Senior Programme manager, Subscription transformation

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. 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’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you Find out more at

Location: London | Cambridge

Employment type: Full-time regular

Benefits: Competitive package with an attractive bonus and long-term incentive plan, regionally specific benefits ranging from above the norm paid vacation, contributions to retirement investment plans or pensions, insurances and a many other memberships and perks designed to enhance the workplace experience, your health, and wellbeing. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Programme manager, -Subscription transformation, to lead and oversee transformation programs within the Transformation Office. As the Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives, managing program execution, and ensuring successful delivery of transformative projects. Responsibility will be across all key pilers of a Program, including people, process, and technology. Transformative programs are strategic to the overall health of the business and are commissioned that highest level of the organization. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership:  Provide overall leadership and direction for transformation programs, aligning them with the company's strategic objectives and vision. 

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define program goals, objectives, and success criteria. Develop and implement a comprehensive program roadmap, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. 

Program Governance: Establish effective governance mechanisms to monitor program progress, mitigate risks, resolve issues, and make timely decisions. Establish program governance structures, including steering committees and working groups. Define roles and responsibilities, decision-making processes, and escalation paths. Ensure adherence. 

Stakeholder Management: Engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels, including senior leadership, function heads, and cross-functional teams. Build strong relationships and establish effective communication channels. Understand stakeholder needs, expectations, and concerns. Ensure stakeholder engagement and alignment. 

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze existing processes, identify pain points, and develop improved workflows. Implement best practices and process enhancements to drive productivity and quality. 

Program Delivery: Drive the execution and delivery of transformation programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives, quality standards, and agreed-upon timelines. Monitor progress against deliverables and facilitate timely decision-making to keep the program on track. 

Budget Management: Develop program budgets and manage financial resources effectively. Monitor program expenses, track budget utilization, and ensure cost control. 

Resource Management: Identify resource requirements. Coordinate with project managers to ensure adequate staffing and resource allocation. Monitor resource utilization and implement strategies for optimization. 

Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues. Develop risk management plans and ensure timely resolution of issues. Monitor program performance metrics and take proactive measures to address deviations. Implement effective contingency plans and ensure business continuity during periods of change. 

Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that program deliverables meet established standards and requirements. Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure program outcomes align with expectations. 

Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to drive adoption and ensure smooth transitions during program implementation. Engage stakeholders and provide guidance to manage organizational change.

Continuous Improvement: Conduct program evaluation. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the program team. Identify lessons learned, capture best practices, and implement process enhancements to optimize program delivery.

Reporting and Communication: Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy for the program. Communicate program objectives, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership. Prepare clear and concise program reports, presentations, and dashboards, ensuring transparency and accountability. Conduct program-related meetings, workshops, and presentations as needed.

Team Management:  Manage a team of direct and indirect resources with varying domain knowledge and skill sets. Projects Managers will have both direct and indirect reporting structures to the Program Director. 

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of project and program related experience, with at-least 3 of those years having responsibility at manager level.

Experience managing transformational type programs, and complex integrations within the business software industry.

Experience with project tools including, financial and project management, scheduling, requirement management, and resource management. 

Desired, bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, other related technical discipline, or equivalent work-related experience. 

PMP, PgMP or other relevant certifications are highly desirable. 

Project / Program management methods. 

Software development and testing. 

Leadership and team management skills. 

Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

Communication and interpersonal skills. 

Ability to engage and influence stakeholder. 

Understanding of software industry trends and technologies. 

Understanding of change management fundamentals. 

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies. 

Systematic process improvement methods. 

Risk management. 

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.

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, but also awards for our diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.