Senior Manager AI Core Services
AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Salary Range:
$187,700.00 - $312,900.00This 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.
Senior Manager – AI Core Services Development
We are looking for a passionate Senior Manager to join our Core AI Services team. In this role, you will lead the delivery and overall effectiveness of multiple Scrum teams building AI platform services, working closely with Technical Leads who drive technical design and implementation.
You will be accountable for ensuring consistent execution against the AI platform vision, strategy, and roadmap, while also focusing on team health, performance, and career development. This role requires close collaboration with product, portfolio, and engineering stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader company objectives.
Our goal is to deliver and scale AI-enabled platform services and public APIs that are secure, reliable, and cloud-native, forming the foundation for AI adoption across AVEVA’s product portfolio and partner ecosystem.
You will initially manage two Scrum teams, with team members distributed across locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery & Execution
Lead and manage delivery across multiple Scrum teams ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes
Own planning, prioritization, dependency management, and delivery tracking
Translate business priorities into clear delivery plans
Manage risks, dependencies, and blockers proactively
People Leadership & Team Effectiveness
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Own performance management and career development
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Management & Alignment
Align with Product, Portfolio, and Architecture teams
Provide clear visibility into progress, risks, and trade-offs
Act as escalation point for delivery issues
Operating Model & Ways of Working
Drive effective Agile practices
Improve delivery predictability and team efficiency
Enable collaboration across distributed teams
Technical Oversight (Non-Hands-On)
Maintain technical understanding to support decisions
Work with Technical Leads on architecture alignment
No hands-on coding responsibility
AI & Cloud Expertise
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts including LLMs
Familiarity with RAG, agents, and orchestration patterns
Awareness of MCP, A2A frameworks
Understanding of cloud-native architectures (Azure preferred)
Ability to partner with Technical Leads on design decisions
Knowledge of AI lifecycle, governance, and security
Required Skills:
- 15+ years in software/product development with delivery leadership
Proven track record delivering complex distributed systems
Strong execution, planning, and tracking experience
Experience managing dependencies, risks, and cross-team delivery
Strong people leadership and coaching experience
Agile delivery experience and continuous improvement mindset
Good understanding of cloud and modern engineering practices
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Experience working in globally distributed teams
Why Join AVEVA?
At AVEVA, we are unlocking the power of industrial intelligence to create a more sustainable and efficient world. As a leader in Core AI Services, you will help shape how AI is delivered at scale across industries.
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.
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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.