About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/2b7a0e54-4d2d-4ff0-b700-b.jpg"></span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Job ID: 523889</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Position Overview</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">CRH Americas Materials currently has ~15 different ERP systems (from two separate software vendors - SAP and Viewpoint) and is on a transformational journey to move to a single ERP environment with standardized business processes across the company. This will be a multi-year program with complex change management and implementation plans.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Sr. IT Project Manager Cutover Lead is a key role in this transformation and will develop and manage cutover tasks for multiple workstreams into an integrated cutover plan for the successful go-live of multiple SAP S4 Hanna implementation waves. This role will manage activities to successfully navigate cross-workstream interdependencies to ensure timely completion all go-live activities for each implementation wave.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Plan, schedule and track project cutover timelines, resources, milestones and deliverables using program/project management tools and best practices.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support cutover business goals in collaboration with senior management, project leads, project managers and stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop and manage full-scale project cutover plans and assist with communications documents for all assigned projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Set, communicate and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders in a timely, clear and concise manner.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct project cutover closing and create lessons learned documentation identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify and manage project cutover dependencies and critical path issues/risks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify any issues/risks to program/project success and develop mitigation plans to manage them throughout the cutover cycle.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinate the efforts of all project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the program and any related projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Other duties as assigned by management.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Qualifications </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Education/Experience</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">10+ years of experience working on SAP IT projects</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5+ years working on SAP cutover implementations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent technical Degree</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in complex, distributed businesses preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">CSM – Certified Scrum Master preferred</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (average 40% but will be higher during key project milestones such as User Acceptance Testing, Go-Live)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Overtime as required to meet project deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Sitting for extended periods of time.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Hybrid work schedule and ability to come to the office at least 3 times a week, but could be higher during peak periods.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Work Environment</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Office work environment including equipment such as computer, and projector</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EOE/Vet/Disability</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p>