Chief of Staff

Autodesk

The Role

Overview

Strategic & operational support for VP of Growth & Partner Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

  • meeting facilitation
  • stakeholder management
  • budget management
  • process improvement
  • strategic planning
  • presentation development

Tasks

-Collaborate with the Vice President, GPM to plan and facilitate executive meetings/workshops with the rest of the organization. This can include formulating topics to cover, building and advising agendas, guiding the discussion, bringing together notes and action items and following up as appropriate -Champion a spirit of collaboration and open communications: Work across teams to advance organizational goals and engender trust, including working with other Chiefs of Staff across the company, sharing and developing best practices -Manage communications: both internal team communications as well as to the wider Autodesk organization -Provide high-level administrative support to the GPM team including managing budgets and vendor invoicing -Promote team effectiveness and programs: i.e. Business processes to streamline product development; Annual planning and strategic visioning; Product tooling and best practices for road-mapping, prototyping -Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, engineering, product management, HR, and Finance to ensure timely and successful execution of GPM initiatives -Help lead the annual budget and planning process for GPM, ensuring alignment to overall Marketing objectives and strategy -Design and guide outcome-oriented strategy meetings and workshops. This could include team building sessions, organizational reviews, strategy discussions, and other topics for team meetings -Identify and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, cross-functional team members and other external partners -Design and guide strategic meetings & workshops: This could include team building sessions, organizational reviews, strategy discussions, and other topics for team meetings -Serve as a liaison between the Vice President, GPM, and various stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration -Lead and manage cross-functional GPM projects/programs from conception to completion. This may include key strategic programs that impact the overall success of the company. Some projects will span beyond the scope of the group, requiring cross-company collaboration. -Frame problems and find structures and models that help people better understand the problem and trade-offs -Act as a 'trusted advisor' to the executive and senior leaders: provide insight and analysis on the organization's operations, key decision and other business areas as well as represent the VP in certain meetings he/she is unable to attend -Develop and support presentation content for the Vice President, Growth and Partner Marketing . This can include presentations for executive meetings and content for the product team leaders to use -Streamline processes, implement best practices, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement -Assist in setting priorities and defining the team's yearly goals, objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure the effectiveness of GPM efforts. Track and report out on a quarterly basis -Support the development of content for the VP of GPM including but not limited to the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and reports for internal and external meetings -Drive operational efficiency and effectiveness within the GPM team -Help with team culture and morale-focused initiatives in partnership with our people team

Requirements

  • sensitive data
  • bachelor's
  • global experience
  • program leadership
  • communication
  • strategic

What You Bring

-Ability to handle business sensitive information -Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, marketing, business administration, or related field -Prior experience working in a large global environment; preferably in the Tech industry -Versatile self-starter with a team-oriented work style. Ability to build credibility and relationships quickly across functions and levels -8+ years of experience in leading large programs across teams or organizations, often working on multiple projects at the same time -Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences -Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and guide stakeholders at all levels of the organization -Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable strategies

The Company

About Autodesk

-Pioneered software for 2D and 3D design, revolutionizing industries. -Known for products like AutoCAD, it reshaped architecture, engineering, and manufacturing workflows. -Empowering creators in fields from construction to digital media, enabling more innovative designs. -Develops tools used in iconic projects, from skyscrapers to blockbuster movies. -Pushes the boundaries of design technology, leading the way in artificial intelligence and automation. -Software is a cornerstone in diverse sectors, from industrial to infrastructure, energy, and entertainment. -Cloud-based solutions streamline design processes and foster real-time collaboration across industries. -A leader in 3D design software, with solutions powering projects in every corner of the globe. -Committed to shaping the future of digital design, bringing complex visions to life.

Sector Specialisms

Building Design

Construction

Automotive

Building Product Manufacturing

3D Animation

Architecture

Engineering

Construction Professionals

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical CAD

Thermal Simulation

Electronic Design Automation

Print Circuit Board Design

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)

HVAC

Fabrication

Estimation

Infrastructure

Civil Engineering

Genetic Engineering (Life Sciences)