Program Manager & Strategic Initiatives at Autodesk

**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned program manager with a background in marketing or product organizations who enjoys building structure in ambiguo

Work type: onsite

Location: Denver, CO, USA | AMER - United States - Oregon - Portland | AMER - United States - Georgia - Offsite/Home

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned program manager with a background in marketing or product organizations who enjoys building structure in ambiguous environments and driving high-impact cross-functional initiatives. **Key highlights** You will lead the operational rhythm for the Design & Manufacturing Marketing organization, focusing on project alignment, process improvement, and the implementation of AI-enabled tools. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional programs in matrixed organizations. - Are skilled at designing or implementing operational systems (e.g., Airtable) to increase efficiency. - Possess excellent executive communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. - Have a demonstrated history of leading initiatives from strategic planning through to execution.

Job Description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD94820

Fusion Team @Autodesk

Autodesk Fusion is transforming the future of design and manufacturing. By uniting CAD, CAM, CAE, electronics, and manufacturing workflows into one cloud-powered platform, Fusion is reshaping how teams design, build, and bring products to market. We’re connecting people, data, and processes across the entire product lifecycle to unlock new ways of working for innovators everywhere.

If you’re energized by driving impact, building what’s next, and shaping the future of how products are made, Autodesk is the place to do your best work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives to provide essential program leadership and management for the Design & Manufacturing (D&M) Marketing organization. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring organizational coherence by fostering clarity, alignment, and sustained progress across marketing priorities, while overseeing strategic initiatives that intersect with Marketing, Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing robust program management practices within D&M Marketing and for advancing complex, cross-functional initiatives efficiently and effectively. This role requires an individual adept at introducing structure in ambiguous environments, rapidly establishing trust, and maintaining team engagement and alignment throughout the transition from strategic planning to execution.

Responsibilities

Program Management & Operations Leadership:

• Lead program management for the D&M Marketing organization, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, tracked, and delivered

• Translate leadership goals into clear plans with milestones, success metrics, and measurable outcomes

• Establish and maintain operating rhythms (planning cycles, executive reviews, progress check-ins) that promote focus, accountability, and transparency

• Identify, test, and scale AI‑enabled systems that improve decision-making and operational efficiency

• Build and enhance program management tooling, including Airtable structures, automations, templates, and governance processes

• Manage high‑impact initiatives across Marketing, Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations

• Drive stakeholder alignment by proactively managing risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs

• Strengthen communication practices and workflows that support clarity, inclusion, and effective collaboration

• Coordinate key leadership touchpoints, including QBRs, strategic planning sessions, team meetings, offsites, and organizational reviews

• Provide leadership with consistent visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes

• Prepare clear, concise, insight‑driven materials for senior and executive audiences

• 8+ years of experience in program management, operations, strategy, or other cross‑functional leadership roles

• Experience leading program management within a marketing or similarly complex organization

• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross‑functional initiatives in matrixed environments

• Experience designing or implementing AI‑enabled systems that improve operational efficiency and decision‑making

• Strong executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights

• Proven examples building trust through clarity, follow‑through, and sound judgment

• Experience working in ambiguous environments and creating structure where needed

Learn MoreAbout 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!

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 $117,000 and $209,330. 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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