Senior Business Operations Manager at Autodesk
**Who this is for** This position is designed for a data-driven operator who excels at synthesizing complex business information into actionable executive-level
Work type: remote
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Salary: $122,000/yr
Type: Full-time
Summary
**Who this is for** This position is designed for a data-driven operator who excels at synthesizing complex business information into actionable executive-level narratives and operational strategies.
**Key highlights** You will act as a right-hand to the leadership team, overseeing organizational rhythm, performance reporting, and cross-functional alignment across the Digital Experience & Commerce division.
**You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 8+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, or consulting.
- Are an expert at creating executive-ready materials and communicating complex concepts clearly.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills to maintain and evolve business dashboards and KPIs.
- Thrive in ambiguous environments and are capable of managing cross-functional dependencies.
Job Description
Job Requisition ID #
26WD96247
Position Overview
As Senior Business Operations Manager for Autodesk’s Digital Experience & Commerce (DEC) organization, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, executive readiness, and cross-functional alignment across a highly visible, performance-driven function. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations & Strategy, this role partners closely with the DEC Leadership Team and senior stakeholders across Worldwide Marketing, Growth & eCommerce (GET), Finance, Sales, Product, and Customer Success.
You will be trusted to turn complexity into clarity—translating strategy, data, and cross-functional initiatives into concise, executive-ready narratives that inform decisions and move the business forward. This role is ideal for a structured, data-led operator who thrives in ambiguity, operates with high ownership, and embodies Autodesk’s One ORBIT behaviors in how they work.
ResponsibilitiesBusiness Operations & Executive Enablement
- Drive the operational rhythm of the business, partnering with the Director of Business Operations & Strategy
- Operations across annual and quarterly planning, execution tracking, and leadership reporting
- Own the creation of executive-ready presentations and narratives, distilling complex initiatives into clear, decision-oriented stories used in QBRs, CEO GPRs, CMO updates, leadership forums, and planning cycles
- Ensure senior leaders receive accurate, timely, and insight-driven updates,proactively surfacing risks and trade-offs with no surprises
- Operate with accountability and urgency, demonstrating Relentless focus on outcomes and execution
Executive Narrative & Storytelling- Translate performance data, portfolio updates, risks, and dependencies into clear executive storylines with defined problem statements, options, and recommendations
- Maintain high standards of visual clarity, analytical rigor, and structure in all leadership materials
- Ensure alignment between strategy, metrics, financials, and roadmap commitments, reinforcing trust and transparency
- Act with Brave decision-making—challenging assumptions and elevating discussions when clarity is needed
Performance Metrics & Reporting- Maintain and evolve DEC dashboards and reporting across revenue, funnel health, experimentation, and operational KPIs
- Support the development of executive scorecards and performance summaries that connect outcomes to strategy
- Track and support OKR planning and progress, ensuring focus on the highest-impact priorities
- Partner with Portfolio Management to ensure accurate initiative tracking and visibility using tools such as Airtable
- Apply Ingenious thinking to continuously improve how insights are generated an shared.
Employee Engagement & Organizational Health- Partner with DEC leadership to strengthen clarity, engagement, and accountability across the organization
- Support the design and execution of all-hands, offsites, town halls, and alignment sessions that connect strategy to execution
- Translate strategic priorities into narratives that clearly link individual contributions to DEC’s commercial outcomes
- Monitor engagement signals and surface organizational risks early
- Reinforce a culture of Trusted partnership, transparency, and shared ownership of results
- Partner with People & Places (HR) to support onboarding, enablement, and capability-building initiatives
- Ensure recognition and milestones are visible and celebrated across leadership forums
Cross-Functional Alignment- Work closely with Marketing, Finance, Sales, Product, Growth, and Customer
- Success to ensure shared understanding of goals, priorities, and trade-offs
- Facilitate structured discussions that drive decisions—not just status updates
- Champion One Autodesk collaboration by aligning teams around outcomes and customer impact
Minimum Qualifications- 8+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or analytical roles
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- MBA preferred but not required
- Experience in Digital, eCommerce, SaaS, or performance-driven environments
- Proven track record supporting senior leaders with executive-level communications
Preferred Qualifications- Exceptional PowerPoint and executive storytelling skills; able to build structured, high-impact presentations quickly
- Strong analytical ability with comfort synthesizing data into insights and recommendations
- High ownership and ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including revenue, forecasting, and KPIs
- Comfortable leveraging AI and LLM tools as a force multiplier in daily work
- Executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and presentation tools; familiarity with BI and dash-boarding platforms a plus
#LI-KM1Learn 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 $122,000 and $219,010. 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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