Role and impact:
As Strategy Manager (Maternity Cover) in the Strategy Partnering & Execution team, you will play a pivotal role as a trusted advisor to Topsoe’s C-suite and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will ensure continuity and senior project leadership during an ambitious period of transformation. Your main responsibilities will include:

- Leading high-priority strategic projects sponsored by the Senior Leadership Team, including commercial strategy, regional strategies, investment cases, competitor analysis, and sustainability initiatives
- Acting as a trusted sparring partner and advisor to C-suite members on strategic topics
- Facilitating the cascade of corporate strategy into actionable execution across business units
- Leading change management and business excellence initiatives
- Preparing and presenting recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and Board, and owning mission build and strategy review contributions

Within your first months, you will quickly take ownership of key strategic projects, become a trusted advisor to senior leaders and contribute to major strategy cycles.

This is a maternity cover position for 8-10 months.

What you will bring:
You bring a robust strategic and analytical skillset, capable of leading complex analyses and delivering board-ready recommendations independently. Your experience includes building trust with C-suite leaders and providing clear, confident advice on high-impact topics. You excel at managing multiple workstreams, coaching junior colleagues, and ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Your executive communication skills are outstanding, with the ability to craft and present compelling PowerPoint presentations and analyses for CEO and Board audiences. Ideally, you have a background in management consulting or corporate strategy, supported by a degree in business or engineering. Key competencies include strategic advisory, project and people leadership, analytical rigour, executive communication, and stakeholder influence.

Why join us:
At Topsoe, you will quickly gain responsibility for top-priority strategy projects and see your recommendations turn into real-world impact. You will work side-by-side with senior management, accelerating your professional development in a company that is truly making a difference in the energy transition. Our strategy function is composed of talented former management consultants, offering a collaborative environment where you can learn, grow, and shape the future. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities as you contribute to a company on an exciting transformation journey. Join us in a beautiful location just north of Copenhagen and help us create a more sustainable world.

Your new team:
You will join a team of skilled strategists and in-house specialists who value mutual respect, openness, and collaboration. Our team is recognized as trusted partners to the C-suite and is committed to shared success, continuous learning, and supporting each other’s growth. You will work closely with colleagues across the organization, building strong relationships and driving impactful change together.

How you can apply:
If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your documents in English.
Please contact Head of Strategy Partnering and Execution, Marco Romano, email MROM@topsoe.com, if you want to know more about the position.

Application deadline: 25-08-2026.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application – just include a few sentences in your CV explaining why you are applying. Please also avoid the use of photos in your CV. Both of these measures are to ensure a fair and unbiased process.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks, requests for criminal records, and contact with references.
To headhunters: Thank you for your interest in our company. However, we would like to inform you that we have a dedicated internal team managing our recruitment process. We kindly request that you refrain from reaching out to us regarding potential candidates. Thank you for your understanding.


About us:
Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.
Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.
We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.
We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,400 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.

At Topsoe we strive towards having a safe work environment. We are aware of the risks in our work and continuously optimize our safety procedures.