Project Manager, Strategy & Transformation

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

The Job

Your role will be to drive strategic program teams to ensure that we have people, processes and systems in place to lead to the overall success of our business group. In particular you will play a role in our on going transformation from a license selling software company to a Cloud SaaS provider, and our continued adoption of Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities 

• Manage simple to complex inter-related programs with global scope.  Ensure that projects are managed in a timely fashion to successful completion according to plan, approved budget and defined scope.  
• Provide project/program management expertise and discipline to the Commercial Organization and project teams through the use of a common PMI based methodology.  Provide standardized tools for process improvement and project management, appropriate metrics and standard format for measuring key Program criteria.  
• Interface with project leaders to develop project charters, realistic schedules and risk assessments with mitigation plans. Plan, support, coordinate and oversee the execution of project deliverables including project cost.  Ensure proper communication plans are in place and change management strategy defined and executed.  
• Control scopes and project cost to maintain focus of project align with the vision and business strategy. Establish consistent business value reporting models across Commercial function to include benefit and cost, risk assessment, mitigation and milestone tracking. Provide status reporting for all on-going projects within Commercial Organization and participate in progress review with upper management to communicate overall project status, progress, problems and risks.
• In collaboration with the Global Business Operation Functional leaders and other support functions (e.g: CSM, Customer Education Services, Adoption services, Tech Support, Marketing, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal), facilitate all major internal governance.

Skills & Qualifications 

• Previous experience in either project or program management through either in a direct role, or through assignments.
• Deep understanding of Program management practice and processes
• Understand how to formulate an overall program charter, business case, program plan, and gain stakeholder support.
• Understand how to work within a global organization and be part of a global team.
• Self-Motivated, confident and very well organized
• Strong project or program management skills with an attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to turn ideas into actionable plans
• Able to work well with cross functional as well as global teams
• Always willing to learn and question the status quo

UK Benefits include:  

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 program.

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.

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Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

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.

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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/

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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.