Manager, Corporate Strategy & Planning

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

Location: London, UK - Hybrid (50% working time at the office)

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

The job

The Corporate Strategy & Planning team plays a central role in driving AVEVA’s growth by developing and guiding the overall direction and success of our organisation. The team’s primary purpose is to develop strategies, conduct business analysis for executive decisions, and operationalise mechanisms that help AVEVA to achieve our long-term objectives.

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Corporate Strategy & Planning Manager to join our London-based Corporate Strategy function and help shape the future of our business. The right candidate will have the:

• Consultative approach to dive deeply into ambiguity, then rapidly frame and problem-solve.
• Entrepreneurial temperament to roll up the sleeves and be resourceful as this is a lean team.
• Demonstrated agility to work with geographically dispersed teams while managing dynamic and urgent issues.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a central role in shaping AVEVA’s global strategy by leading and contributing to our strategic planning and ongoing strategy execution. You will coordinate cross-functional inputs, analyse internal and external dynamics and synthesise insights into a unified global strategy that can be executed at all levels of the business. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

1. Strategic Planning & Analysis
   • Lead and support AVEVA’s global 5-year strategic planning cycle including preparation, coordination, synthesis and final recommendation stages.
   • Gather and integrate inputs from Business Areas, Sales, Marketing, R&D, Finance, and Regional Leadership teams to create a coherent enterprise-wide strategy.
   • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of external trends including market shifts, macroeconomic developments, competitor moves, technology evolution and customer demands.
   • Build financial and operational models to evaluate scenarios, assess investment opportunities, frame strategic options and drive effective decision making.
   • Contribute to the development and refinement of AVEVA’s strategic planning methodologies, frameworks, and governance processes.
   • Evaluate the strategic implications of market dynamics identifying risks, opportunities and required strategic pivots.
   • Translate complex findings into clear, actionable strategic insights for senior leadership.
2. Strategic Program Management
   • Identify, launch and oversee ongoing strategic initiatives ranging from market entry and industry diversification to competitor analysis and portfolio strategy.
   • Monitor progress and act as program leader; facilitating progress and helping leaders to course correct when needed. Develop and maintain AVEVA’s long-term strategic outlook, including annual and multiyear planning horizons.
   • Produce high-impact presentations, whitepapers and updates for Executive Leadership, the Board and cross-functional planning forums.
   • Frame strategic issues, synthesise ambiguous information, and craft compelling narratives that guide decision-making.
   • Respond to adhoc strategic analysis requests (approx. 1-2 per month) to inform investment decisions, business cases, and market assessments.
3. Cross-functional & Stakeholder Engagement
   • Partner closely with leaders across Product, Sales, Finance, R&D, HR, and regional business units to ensure ongoing alignment around strategic objectives.
   • Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, providing guidance on strategic frameworks, prioritisation, and business planning methodologies.
   • Collaborate with M&A on market scans, inorganic strategy insights, and portfolio assessments.
   • Champion a culture of strategic, data-driven thinking across the organisation through knowledge sharing and internal enablement.

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business planning or strategic finance - ideally a mix of consulting and in-house strategy roles.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and distil actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills (scenario analysis, financial modelling, forecasting).
• Excellent PowerPoint and storytelling capabilities; able to craft compelling narratives for executive audiences.
• Experience analysing external market, competitor and macroeconomic trends.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
• Familiarity with strategic planning cycles, frameworks and methodologies (e.g., scenario planning, portfolio analysis, value mapping).
• Experience with market intelligence tools, industry datasets or BI platforms (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, project management capability and ability to operate in a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance or quantitative science desirable.

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.

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.

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.

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.