Program Manager

Position Overview

Are you a dynamic Program Manager with a passion for operational excellence and seamless project execution? Join the Design and Manufacturing (D&M) team within Autodesk’s Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions (PDMS) organization. Our mission is to revolutionize the Design and Manufacturing industry by helping our customers 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 various project components to ensure smooth operation, guiding teams to adopt best practices, implement efficient processes, and foster meaningful collaborations. Your role is pivotal in helping teams meet their commitments and deliver unparalleled value to our customers. 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.

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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future 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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.