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Strategy and Business Development Manager, HalZero

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.  

Hydro has set a clear technology roadmap for developing zero-emission aluminium products and production. We work along three paths; recycling post-consumer scrap, decarbonizing current primary production through carbon capture, and developing a new technology for aluminium production with net-zero emissions called HalZero.

 

The organization dedicated to HalZero is part of Aluminium Metal’s business unit Technology and Operational Support (TOS). Our overall strategy is to develop, test, and verify the HalZero technology through R&D, stepwise scaling, and operation, to prove competitive net-zero production at industrial scale.

 

We now construct a test facility at Herøya in Porsgrunn, Norway. In parallel, we will further develop the HalZero concept and scale the technology through an Industrial Concept Pilot facility.

The HalZero organization is growing and has already attracted a team with diverse backgrounds and nationalities. We are now looking to hire a new member of our Management Team in the position of Strategy and Business Development Manager.

 

This is a great opportunity for an up-and-coming professional with engineering background to drive processes relating to analysis, partnerships, and business development on the exciting path forward!

 

Your responsibilities and deliveries

  • Develop and own system-techno-economic analyses to evaluate the viability and competitiveness of HalZero technologies.
  • Develop and own tools, models, and solutions supporting the strategic guidance of projects and business development.
  • Key analytical/modeling work within fields like: 
    • benchmarking technology and business opportunities.
    • valuation and financial scenarios.
    • risk and opportunities sensitivity analysis.​​​​​​​
  • Identify and pursue potential partnerships.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners and public funding bodies.
  • Manage and protect intellectual property to secure the project's innovations and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Identify and drive application for and reporting of external funding.
  • Support and facilitate project reporting and yearly planning process incl. short and long-term strategy.
  • Support development of HalZero overarching business potential/business model and commercialization strategy.

 

Your qualifications and skills

  • Engineering background with a Master’s degree in Industrial Economics, Chemistry, Energy, or a related engineering field.
  • Up to 10 years' experience in business development and strategic partnership management, e.g. from business consulting, technology, and/or industry.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in market evaluations and business case analysis.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven technology and project development understanding.
  • Strategic thinker with a talent for identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.
  • Strong communicator, proactive, and results-driven.

 

Additional information

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Please enclose a cover letter and copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates etc. Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check. 

 

Apply before: 25/05/2025

 

If you have any questions, please contact: 

 

Hiring manager
Einar Wahlstrøm, Head of HalZero
(Norway +47) 91730301

 

Recruiter
Astrid Skogen
(Norway +47) 98006451

A job where you make a difference.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. 

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.
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Posted on:  2 May 2025
Location: 

Oslo, 03, NO, 0283

Department:  HalZero Project Development
Business Area:  Hydro Aluminium Metal(ALME)
Legal Entity:  Hydro Aluminium AS
Job Type:  Permanent

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