Job ID: 504048 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. Job Summary At CRH we are the leading provider of innovative solutions to the construction industry, working with customers to make construction safer, simpler and more sustainable. We are looking for a product manager to join our solutions team to oversee the CRH portfolio of sustainable products focused on enabling integrated CRH solutions that allow customers to achieve their strategic goals. The Solutions Product Manager for sustainability products is responsible for the strategic management of our sustainability focused product lines. You will work closely with the product platforms and cross-functional teams to define our sustainable product portfolio for CRH Americas. This role will support the market vertical teams to design, implement and promote holistic solutions that encompass sustainable products, services and practices that meet the needs of key verticals and can be stand alone or be combined with other products and services to meet customers' needs. You will understand market trends, and the competitive landscape, and working closely with the commercial and operational functions, deliver winning solutions to the market. It also includes working with sales, marketing, and customer support to ensure revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction goals are met. The preferred location for this position is Atlanta but we are open to considering remote employees in the continental United States. Job Responsibilities
Build a comprehensive product catalog of current sustainable products offered across the CRH platforms
Work with product platforms to understand the product strategy for sustainable products within their business segments and develop strategy for inclusion into integrated solutions
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs and competitive landscape for sustainability products
Collaborate with the vertical solutions team to embed sustainable products into CRH solutions focused on meeting customers' sustainability needs and expectations.
Provide feedback to the platforms on gaps in the sustainability portfolio based on customer feedback across the market verticals
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners and customers, to gather feedback and drive product innovation
Oversee the entire lifecycle of integrated sustainability solutions ensuring they provide value to customers while promoting environmental stewardship
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainability products, using data to inform decisions and strategies
Work closely with the CRH Sustainability team to ensure alignment with key initiatives
Collaborate with Solutions Vertical teams, platform Commercial teams, Marketing Communications, and Market Intelligence teams to gather Voice of Customer to address the key product performance needs
Create further reach within the targeted market sector and assist in identifying new business opportunities outside of the current customer group
Job Requirements
Team player with effective interpersonal skills and an open, collaborative style
Effective cross-functional collaborator who can balance external and internal objectives
High initiative and results driven; an entrepreneurial self-starter who operates with speed, simplicity, and passion to succeed
Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred
5+ years professional experience, with 3+ years in product management and/or product marketing
Strong understanding of sustainability principles and practices, including decarbonization, water, and circular economy concepts
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
Passion for sustainability and a commitment to drive positive change
Travel is expected to be ~35%
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH 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. 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! CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.