**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 AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) .** **For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our** **Privacy Policy (https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/recruitment/AVEVA-Recruitment-Candidate-Fair-Processing-Notice-2024.pdf)** **.** **About the job** **Position:** **Vice President, Industry Thought Leadership** **Location:** Remote **Job Type:** Full-time **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. **Job Overview** **Vice President, Industry Thought Leadership** is a key position within the Office of the CEO, responsible for the strategy and development of CEO thought leadership content that elevates the company’s visibility and influence within the tech industry. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional strategist and content creator, able to create compelling C-level narratives at the cross-section of business and technology. This position will report to the Chief of Staff to the CEO; and closely collaborate with the CEO, senior leadership, Brand & Communications, Executive Engagement & Global Events, Performance & Content Marketing, and Employee Communications teams. **Key Responsibilities** + Thought Leadership Strategy + Build a narrative strategy that positions the CEO as a thought leader and spokesperson on key issues across industry trends, innovation, leadership, and technology + Shape the CEO’s vision and personality into a cohesive and authentic presence plan and external voice that can be leveraged across multiple platforms to drive key business objectives + Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to develop relevant and forward-thinking content + Content Development + Work with teams across the business to ideate, develop and execute high-impact content including white papers, opinion pieces, blogs, social media, and articles for publication + Develop speeches, presentations, and talking points for the CEO’s participation at conferences, industry events, and internal meetings + Closely collaborate with the Marketing organisation on the creation of multimedia content, ensuring consistency of CEO messaging across all channels + Manage and execute original research to generate unique insights + Measure and report on the effectiveness of content strategies and their execution to continually optimise the CEO’s impact + Executive and Functional Collaboration + Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all matters related to thought leadership and external positioning + Work closely with senior leadership, external partners (e.g., media coach), and internal collaborators (e.g., Brand & Communications, Executive Engagement & Global Events, Performance & Content Marketing, Employee Communications teams) to gather insights and content that supports the CEO’s thought leadership + Develop strong working relationships with a stable of relevant organizations, in order to orchestrate and scale world-class thought leadership; as needed, collaborate with internal teams if there are existing relationships (e.g., Sustainability, Government Affairs, Executive Engagement & Global Events, Brand & Communications, Content Marketing) + Review, edit, and approve any CEO content produced by other internal collaborators **Qualifications** + 20+ years’ work experience in multi-national, matrixed, high-tech organisations – preferably in integrated hardware and/or software industry + Inclusive of 10+ years of hands-on experience in thought leadership, content strategy, and/or executive communications + Inclusive of minimum 5 years of consulting or sales experience with customer engagements delivered around operational excellence, digital transformation, technological innovation + Proven track record of ideating and working with teams to deliver high-impact content for C-suite executives, including social media, speeches, and written thought leadership + Strong knowledge of tech industry trends, emerging technologies, and global business environments + Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms + Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across different functional teams + Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualisation; ability to conduct hands-on original research & analysis of complex data and translating into compelling insights and associated visuals + Strategic thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving + Results-driven with a passion for storytelling + Highly adaptive and comfortable with ambiguity **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. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take immense pride in the diversity of our people. We are driven by our corporate values of Impact, Aspiration, Curiosity, and Trust, and you’ll even get three days to help save the world, every year, in the form of paid volunteer time to work on causes that matter to you. \#LI-DY1 **AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a 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.** **Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.** Empowering you with pioneering tech 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 AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) . For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy (https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/recruitment/AVEVA-Recruitment-Candidate-Fair-Processing-Notice-2024.pdf) .