China Market Transformation Program Manager

AVEVA; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, seeks a China Market Development Initiative Program Manager in Beijing/Shanghai. This role leads strategic transformation programs spanning market entry, localization, go‑to‑market enablement, and value realization, coordinating across China leadership, sales, marketing, R&D, and global teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in program management within global or matrixed settings, strong financial discipline, and fluency in Mandarin and English.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in program management, transformation, business planning, or operational leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives in global or matrixed organizations.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to establish governance, operating processes, and reporting frameworks from the ground up.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification highly desirable.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead China market development and transformation programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with AVEVA’s regional and global objectives.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to define program goals, success criteria, roadmaps, milestones, and resource plans.
• Establish robust program governance structures, including steering committees and escalation paths.
• Own program budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking across China initiatives.
• Coordinate across China leadership, sales, marketing, R&D, finance, and global teams to align market needs with program scope.
• Drive end‑to‑end program delivery, ensuring scope, quality, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Lead deployment of program and financial management processes and tools; support training and change adoption.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation plans, and manage changes to ensure successful outcomes.
• Measure initiative outcomes against baselines to realize value and capture best practices.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Program management

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

PMP

PgMP

Job description

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, seeks a China Market Development Initiative Program Manager in Beijing/Shanghai. This role leads strategic transformation programs spanning market entry, localization, go‑to‑market enablement, and value realization, coordinating across China leadership, sales, marketing, R&D, and global teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in program management within global or matrixed settings, strong financial discipline, and fluency in Mandarin and English.