About the role
Job Requisition ID #
25WD90758
Position Overview
Are you a dynamic Senior Program Manager with a passion for operational excellence and seamless project execution? Join Autodesk’s Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions (PDMS) organization to help lead innovative, high-impact initiatives at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and generative AI. Our mission is to revolutionize the Design and Manufacturing industry by enabling customers to achieve superior outcomes through integrated design and make processes.
As a key member of our team, reporting directly to the Director, Chief of Staff (CoS), you will coordinate complex, cross-functional projects to ensure smooth operations—guiding teams to adopt best practices, implement efficient processes, and foster meaningful collaboration. Your work will be instrumental in driving initiatives forward, enabling teams to meet their commitments, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
This role provides a distinctive opportunity to be at the forefront of a dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of optimizing design processes and spearheading projects that accelerate innovation—we encourage you to apply. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from both home and the office.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Meetings
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Lead weekly tactical meetings, monthly strategic sessions, and quarterly in-person gatherings to drive team alignment and strategy
-
Organize events to enhance team effectiveness and collaboration
Project Management
-
Oversee comprehensive project management activities to ensure project success
-
Manage dependencies across projects for seamless integration and timely delivery
-
Identify and mitigate risks, inform the team of potential impacts, and handle escalations effectively
-
Enforce accountability and responsibility among project members to ensure timely and quality deliverables
-
Evaluate tradeoffs to balance competing project demands and optimize resource allocation
Communication and Documentation
-
Lead communication efforts at all levels, ensuring all team members are well-informed and engaged
-
Develop and maintain clear, transparent documentation to provide clarity and direction
-
Ensure team members have a clear understanding of their tasks, timelines, and methods
Process Improvement
-
Identify and address process gaps and inefficiencies to enhance productivity and streamline workflows
-
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across all project activities
Business Operations and Leadership
-
Gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations to drive informed decision-making and optimize performance
-
Influence and lead without direct authority by building strong relationships and trust
-
Cultivate a culture of vigilance, resiliency, and high-quality standards
-
Foster team cohesion through effective collaboration and conflict resolution strategies
Problem Solving and Decision Making
-
Approach problems with curiosity and determination, fostering a proactive problem-solving environment
-
Leverage decision-making frameworks to ensure effective and timely resolutions
Technology and Tools
- Utilize virtual collaboration tools and techniques to maintain team cohesion and productivity
Minimum Qualifications
-
8 years of experience in Program/Project Management
-
Proficiency with project tools such as Airtable, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and Confluence Wiki
-
Familiarity with Agile methodologies
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited by the opportunity to drive impactful projects in the Design and Manufacturing industry, we invite you to join our team.
Apply Now to become a part of a team that values strategic planning, effective project management, and continuous improvement in achieving excellence.
Learn More
About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:
https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
About Autodesk
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made.
Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. We empower innovators everywhere to solve challenges, big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products and more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all.
Over 100 million people use Autodesk software, like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more, to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business, and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices. It taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate, and fabricate their ideas in 3D.
We provide exceptional compensation and benefit packages, and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife.
We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have over 10,000 employees worldwide.
About the role
Job Requisition ID #
25WD90758
Position Overview
Are you a dynamic Senior Program Manager with a passion for operational excellence and seamless project execution? Join Autodesk’s Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions (PDMS) organization to help lead innovative, high-impact initiatives at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and generative AI. Our mission is to revolutionize the Design and Manufacturing industry by enabling customers to achieve superior outcomes through integrated design and make processes.
As a key member of our team, reporting directly to the Director, Chief of Staff (CoS), you will coordinate complex, cross-functional projects to ensure smooth operations—guiding teams to adopt best practices, implement efficient processes, and foster meaningful collaboration. Your work will be instrumental in driving initiatives forward, enabling teams to meet their commitments, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
This role provides a distinctive opportunity to be at the forefront of a dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of optimizing design processes and spearheading projects that accelerate innovation—we encourage you to apply. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from both home and the office.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Meetings
-
Lead weekly tactical meetings, monthly strategic sessions, and quarterly in-person gatherings to drive team alignment and strategy
-
Organize events to enhance team effectiveness and collaboration
Project Management
-
Oversee comprehensive project management activities to ensure project success
-
Manage dependencies across projects for seamless integration and timely delivery
-
Identify and mitigate risks, inform the team of potential impacts, and handle escalations effectively
-
Enforce accountability and responsibility among project members to ensure timely and quality deliverables
-
Evaluate tradeoffs to balance competing project demands and optimize resource allocation
Communication and Documentation
-
Lead communication efforts at all levels, ensuring all team members are well-informed and engaged
-
Develop and maintain clear, transparent documentation to provide clarity and direction
-
Ensure team members have a clear understanding of their tasks, timelines, and methods
Process Improvement
-
Identify and address process gaps and inefficiencies to enhance productivity and streamline workflows
-
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across all project activities
Business Operations and Leadership
-
Gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations to drive informed decision-making and optimize performance
-
Influence and lead without direct authority by building strong relationships and trust
-
Cultivate a culture of vigilance, resiliency, and high-quality standards
-
Foster team cohesion through effective collaboration and conflict resolution strategies
Problem Solving and Decision Making
-
Approach problems with curiosity and determination, fostering a proactive problem-solving environment
-
Leverage decision-making frameworks to ensure effective and timely resolutions
Technology and Tools
- Utilize virtual collaboration tools and techniques to maintain team cohesion and productivity
Minimum Qualifications
-
8 years of experience in Program/Project Management
-
Proficiency with project tools such as Airtable, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and Confluence Wiki
-
Familiarity with Agile methodologies
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited by the opportunity to drive impactful projects in the Design and Manufacturing industry, we invite you to join our team.
Apply Now to become a part of a team that values strategic planning, effective project management, and continuous improvement in achieving excellence.
Learn More
About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:
https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
About Autodesk
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made.
Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. We empower innovators everywhere to solve challenges, big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products and more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all.
Over 100 million people use Autodesk software, like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more, to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business, and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices. It taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate, and fabricate their ideas in 3D.
We provide exceptional compensation and benefit packages, and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife.
We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have over 10,000 employees worldwide.