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Distinguished Technology Strategist, Emerging Tech

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, emerging technology research, or similar technical leadership role
  • Strong understanding of modern technology domains (e.g., AI/ML, industrial IoT, cloud data platforms)
  • Proven ability to analyze and synthesize complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess emerging technologies, trends, and market signals
  • Translate technical exploration into business-relevant insights and strategic recommendations
  • Partner with product leaders and RD teams to align technology trends with AVEVA’s innovation roadmap
  • Communicate findings across the organization for informed decision-making

Key facts

Other skills

  • Curiosity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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AVEVA

Computer Software / SaaS

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of the world’s resources. The company’s secure industrial cloud platform and applications enable businesses to harness the power of their information and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners. Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA to help them deliver life’s essentials: safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting people with trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teams to engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth and sustainability. Named as one of the world’s most innovative companies, AVEVA supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of more than 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers. With operations around the globe, AVEVA is headquartered in Cambridge, UK. Learn more at www.aveva.com

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size5001 - 10000

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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.


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

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.


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/


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.

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