R&D Partner Techologist

AVEVA; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits fund

Private medical insurance

28 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

AVEVA in Cambridge is seeking a R&D Program Manager for the Value Realization organization. The successful candidate will lead initiatives maximizing business value from technology investments, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and measurable KPIs.

Applicants should have over 7 years of experience in software product development and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining both local office presence and remote work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with commercial software product development.
• At least 3 years in a team leadership or managerial role.
• Experience collaborating with teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end program management for value realization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Portfolio to track KPIs and assess performance.
• Work with multiple teams to align value drivers and execution plans.
• Monitor and oversee program risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Engage with senior leaders through regular reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Title

R&D Program Manager, Value Realization

Location

Cambridge, UK

Employment Type

Full Time / Hybrid

Overview

The Program Manager in the Value Realization organization 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 measurable KPIs, and ensuring stakeholder engagement across technical and business domains.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership experience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong ability to navigate and manage complexity across technological and organizational landscapes. They will be change agents in organizational and cultural transformation, guiding and supporting teams through process alignment.

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, 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 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 address 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 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.
• 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 a 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.

Benefits

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

Working Arrangement

Roles are hybrid. Most positions are based at a local office with an expectation of on‑site work 50% of the hours. The specific arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

Background Check

All successful applicants will undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before starting employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws.