Internal Audit Operations Manager - Dublin / Amsterdam

CRH is currently recruiting for an Internal Auditor Operations Manager to join the Internal Audit function. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Dublin, Ireland and plays a central role in coordinating and supporting CRH’s global Internal Audit operating model.

The role ensures effective planning, tracking, and reporting of the audit portfolio, and promotes consistency in ways of working across the function. Working closely with the Pillar leads, the role helps translate methodologies, tools and frameworks into practical application, supporting consistent implementation and embedding across teams.

The role combines operational coordination with hands-on involvement in audit delivery and supports the effective delivery of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, creating a strong link between execution, quality, and continuous improvement. This position is suited to a proactive, highly organised, and collaborative professional who thrives in a global, matrixed environment.

About CRH

CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With a team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, CRH combines scale, a connected portfolio, and deep local relationships to support transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects.

Operating model & ways of working

• Pillar leads are accountable for the design and evolution of methodologies, templates, and tooling.
• The Manager of Operations supports alignment, implementation, and embedding across the global function.

This includes ensuring that pillar outputs are applied consistently in practice, and that insights from delivery and quality reviews are fed back to support ongoing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support coordination of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, ensuring alignment between priorities, risks, and available capacity.
• Support preparation of Audit Committee and Executive reporting, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting cycles, consolidating inputs into structured reporting outputs.
• Act as a central coordination point for cross-functional reporting and governance processes.

2. Audit Operations & Portfolio management

• Coordinate and support the effective operation of the audit portfolio, including planning, scheduling, and delivery tracking.
• Maintain and report on portfolio performance through MI and KPI tracking (e.g. delivery status, issue reporting, timelines).
• Monitor progress and highlight delivery risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies.
• Provide structured insights on portfolio performance and emerging themes to support Internal Audit leadership decision making.
• Support Audit Directors and (senior) Managers in maintaining delivery discipline and consistency.
• Support preparation of audit planning materials and tracking of plan changes.
• Support coordination and performance tracking of co-source partners and key vendors.
• Ensure consistent application of methodologies, templates and tools across engagements.
• Participate in at least one audit per year to maintain connection to delivery and emerging risks.

3. Technology, data & continuous improvement

• Support continuous improvement of audit processes, tools and ways of working, in collaboration with Pillar leads.
• Support adoption and effective use of audit technology platforms (e.g. Optro, MindBridge etc).
• Contribute to the use of data analytics within audit engagements and reporting.
• Support implementation of new tools, automation, and scalable solutions.
• Support coordination across pillars to ensure alignment and consistency of methodologies, tools and ways of working.
• Translate operational insights and stakeholder feedback into practical improvement actions.

4. Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP)

• Coordinate and support the delivery of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Improvement Program.
• Perform ongoing monitoring of audit quality and methodology application.
• Coordinate internal quality reviews and support thematic assessments.
• Maintain QA tracking, documentation, and follow up of improvement actions.
• Track and report quality metrics, providing visibility on audit quality and consistency.
• Provide structured feedback and improvement insights to Pillar leads.
• Support preparation for and coordination of External Quality Assessment (EQA).

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk, or a similar professional environment within a large, international organization.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities, with the ability to operate in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Experience supporting operational processes, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Interest in technology, data analytics, and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across team and influence where needed.
• Exposure to audit quality assurance / QAIP is an advantage.
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and professional judgement.

Why this role matters

This role helps ensure that Internal Audit operates in a structured, consistent, and efficient way. It strengthens execution discipline, supports audit quality, and enables continuous improvement across the function.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• 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.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.