R&D Partner Techologist

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

Job Title

R&D Program Manager, Value Realization

Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Employment Type

Full Time / Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end program management for value realization initiatives across multiple technology platforms and strategic areas.
• Collaborate with Portfolio to track KPIs, assess performance and support course correction.
• Work with Portfolio, Value Realization, Architecture, UX and R&D Execution leadership to align value drivers and execution plans.
• Coordinate with Customer Success and Lighthouse teams to ensure delivered capabilities provide measurable value to our customers.
• Coordinate with Value Realization, Portfolio, Governance and Capability Team leadership to maintain initiative priorities.
• Develop and maintain initiative delivery plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage cross‑functional dependencies, proactively address barriers to execution, escalating issues and communicating changes to stakeholders.
• Monitor and oversee program risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Engage with senior leaders through regular reporting and insights tailored for executive decision‑making.
• Help facilitate higher‑level planning and backlog refinement on a regular cadence.
• Support change management efforts and stakeholder alignment to ensure sustained value delivery.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in initiative execution.

Essential Requirements

• Experience collaborating with teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• 7+ years of experience with commercial software product development, with at least 3 years in team leadership or managerial role.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, or other modern delivery methodologies.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience navigating organizational complexity and driving cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across teams and levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate strategic outcomes and value realization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Technical expertise, with the ability to translate complex concepts into strategic business outcomes.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, customer‑focused, and high‑performance team culture.

Benefits

• 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 programme.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodation throughout the application and hiring process.