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Autodesk

Principal Program Lead

Autodesk, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Position Overview At Autodesk, we do what no other company on the planet can: provide our customers the technology to Make Anything. We are on a journey of significant enterprise growth. To maintain and accelerate our trajectory, we need a senior program lead to drive key organizational transformations across our go‑to‑market organization.

This role requires understanding the business and people strategy drivers across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success, and ensuring transformations are delivered cohesively, with a high degree of confidentiality and cross‑functional partnership.

Responsibilities

Drive TMO initiatives to deliver key organizational transformations

Lead cross‑functional program execution, partnering across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and operations

Understand business drivers and customer segments to ensure organizational transformations deliver both growth and efficiency

Establish and maintain cross‑program visibility, escalating risks to the appropriate leader or steering committee

Develop and refine standards, methodologies, and best practices for managing organizational change

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including business analysis, enablement, technical delivery, and change management—to define clear program scope, objectives, and deliverables

Drive continuous improvement in program management processes, tools, and capabilities, fostering innovation and operational excellence

Manage relationships with senior executives to ensure alignment, visibility, and support for transformation objectives

Minimum Qualifications

8‑12 years of experience in program management or go‑to‑market transformation, with deep experience in sales, marketing, customer success, or revenue operations

Proven track record of successfully managing complex enterprise programs from initiation to completion across multiple domains

Strong ability to influence without authority, driving alignment across senior stakeholders and diverse teams

In‑depth knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and techniques

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging VP and C‑suite leaders

The Ideal Candidate

Deep experience in driving mission‑critical, strategic initiatives at scale

Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills tailored for executive audiences

Demonstrated ability to deliver results in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments

Strong background in go‑to‑market operations and agile delivery practices.

Adept at balancing multiple critical initiatives while maintaining clarity of focus

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred

Learn More 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/

Salary Transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $138,200 and $223,630. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range.

Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:

https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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