Technology Strategist

AVEVA Denmark; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits fund

Pension

Life cover

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance program

Job summary

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, is seeking a Distinguished Technology Strategist to shape AVEVA’s future by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing emerging technologies. You will partner across Research, Product, Architecture, and Strategy to turn early insights into clear recommendations guiding long-term investments and innovation direction.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of influencing senior stakeholders to align

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology strategy, emerging tech research, or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, IIoT, cloud data platforms, edge architectures, and open-source ecosystems.
• Proven ability to translate complex topics into clear guidance for executives and teams.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders across product, engineering and research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to tell compelling narratives for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess emerging technologies that can influence AVEVA’s product and platform strategy.
• Translate technical exploration into business-relevant insights, strategic recommendations and investment priorities.
• Partner with Fellows, product leaders, and R&D teams to align technology trends with AVEVA’s innovation roadmap.
• Develop technology POVs, frameworks, and playbooks to help teams apply new technologies.
• Communicate findings across the organization to enable informed decisions and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Technology strategy

Emerging tech research

Stakeholder influence

Senior leadership communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Position: Distinguished Technology Strategist, Emerging Tech Location: Cambridge, UK | All EMEA Employment Type: Full-time

The job

We are looking for a Distinguished Technology Strategist to join AVEVA’s Emerging Technology function, reporting directly to the VP & Fellow for Emerging Tech Trends & Priorities. This high-impact, senior individual contributor role shapes AVEVA’s future by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing emerging technologies that can transform our product strategy, architecture, and customer value. You’ll partner across Research, Product, Architecture, and Strategy teams to turn early insights into clear recommendations that guide long-term investments and innovation direction.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and assess emerging technologies, trends, and market signals with the potential to influence AVEVA’s long-term product and platform strategy.
• Translate technical exploration into business-relevant insights, strategic recommendations, and investment priorities.
• Partner with Fellows, product leaders, and R&D teams to align technology trends with AVEVA’s innovation roadmap.
• Develop clear technology POVs, frameworks, and playbooks that help teams understand where and how to leverage new technologies.
• Communicate findings across the organization, enabling informed decision-making and cross-functional alignment.

Essential requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, emerging technology research, innovation scouting, or a similar technical leadership role.
• Strong understanding of modern technology domains (e.g., AI/ML, industrial IoT, cloud data platforms, edge architectures, open-source ecosystems).
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across product, engineering, and research organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives for both technical and executive audiences.

Desired skills and competencies

• Curiosity: Passion for exploring and learning new technologies, frameworks, and market shifts.
• Aspiration: Ability to imagine bold future possibilities and articulate a vision for long-term technology evolution.
• Impact: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of driving decisions and shaping direction.
• Trust: Collaborative, transparent, and confident communicator who builds strong relationships across teams.
• Experience developing technology POVs, roadmaps, or strategic frameworks.

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name. Our track record of innovation is no fluke - it's the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

UK Benefits include:

• 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.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

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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.

Empowering you with pioneering tech

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers.

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