Senior Strategy & Projects Manager
Job Summary
We at Yara are part of a global network collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the worlds key challenges - resource scarcity food insecurity and environmental change.
Yara grows knowledgeto responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Supporting our vision of a world without hunger we pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth promoting climate-friendly and high-yielding crop nutrition solutions for the worlds farming community and food industry.
Founded in 1905to solve the emerging famine in Europe Yara has a worldwide presence of about 17000 employees and operations in 60 countries.
We are looking for a Senior Strategy & Projects Manager to join the Strategy Execution & Business Transformation team of Yara Europe. The role will be in charge of shaping and delivering strategic business transformation initiatives combining strong business understanding with technology enabled solutions.
The role will take ownership of complex cross functional initiatives focused on AI automation digitalisation and operational improvement working closely with senior business stakeholders technical teams and external partners.
This is a senior execution focused role for someone who can move confidently between strategy and implementation. You will be expected to structure ambiguous business challenges identify opportunities build the case for change and drive initiatives through implementation and value realisation.
- Deliver strategic and operational transformation projects
- Support AI automation and digital initiatives across Europe
- Analyse business processes and identify improvement opportunities
- Develop business cases and implementation plans
- Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders
- Coordinate project activities across multiple functions
- Translate business requirements into actionable technical initiatives
- Collaborate with technical specialists and external partners
- Monitor project progress risks and value delivery
- Prepare executive presentations and recommendations
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
- Masters degree in Business Engineering Computer Science Technology or a related field
- Approximately 5 years of experience in management business or technology consulting
- Documented experience delivering business transformation digital transformation and/or significant process improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and drive delivery across multiple functions and stakeholder groups
- Strong experience collaborating with both business and technical stakeholders in complex cross functional environments
- Solid exposure to and practical knowledge of AI automation and emerging technologies including their application to business transformation and operational improvement
- Ability to take ownership from problem definition and business case development through implementation and value realisation
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and translating strategic priorities into executable initiatives
Location: the role is based in Oslo Norway.
Hiring Manager: Claire Descamps VP Project Portfolio -
HR Representative: Laura Vicinaite
Please send your CV in English by clicking the button Apply now. No CVs sent via email will be accepted.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be conducted before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.
28th September 2026
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process where permitted by local law we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Yara's mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. We are working to decarbonize food, shipping and other energy-intensive industries.