SAP S4 HANA Project Manager- CRH International

About CRH

We are CRH, 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 is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. We employ c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, with 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 ESG rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world, such as the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Center.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive a major SAP ECC Bluefield Upgrade/SDT to SAP S/4HANA. This is a 15 month contract-based role. You will work alongside an Internal Senior Project Manager, with both roles reporting to the Project Director. This position is central to ensuring delivery excellence, stakeholder alignment, and full operational readiness. This role operates within a multi-country, multi-workstream SAP transformation involving complex legacy landscapes and critical business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of the SAP S/4HANA Bluefield Upgrade.
• Set up and manage PMO governance, reporting frameworks, and delivery controls.
• Oversee planning, execution, and tracking of all milestones and workstreams.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and formal change control.
• Drive resource planning, onboarding, and overall capacity management.
• Manage SI commercial models, deliverables, and contractual obligations, including change requests, budget adherence and performance management.
• Ensure alignment of key SteerCo stakeholders and support producing executive-level reporting.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders across Europe to ensure alignment and readiness.

Required Experience

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Significant demonstrable project/program management, within SAP transformation environments.
• Recent, hands-on leadership of Bluefield / Selective Data Transfer ECC → S/4HANA migration.
• Proven experience with SNP Data tools, especially around Selective Data Transfer (SDT).
• Demonstrable PMO leadership experience on large-scale transformation programmes.
• A solid understanding of S/4HANA delivery models, structures, and methodologies.
• Experience working with SAP testing tools, ideally Tricentis (TTA), desirable for large-scale SAP transformation or S/4HANA programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external system integrators.
• Background working with European teams—especially in Ukraine, Romania, Germany, and Finland.
• Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively, influence decision-making, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of tools such as MS Planner/Project/Teams, SAP CALM, Tricentis (TTA).
• Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, SAP) are highly advantageous.
• Experience of SAP Activate/EY version.

Work Authorization & Travel

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. You must have the right to work within the EU and be able to travel freely within EU countries as required by the programme. Some travel will be required – UK, Dublin, Amsterdam (expected at least 1 per month) with occasional travel to other European Countries – Romania/Finland/Germany (expected at least 1 per 6 months).

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, including an on-site gym and fitness classes.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.

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. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would love to join the team, please let us know.

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared with individuals who may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role. Please 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 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 instructed to do so by our recruitment team.