Program Manager & Strategic Initiatives

Autodesk is transforming the future of design and manufacturing, and they are seeking a Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives to lead program management within the Design & Manufacturing Marketing organization. This role is essential for fostering clarity and alignment across various departments while implementing effective program management practices and overseeing strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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