Fellow, Emerging Technology Trends

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

Salary Range:

$271,400.00 - $452,400.00

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. 

Job Title             

Fellow, Emerging Technology Trends

Location

San Francisco / Philadelphia / Boston - Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-time regular

Previous Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in technology research, market analysis, or a related role.
• Experience working with industry analysts and a strong network in the venture and start-up community is highly desired.
• Proven experience working with and presenting to senior leadership and executives.
• Ideal candidates will have prior management experience and demonstrated ability to recruit and lead a distributed team.

The job

We are seeking a visionary and strategic technology leader to join our team. This role involves leading the identification and analysis of emerging technology trends, tracking and coordinating engagement with the external innovation ecosystem (e.g. venture and start-ups, corporate and academic research, industry fora), and helping set priorities for innovation programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a strong network within the software and industrial start-up community, a collaborative mindset, and a demonstrated ability to forecast and communicate industry transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Trend Analysis: Lead the analysis of emerging technology trends in key sectors relevant to AVEVA. Forecast how these sectors will evolve over the next 3-7 years.
• Strategic Prioritization: Lead efforts, in collaboration with business and technical leaders across the company, to set priorities for technology innovation and development based on market dynamics, technological advancements, and strategic business goals.
• Innovation Leadership: Identify cutting-edge technologies that can enhance our product offerings and operational efficiency.
• Strategic Communication: Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations on research findings, trends, and recommendations. Communicate insights effectively to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including emerging tech innovation, engineering, product management, and business development, to integrate technology trends into strategic plans.
• Networking and Ecosystem Development: Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, technology vendors, industry fora, the VC and start-up community, and research institutions to stay informed about the latest developments and opportunities.
• Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of analysts and researchers. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and drive strategic decisions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desired / Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working with industry analysts.
• Strong network in the venture and start-up community.
• Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to recruit and lead a distributed team.

Competencies

• Innovative thinker with a proactive approach.
• Highly collaborative.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate and articulate how industry sectors will transform over the next 3-7 years and how technology can enable these changes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of technology trends in data centers, renewable energy, and electric grids. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Background: Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience working as an engineer or in an industrial sector. Ability to provide technical depth and interpret solutions independently.
• Future Vision: Ability to anticipate and articulate how industry sectors will transform over the next 3-7 years and how technology can enable these changes.

R&D at AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises.

Nine out of ten industrial leaders count on AVEVA software to help them deliver the essentials of life, such as energy, water, food and medicine - safely, efficiently and sustainably.

In fact, our impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector has led to us being named one of the world’s most innovative companies, and our own sustainability commitments lead the global software industry.

At AVEVA, you’ll be part of a team that has not only won hundreds of patents for cutting-edge technology, but also awards for our diversity, equity and inclusion programs. You’ll even get three days to help save the world, every year, in the form of paid volunteer time to work on causes that matter to you.

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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.