Technology Strategist

Salary: £45,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for someone with 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, emerging technology research, innovation scouting, or a similar technical leadership role.
• We need a strong understanding of modern technology domains such as AI/ML, industrial IoT, cloud data platforms, edge architectures, and open-source ecosystems.
• You should be able to analyze and synthesize complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance.
• We are looking for experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across product, engineering, and research organizations.
• You should have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives for technical and executive audiences.
• Experience developing technology POVs, roadmaps, or strategic frameworks is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess emerging technologies, trends, and market signals with the potential to influence our 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 our innovation roadmap.
• Develop clear technology POVs, frameworks, and playbooks that help teams understand where and how to leverage new technologies.
• Communicate findings across our organization to enable informed decision-making and cross-functional alignment.

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• IoT
• 3D
• Support

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We are AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our software is trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies and is used by thousands of enterprises to deliver essential services such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. This is a full-time Distinguished Technology Strategist, Emerging Tech role based in Cambridge, UK, covering All EMEA. We work in a hybrid way, with most roles based at a local AVEVA office and an expectation of being on-site 50% of working hours, although the arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process. Our R&D team includes more than 2,000 developers working across 75+ industrial automation and engineering products, with AI and cloud at the centre of our strategy. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include a flexible benefits fund, emergency leave, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, and an education assistance program. We are committed to sustainability, inclusion, and a collaborative culture built on learning and innovation.

last updated 34 week of 2026