Senior Strategy & Projects Manager

Yara International; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Yara International in Oslo, Norway, seeks a Senior Strategy & Projects Manager to shape and deliver strategic business transformation initiatives across Europe. You will own cross-functional programs combining business insight with technology-enabled solutions, working with senior stakeholders and external partners.

The role emphasizes leading complex initiatives in AI, automation and digitalisation, from problem definition to value realisation, with accountable delivery across functions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology or a related field.
• Approximately 5+ years in management, business or technology consulting.
• Experience delivering business transformation or significant process improvements.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives across functions with stakeholder buy-in.
• Strong collaboration with both business and technical teams in complex environments.
• Solid exposure to AI, automation and emerging technologies in business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and operational transformation projects.
• Support AI, automation and digital initiatives across Europe.
• Analyze 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.

Skills

Management consulting

Cross-functional leadership

AI & automation awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Project delivery

Education

Master's degree in Business/Engineering/CS/Technology

Job description

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About Yara

Yara grows knowledge to 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 world’s farming community and food industry.

Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence of about 17,000 employees and operations in 60 countries.

About The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Profile

• Master's 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

Additional Information

Location: the role is based in Oslo, Norway.

Please note that we do not offer relocation support or expatriate contracts. Applicants must already have the right to work in Norway.

Apply no later than

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 anchored Diversity, 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.