R&D Partner Technologist

AVEVA; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEVA in Cambridge, UK, is seeking an R&D Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that maximize value from technology investments. The role aligns opportunities with enterprise goals and drives teams to deliver measurable success KPIs.

You will collaborate with Portfolio, Value Realization, Architecture, UX and R&D Execution leadership to align value drivers and execution plans, while engaging Customer Success and Lighthouse teams to deliver measurable value to customers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with commercial software product development, with at least 3 years in team leadership or managerial role.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, or other modern delivery methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for value realization initiatives across multiple technology platforms and strategic areas.
• Collaborate with Portfolio to track KPIs and support course corrections as needed.
• Coordinate with Portfolio, Value Realization, Architecture, UX and R&D Execution leadership to align value drivers and execution plans.
• Work with Customer Success and Lighthouse teams to ensure delivered capabilities provide measurable value to customers.
• Develop and maintain initiative delivery plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and mitigate barriers to execution, escalating issues as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/Lean delivery

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Leadership experience

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: R&D Program Manager

Location: Cambridge, UK

Employment Type: Full Time/ Hybrid

The job

A Program Manager will be results-driven and lead cross-functional initiatives that maximize business value from technology investments. This role is pivotal in aligning opportunities and their outcomes with enterprise goals, driving teams to deliver on measurable success KPIs, and ensuring stakeholder engagement across technical and business domains.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for value realization initiatives across multiple technology platforms and strategic areas.
• Collaborate with Portfolio to track KPIs to measure success, assess performance against those measures and work with stakeholders to support course correction as needed.
• Work with Portfolio, Value Realization, Architecture, UX and R&D Execution leadership to align value drivers and execution plans.
• Work in cooperation with Customer Success and Lighthouse teams to ensure the delivered capabilities provide measurable value to our customers.
• Coordinate with Value Realization, Portfolio, Governance and Capability Team leadership to maintain initiative priorities.
• Develop and maintain Initiative delivery plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and proactively addressing barriers to execution, escalating issues when appropriate and ensuring timely communication of changes to stakeholders.
• Monitor and oversee program risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Engage with Senior Leaders through regular reporting and insights which are tailored for executive decision making.
• Help to facilitate higher level planning and backlog refinement on a regular cadence.
• Support change management efforts and stakeholder alignment to ensure sustained value delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in initiative execution.

Essential requirements

• Experience collaborating with teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• 7+ years of experience with commercial software product development, with at least 3 years in team leadership or managerial role.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, or other modern delivery methodologies.

Desired skills and competencies

• Demonstrated experience navigating organizational complexity and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across teams and levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate strategic outcomes and value realization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Technical expertise, with the ability to translate complex concepts into strategic business outcomes.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, customer-focused, and high-performance team culture.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.