Senior Strategy & Projects Manager

Yara International ASA; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Yara International ASA seeks a Senior Strategy & Projects Manager to join the Strategy Execution & Business Transformation team in Europe. The role leads cross-functional transformation initiatives, combining strong business acumen with technology-enabled solutions to deliver value.

The role focuses on AI, automation, digitalisation and operational improvement, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and external partners to move strategy into tangible outcomes and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience delivering business transformation and digital initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage senior stakeholders.

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

AI & automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Business transformation

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Digital transformation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Work mode (place): On site + Home office

Job Requisition ID: 25566

Senior Strategy & Projects Manager

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 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 world’s farming community and food industry.

Founded in 1905to 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.

HR Representative: Laura Vicinaite, [e-mail]

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 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.