Country: United Kingdom City: Birmingham, United Kingdom ; Budapest, Hungary Req ID: 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 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 Link. Position Overview The Data Centre and Cloud Manager is responsible for monitoring and managing the smooth delivery and operations of all vendors and services provided by the Data Centre and Cloud team to our businesses. This role involves overseeing the deployment and maintenance of new infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, and optimising performance and cost:efficiency. The Data Centre and Cloud Manager plays a critical role in improving the reliability and resiliency of data centre and cloud services, reducing the number of incidents, and enhancing vendor relations. This is a management level position that requires strong technical knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage a team and processes effectively. Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role, you will: : Monitor and manage the smooth delivery and operations of all vendors and services provided by the Data Centre and Cloud team. : Act as the leadership and point of escalation for the Data Centre and Cloud team. : Oversee the deployment and maintenance of data centre and cloud infrastructure, ensuring it meets business needs. : Ensure the security and compliance of data centre and cloud services, adhering to industry standards and regulations such as NIST. : Optimise the performance and cost:efficiency of data centre and cloud services. : Improve the reliability and resiliency of data centre and cloud services, reducing the number of P1/2 incidents. : Foster improved vendor relations, ensuring effective collaboration and service delivery. : Manage cloud environments, ensuring they are secure, compliant, and optimized for performance. : Collaborate with IT Leadership and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for data centre and cloud initiatives. : Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in data centre and cloud, incorporating relevant advancements into the organisation's strategy. 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.