondary benefitsSignificant contribution to your pension planHealth and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classesExcellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organizationConnect your future to CRHWe 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 rolePlease contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.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.

Expected salary

Location

Budapest – Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:13:53 GMT

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