Autodesk
Design and make software for architecture, engineering, construction, and entertainment industries.
Program Manager & Strategic Initiatives
Drive program management, AI‑enabled tools, and cross‑functional alignment for D&M Marketing.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is a Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives for the Design & Manufacturing Marketing organization. This position provides essential program leadership, ensuring clarity, alignment, and sustained progress across marketing priorities while interfacing with Marketing, Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate introduces structure in ambiguous environments, rapidly builds trust, and keeps teams engaged from strategic planning through execution. They will implement robust program management practices and advance complex cross‑functional initiatives efficiently and effectively. • Lead program management for D&M Marketing, defining, tracking, and delivering priorities. • Translate leadership goals into plans with milestones, success metrics, and measurable outcomes. • Establish operating rhythms such as planning cycles, executive reviews, and progress check‑ins. • Identify, test, and scale AI‑enabled systems to improve decision‑making and operational efficiency. • Build and maintain program management tooling, including Airtable structures, automations, templates, and governance processes. • Manage high‑impact cross‑functional initiatives across Marketing, Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations. • Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs to drive stakeholder alignment. • Strengthen communication workflows for clarity, inclusion, and effective collaboration. • Coordinate leadership touchpoints like QBRs, strategic planning sessions, team meetings, offsites, and organizational reviews. • Provide senior leadership with clear visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes via concise, insight‑driven materials.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸program management
- ▸ai systems
- ▸airtable tooling
- ▸risk management
- ▸cross‑functional
- ▸reporting
What You Bring
• Minimum 8 years of experience in program management, operations, strategy, or related cross‑functional leadership roles. • Demonstrated ability to lead large, matrixed initiatives and implement AI‑enabled efficiency tools. • Strong executive‑level communication skills with a track record of translating complex information into actionable insights. • Proven experience building trust through clarity, follow‑through, and sound judgment in ambiguous environments.
Requirements
- ▸8+ years
- ▸program management
- ▸ai tools
- ▸executive communication
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Compensation includes a competitive base salary ranging from $121,800 to $197,120 for U.S. roles, plus potential bonuses, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, financial, and wellness programs. More details are available at the Autodesk benefits site. • Competitive base salary $121,800–$197,120 (U.S.) plus bonuses, stock, and comprehensive benefits. • Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits with flexible time‑off policies.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time