Distinguished Technology Strategist, Emerging Tech
San Leandro, CA - USA
Job Summary
AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Salary Range:
$227100.00 - $378700.00This 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.
The job
We are looking for a Distinguished Technology Strategist to join AVEVAs Emerging Technology function reporting directly to the VP & Fellow for Emerging Tech Trends & Priorities. This high-impact senior individual contributor role shapes AVEVAs future by identifying evaluating and prioritizing emerging technologies that can transform our product strategy architecture and customer value. Youll 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 AVEVAs 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 AVEVAs 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.
Its possible were 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: 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
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6500 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: out more: 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.
About Company
At AVEVA, we work with you and harness the power of our ecosystem, to deliver solutions and expertise to optimize engineering, operations and performance.