Distinguished Technology Strategist, Emerging Tech

About the Role

AVEVA is seeking a Distinguished Technology Strategist to join its Emerging Technology function, reporting to the VP & Fellow for Emerging Tech Trends & Priorities. This senior individual contributor role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing emerging technologies that can transform AVEVA's product strategy, architecture, and customer value.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $227,100.00 - $378,700.00. This range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for the position, with final compensation varying based on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Benefits

• 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, and vision insurance
• 401K

Schedule

Hybrid working model with an expectation of being on-site 50% of working hours to support collaboration and connection. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Location: United States (San Leandro, CA, Boston, MA, New York, NY) | Employment Type: Full-time