Program Manager, Transformation Office

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

Job Title: Program Manager, Tranformation Office

Location: London or Cambridge (UK) / Philadelphia

Employment Type: Full-time 

The job  

The Program Manager will lead strategic transformation programs within AVEVA's Transformation Office, driving initiatives that improve business performance across people, process, and technology. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you will ensure successful program delivery, strong governance, and organizational adoption of change. This is a highly visible role that supports business-critical initiatives and helps shape AVEVA's future operating model.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead complex transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, objectives, and desired outcomes.
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, governance structures, budgets, resources, risks, and delivery plans.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive engagement, alignment, and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase operational efficiency, and embed best practices across the organization.
• Lead change management and communication activities to support successful adoption and sustainable outcomes.

Essential requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of project and program management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs and complex business software integrations.
• Experience using project and program management tools for budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and requirements management.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.

Desired skills 

• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant program management certifications
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build trust, guide teams, and deliver impact through change.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset, with curiosity to challenge and optimize existing ways of working.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles, risk management, change management, and emerging software industry trends.

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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

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.

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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.