Norsk Hydro
Strategic Positioning & Intelligence Manager
Om stillingen
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company with 32,000 employees across more than 40 countries. As a responsible global industrial leader, we are met with high expectations from our stakeholders. Understanding the perspectives of customers, policymakers, investors, employees and the communities we operate in is essential for our ability to stay competitive and deliver value for society.
Our new Strategic Positioning & Intelligence Manager will help strengthen Hydro's position among key stakeholders by turning data and insights into compelling communication and concrete action. In this role you will be responsible for strengthening Hydro's strategic communication intelligence capability, drive AI-enabled insight generation and support strategic positioning by turning data into actions. This is a role for a strong communicator and storyteller who is excited by data. You will work across the full positioning process-from identifying relevant insights to developing narratives, content and communication activities that create impact.
What we offer you
As this is a new role in our Communication and Public Affairs department, the right candidate will have a unique opportunity to help build a function from the ground up. You will play a central role in how one of Norway's largest global companies uses data, technology and strategic communication insight to shape its future.
This is an opportunity to help build a new capability at the center of Hydro's strategic positioning efforts. You will be part of a highly competent and collaborative team, with significant exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to shape how Hydro uses data, insights and AI to strengthen its position globally.
You will work on some of the most important questions facing a global industrial company, including sustainability, competitiveness, energy transition, industrial policy and stakeholder trust.
What you will be doing
What will make you successful?
We believe successful candidates have some experience from working with either communication, stakeholder management or public affairs. However, you may come from a variety of other backgrounds, including research, analytics, political science or economics.
You combine analytical rigor with sound judgement and can turn large amounts of information into practical recommendations that you and others can act on. You are curious, eager to explore the opportunities in AI and new technologies and like to succeed in a team. This role can be adapted to both more junior and more senior candidates.
Experience and qualifications
Personal attributes
Equal opportunities
At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.
Apply before: 20. August 2026
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hiring manager
Vibeke Mohn Herberg
[email protected]
(Norway +47) 93634974
Recruiter
Siri Randen
[email protected]
(Norway +47) 94821618
Applications will be reviewed, and candidates contacted, on a rolling basis.
Possible work locations
Why Hydro?
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.
Why Hydro?
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.
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. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
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. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
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. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
About Hydro
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Our new Strategic Positioning & Intelligence Manager will help strengthen Hydro's position among key stakeholders by turning data and insights into compelling communication and concrete action. In this role you will be responsible for strengthening Hydro's strategic communication intelligence capability, drive AI-enabled insight generation and support strategic positioning by turning data into actions. This is a role for a strong communicator and storyteller who is excited by data. You will work across the full positioning process-from identifying relevant insights to developing narratives, content and communication activities that create impact.
What we offer you
As this is a new role in our Communication and Public Affairs department, the right candidate will have a unique opportunity to help build a function from the ground up. You will play a central role in how one of Norway's largest global companies uses data, technology and strategic communication insight to shape its future.
This is an opportunity to help build a new capability at the center of Hydro's strategic positioning efforts. You will be part of a highly competent and collaborative team, with significant exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to shape how Hydro uses data, insights and AI to strengthen its position globally.
You will work on some of the most important questions facing a global industrial company, including sustainability, competitiveness, energy transition, industrial policy and stakeholder trust.
What you will be doing
- Contribute to Hydro's branding and positioning by developing compelling narratives, delivering events, producing high-quality content and communication materials, supporting executive visibility etc.
- Develop methodologies, frameworks and processes for stakeholder intelligence and strategic positioning analysis
- Collect, combine and analyze information from multiple sources. Turn external signals into recommendations for leadership, and measures for positioning
- Test and optimize tools to ensure our "intelligence engine" is operating at maximum efficiency and accuracy. This includes testing and integrating AI-enabled tools for data collection and sentiment analysis
- Maintain a pulse on emerging "comms-tech" trends. Proactively share findings and propose innovative methodologies to evolve how we use data and insights to position at a global level
What will make you successful?
We believe successful candidates have some experience from working with either communication, stakeholder management or public affairs. However, you may come from a variety of other backgrounds, including research, analytics, political science or economics.
You combine analytical rigor with sound judgement and can turn large amounts of information into practical recommendations that you and others can act on. You are curious, eager to explore the opportunities in AI and new technologies and like to succeed in a team. This role can be adapted to both more junior and more senior candidates.
Experience and qualifications
- University degree in communications, political science, economics, international relations, business, data analytics, social sciences or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience from communication, stakeholder management or public affairs
Personal attributes
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Demonstrated interest and experience in AI and emerging technologies
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise recommendations
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent English language skills
Equal opportunities
At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.
Apply before: 20. August 2026
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hiring manager
Vibeke Mohn Herberg
[email protected]
(Norway +47) 93634974
Recruiter
Siri Randen
[email protected]
(Norway +47) 94821618
Applications will be reviewed, and candidates contacted, on a rolling basis.
Possible work locations
Why Hydro?
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.
Why Hydro?
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.
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. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
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. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
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. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
About Hydro
- Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
- Founded: 1905
- Number of employees: 32,000
- Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide
- President and CEO: Eivind Kallevik
Learn more about Hydro
Get to know us
Purpose and values
Hydro worldwide
History and heritage
Career areas
Meet our people
Hydro's talent community
Can't find the right job? Be the first one to learn about new job opportunities that might be a perfect fit for you.
Join Today
Hydro's talent community
Can't find the right job? Be the first one to learn about new job opportunities that might be a perfect fit for you.
Join Today
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