Distinguished Technology Strategist, Emerging Tech

AVEVA; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 227,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex work hours

PTO 20–25 days

Three paid volunteering days

Parental leave

Well-being support

Medical, dental, vision, 401K

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Distinguished Technology Strategist to join the Emerging Technology function, shaping AVEVA’s future by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing emerging technologies that influence product strategy and customer value. You’ll collaborate with Research, Product, Architecture, and Strategy teams to convert early insights into clear recommendations guiding long-term investments.

The role is senior and requires 10+ years in technology strategy, with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology strategy, emerging tech research, or similar leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, Industrial IoT, cloud data platforms, edge architectures, OSS ecosystems.
• Ability to analyze complex topics into clear, actionable guidance.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders across product, engineering, and research teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess emerging technologies and market signals influencing AVEVA’s long-term strategy.
• Translate technical exploration into business-relevant insights and investment priorities.
• Partner with Fellows, product leaders, and R&D to align trends with the innovation roadmap.
• Develop technology POVs, frameworks, and playbooks for teams to leverage new tech.
• Communicate findings across the organization to enable informed decisions.

Skills

Technology strategy

Emerging tech research

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Technical storytelling

Job description

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

Salary Range: $227,100.00 - $378,700.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Position: Distinguished Technology Strategist, Emerging Tech

Location: United States (San Leandro, CA, Boston, MA, New York, NY)

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.

USA Benefits include: Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

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.

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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

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. 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.

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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/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

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.