(Senior) Manager Decarbonization

At Yara, we are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and climate change. We combine knowledge, innovation and collaboration to enable a more sustainable food system.
As part of this journey, we are strengthening our Global Climate & Energy team and we are looking for a (Senior) Manager - Decarbonization to play a pivotal role in advancing our climate strategy.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of decarbonization strategy, Scope 3 transformation, and carbon economics, directly shaping Yara’s transition towards low-carbon products and value chains.

About the Unit

The Global Climate & Energy (GC&E) team is part of YGP. GC&E is responsible for driving Yara’s global decarbonization efforts across its production system and upstream supply chain. The department is the main competence center for climate and energy topics and it leads four critical programs across Yara:
- GHG Program - Decarbonizing our upstream value chain
- Climate Risk Program - Managing physical & transition risks
- Carbon Footprint Management Program - Quantifying product carbon footprints and governing chain-of-custody approaches
- Energy Management Program Driving energy efficiency across production sites

Responsibilities

GHG Program – Scope 3 & Value Chain Decarbonization

Lead and own Yara’s Scope 3 workstream within the GHG Program
Define and execute decarbonization strategies across upstream value chains, working closely with procurement and sourcing teams
Identify, develop, and scale profitable decarbonization initiatives across the value chain
Drive supplier decarbonization efforts across sourcing, operations, and sales
Monitor developments in GHG Protocol and translate them into Yara’s methodologies
Develop and continuously improve GHG accounting models

Carbon Intensity (CI) & Project Integration

Lead carbon intensity (CI) workstreams for key strategic projects
Act as the CI focal point within project teams, ensuring consistency and robust methodologies
Integrate carbon metrics into project design and investment decisions, enabling balanced trade-offs between cost, emissions, and value
Align project activities with Yara’s carbon footprint management program

Climate Risk Program

Support development of transition risk assessments using climate scenarios
Lead analysis on carbon cost mechanisms (EU ETS, CBAM)
Oversee and ensure accuracy of CBAM-related calculations, maintaining audit readiness

Broader Contributions

Contribute across Global Climate & Energy (GC&E) initiatives as priorities evolve
Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor within Yara
Lead global cross-functional projects and ensure strong stakeholder alignment
Support communication of complex topics through presentations, data insights, and engagement forums (e.g., webinars, communities of practice)

Profile

You are impact-driven, analytical, and thrive in complex, global environments.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil) or related field
8–10+ years of relevant experience

Skills & Expertise

Strong understanding of process, energy, and utility systems
Advanced data modeling and analytical capabilities
Experience with GHG accounting and standards (preferred)
Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to translate complexity into actionable insights
Experience in project and portfolio management

Personal Attributes

Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented
Strong ownership and accountability
Innovative problem-solver with a pragmatic mindset
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels
Collaborative and comfortable working in global, cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel internationally

Additional Information

This position is based in Brussels or Oslo.

Contact details

Ellen Cocquyt, VP Global Climate & Energy
Tim Baelus, HR Manager

Apply no later than

June 7 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.

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