Distinguished AI Tech Lead, Initiatives

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

• Salary Range:

• $255,500.00 - $425,500.00
• This 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.

• Position:

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Locations:

• US (San Leandro, CA; Boston, MA, New York, NY)

• Employment Type:

• Full-time
• The Job
• We are hiring an experienced AI Tech Lead to join our team to architect and lead large-scale technical AI initiatives and drive the implementation of AI technologies to solve real-world industrial problems.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on senior role responsible for identifying, documenting, developing, and translating across AI technical architectures (models, data pipelines, RAG, MLOps) and AI business architectures (use cases, personas, user journey and requirements, etc.). We are specifically keen on individuals with deep understanding of emerging AI and ML technologies who have served as an AI TPM leader.

• Key Responsibilities:

• + Drive 'forensic' technical work to proactivelyidentifyand help mitigate technical risks, AI infrastructure bottlenecks, and scaling challenges across emerging AI/ML concepts; ensure consistency and efficiency + Drive multi-threaded technical AI initiatives and translate emerging AI technology signals (e.

g.new model architectures, advanced agenticcapabilities)into technical and operational workflows tosupport the building out of an actionable,clearand integratedAI roadmap + Architect and driveAItechnical programsorchestrating complex technical decisions across multiple functions and translate high-level business strategies into clear, actionable architectures, deployments, and technical program management standards + Partner cross-functionally toensure technical feasibility and translateAI use cases,user journeys and profiles intoAI technicalroadmapsand managedependencies + Supportestablishingand managing a unified, consistent,and visible cadence forAIsolutionreviews, decision making, prioritization,alignment,and resource management + Track progress,maintainup to date information and relevant technical documentationand dashboardswhile pioneeringinnovative AI technical program management approaches that become best practices + Producetechnicalartifacts includingguidesandprocess documentation,templatesand otherrepeatableresourcesand frameworks + Ensure AI initiativescomply withprivacy, security, and responsible AI standards and regulations + Build effective working relationshipsin a matrixed environment,collaborating across functions to guidealignment onAI portfolio-levelgoals, managing interdependencies, and ensuring clear communication and risk management

• Essential Requirements:

• + 12+ years of experience in AI technicalprogrammanagement withsignificant experience(5+years)managingcomplex AI/MLinitiatives as an AI technical lead orAI engineerlead + Strong at abstraction and turningseemingly bespoke/one-offAI strategies into reusable patterns,templatesand reference implementations + Exceptional technical background with deep intuition for applied AI inhighly regulatedindustries and proven experience having recentlyledlarge-scaleAI programs + Recent experience with modern AI paradigmssuch as:world models, foundation models, and multi-modal language models; agent-based systems and orchestration; and context retrieval and augmentation techniques + Experience in highly regulated domains including industrial, IoT, life sciences, manufacturing, energy, or asset-intensive domains + Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and matrixed teams,effectively communicate progress/statusand present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences + Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics,Engineering or a related technical field; Ph.

D degree preferred

• Desired skills and
• C•ompetencies:•+ Experience in responsible deployment practices, model drift mitigation, privacy-preserving federating learning, and AI governance best practices + Builder's mindset with high curiosity and comfortable navigatingbothdeeply technical emerging AI conceptsand nuanced business considerations + Bias for action and willingness to work iteratively with proventrack recordof delivering ambitious goals for complex, large-scale AIinitiatives + Proficient in SQL and Python for data analysis, including querying database, processing large data sets, and generating actionable insights; proficient in SQL for creating analytics dashboards •

What Success Looks Like:

• + Ability to take large, complex AIinitiativesand break them down into manageableprojectsto deliver in a successful,timelymanner + Demonstrated ability to drive consensus across cross-functional teams (data science, engineering, product, sales) in a matrixedenvironment + Thoughtful prioritization and sequencing decisionsbalancingbusiness needs vs.

technical constraints + Codified learnings, insights and architectural patterns into references, guides, playbooks, or building blocks that are digestible and actionable + Lightweight, repeatable processes and enablement vs. overly complex approaches + Strong collaboration with cross-functional and matrixed,technicaland non-technical teams

• 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
• 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.

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