Principal Technical Program Manager at Autodesk

You're a seasoned Technical Program Manager with at least 8 years of experience, holding a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a re

Work type: remote

Location: San Francisco, CA, USA | Washington, USA - Remote | Oregon, USA - Remote | Texas, USA - Remote

Salary: $124,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

You're a seasoned Technical Program Manager with at least 8 years of experience, holding a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, and you have a proven history of leading complex, GTM-aligned initiatives. **What makes it worth a look...** This full-time, fully remote Principal Technical Program Manager role at Autodesk offers a competitive salary range of USD 124,000 - 124,000/year. The position is open to candidates in the Pacific to Central time zones, with a preference for those in California. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have strong experience with Agile methodologies and working across business and technical teams. * Are proficient with tools like Jira, Confluence, Asana, or Airtable. * Possess solid technical depth and analytical skills to translate execution into business impact. * Have managed user acceptance testing (UAT) and launch readiness activities.

Job Description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD96964

Remote- Hybrid open to any location. West Coast Preference

Position Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Technical Program Manager to lead pivotal technical initiatives driving end-to-end execution within the Growth Experience Technology (GET) Organization, with a strong focus on enabling and scaling Go-To-Market (GTM) capabilities. 

This role requires a strategic operator with deep program management expertise and a proven track record delivering GTM-driven initiatives—including product launches, growth programs, customer acquisition, monetization, and lifecycle engagement. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Marketing, Analytics, Design, and GTM stakeholders to drive seamless execution from concept to market impact. 

You will be accountable for delivering complex technical programs end-to-end—owning planning, execution, risk and dependency management, and stakeholder alignment—ensuring outcomes directly support business growth, customer experience, and revenue objectives. Success in this role requires strong technical depth, business acumen, and the ability to influence and align teams across both GTM and technology organizations.  

At Autodesk, we look to hire those who reimagine possible, those with diverse backgrounds who enhance our thinking, and leaders who shape the world and our future. The position is open to those within the Pacific to Central time zones, with preference for candidates in the Bay Area, California (hybrid/remote with in-office presence for critical meetings). 

Responsibilities 

• Lead end-to-end execution of GTM-driven technical programs, including product launches, growth initiatives, and post-launch optimization 

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans across multiple technical and GTM teams, ensuring visibility into status, dependencies, and outcomes 

• Partner with Product, Marketing, Sales, Analytics, and Engineering to align technology delivery with GTM strategies and business goals 

• Drive clarity on outcomes, deliverables, milestones, and cross-functional dependencies across GTM and platform teams 

• Enable successful product launches and releases, including readiness across systems, operations, and customer experience 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to simplify complex technical concepts and drive data-informed decisions impacting acquisition, conversion, and retention 

• Identify risks and proactively mitigate issues that could impact launch timelines, customer experience, or revenue goals 

• Lead cross-functional alignment, removing blockers and ensuring execution across globally distributed teams 

• Support roadmap planning and prioritization aligned with GTM calendars, campaigns, and business priorities 

• Manage day-to-day program execution, including communication, stakeholder updates, and milestone tracking 

• Organize and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and launch readiness activities to ensure high-quality releases 

• Drive post-launch monitoring and continuous improvement based on performance metrics and customer feedback 

• Communicate program progress and outcomes across all levels, including senior leadership, with a focus on business impact 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field 

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, or Product Manager 

• Proven experience delivering GTM-aligned programs, including product launches, growth initiatives, or customer-facing platforms 

• Strong experience working across business and technical teams on complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments using Agile methodologies 

• Solid technical background with strong problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Demonstrated ability to translate technical execution into business and customer impact 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences 

• Strong operational mindset with a focus on scalability and execution excellence 

• Experience with tools such as Confluence, Airtable, Jira, Asana, MURAL, Lucidchart 

• Experience driving end-to-end GTM motions (launch planning, readiness, execution, and post-launch optimization) 

• Familiarity with growth funnels, experimentation (A/B testing), customer journeys, and lifecycle engagement strategies 

• Experience partnering with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Legal on GTM initiatives across global teams 

• Ability to create visibility across multiple programs spanning sprints, quarters, and release cycles 

• Strong track record of facilitating roadmap prioritization across competing initiatives with GTM impact 

• Experience in platforms supporting commerce, subscriptions, pricing, or customer acquisition and retention

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!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting [https://benefits.autodesk.com/](https://benefits.autodesk.com/)

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $124,000 and $222,640. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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