VP Innovation - International

Country: Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Req ID: 498021

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 29 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.

Position Overview
This role can be based out of any European country, where CRH has an established entity.

The Vice President Innovation oversees and implements changes in approaches, methods, products, and processes to enhance competitiveness and improve organizational efficiencies. She/he identifies, strategizes, develops, and drives transformative initiatives and champions the role of innovation by aligning overall business strategy with innovative thinking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Cultivate a vision, culture and process that capitalizes on current and future market momentum within the International Division and supports our OpCo’s with ideation, design and development of their innovation pipeline and launch of new products and solutions.
• Leverage market data, technology & market trends and customer insights to translate this into growth opportunities for the respective OpCo.
• As a member of the International Leadership Team, define, embody, and empower the International Innovation’s pipeline and culture.
• Scale, motivate high-output teams, and cultivate a creative and passionate Innovation mindset and culture.
• Be a hands-on leader who leads by example, strengthening our culture, teams, and processes.
• Be creative and tenacious in solution development and growing our International Division innovation pipeline.

Individual Competencies
You are able to:

• Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances.
• Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues.
• Cultivate Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Have a Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities.
• Attract and Develop Talent - Attracting, selecting, and developing talent.
• Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity.
• Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively.
• Make Quality Decisions - Making good and timely decisions.
• Drive Vision and Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy.

Key Functional Competencies
You possess the following:

• Organizational Leadership: Create a comprehensive long-term innovation strategy for the International Division.
• Developing, strategizing, and planning new interventions that will drive innovation.
• Meeting with key stakeholders to identify areas of innovation and growth.
• Identify technology and market trends and lead efforts to understand the market.
• Develop and lead the execution of the International Division Innovation and product/solutions strategy.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across International Division’s OpCo’s.

Experience / Education
You are/have:

• University Degree in Engineering (Mech. Or Electrical) or in a related discipline, MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading innovation/technology strategy and implementations.
• Significant experience with technology-driven innovation programs.
• Exceptional visionary, marketing and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English is imperative for this position.

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.

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. 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.