Autodesk
Senior Manager, GTM Portfolio Management, Chief of Staff
Autodesk, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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. In order to maintain and accelerate our growth trajectory, we’re looking for a Senior Manager, Portfolio Management & Governance to own and deliver a comprehensive view of our go-to-market portfolio of programs. You will own the strategy, tooling, and operating rhythms that support how teams plan, execute, and measure work. You will design and maintain a single source of truth for portfolio data, refine intake and prioritization processes, and embed shared ways of working that drive consistency and transparency.
In addition to portfolio leadership, you will oversee the operational foundation of GTM Transformation & Programs team. You will establish norms, manage the operating cadences, coordinate offsites and strategic sessions, and strengthen communication structures. A key part of this role will to serve as a trusted thought partner and extension of the Head of GTM Transformation & Programs.
A key part of this role is partnering with governance groups—including the Program Management Office (PMO) and Transformation Management Office (TMO)—to maintain, evolve, and govern program management methodologies. You will also contribute to the evolution of program and portfolio tooling, with a strong focus on Airtable. You will manage and develop a small, high‑performing team while modeling operational rigor, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional partnership.
Responsibilities Cross‑Functional Portfolio Leadership
Build, scale, and maintain a cross‑functional portfolio that captures intake, prioritization, and all work in flight
Establish governance structures that ensure consistent portfolio management across teams
Operationalize the portfolio by driving adoption of shared processes, templates, data structures, and governance practices
Govern the portfolio on an ongoing basis by maintaining data quality, compliance with standards, and alignment with operating rhythms
Identify cross‑portfolio connections, dependencies, risks, and resourcing considerations, drive alignment and action across teams
Provide clear, actionable insights that enable leaders to make informed decisions about scope, sequencing, and investment
Team Operations & Organizational Effectiveness
Design and manage operating rhythms for the leadership team, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, decision‑making cadences, and review forums
Establish and reinforce team norms, communication practices, and workflows that promote alignment, transparency, and organizational efficiency
Coordinate leadership offsites, strategic planning sessions, organizational reviews, and other key touchpoints that strengthen cohesion and team performance
Serve as an integrator across the leadership team, ensuring information flows smoothly and priorities are well understood
Support broader organizational processes and communication channels to promote clarity, engagement, and consistent ways of working across teams
Drive adoption of shared processes, governance standards, and operating practices across the organization
Program Management Methodology & Tooling
Partner with the PMO to maintain, evolve, and govern program management methodologies
Ensure methodologies and governance standards are applied consistently across teams
Co‑develop improvements to program management tooling—including Airtable architectures, automations, templates, and governance artifacts
Support continuous improvement of program operations, reporting structures, KPIs, and ways of working
Data, Insights, and Decision Support
Develop metrics and reporting that convert program and portfolio data into actionable insights
Support annual planning, quarterly reviews, and strategic prioritization discussions with high‑quality analysis and recommendations
Prepare clear, executive‑ready narratives that synthesize complex information into focused insights
Collaboration & Alignment
Partner with cross‑functional teams, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure portfolio and program activities align with business priorities
Influence without authority to drive adoption of new processes, governance models, and ways of working
Facilitate conversations that resolve ambiguity, surface issues early, and promote coordinated execution
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a small, high‑performing team focused on portfolio analytics, tooling, governance, and operational excellence
Support skill development, provide clear expectations, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Model strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in portfolio management, program management, business operations, or similar fields
Experience implementing or scaling a portfolio operating model within a mid‑size or large organization
Strong working knowledge of program management methodologies and governance practices
Demonstrated experience establishing or managing team operating rhythms and organizational processes
Experience partnering with PMO/TMO or equivalent governance groups
Expertise in Airtable or comparable no‑code/low‑code workflow tools, including architecture and automation
Strong analytical and data storytelling skills, with experience producing executive‑ready insights and recommendations
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management abilities
Experience managing or coaching teams and fostering high performance
Preferred Qualifications
Background in go‑to‑market, transformation, operations, or strategy environments
PMP, Agile, or other project/program management certifications
Experience designing or optimizing program management tooling, templates, and governance artifacts
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 – 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/
Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $143,000 and $231,220. 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.
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, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
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In addition to portfolio leadership, you will oversee the operational foundation of GTM Transformation & Programs team. You will establish norms, manage the operating cadences, coordinate offsites and strategic sessions, and strengthen communication structures. A key part of this role will to serve as a trusted thought partner and extension of the Head of GTM Transformation & Programs.
A key part of this role is partnering with governance groups—including the Program Management Office (PMO) and Transformation Management Office (TMO)—to maintain, evolve, and govern program management methodologies. You will also contribute to the evolution of program and portfolio tooling, with a strong focus on Airtable. You will manage and develop a small, high‑performing team while modeling operational rigor, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional partnership.
Responsibilities Cross‑Functional Portfolio Leadership
Build, scale, and maintain a cross‑functional portfolio that captures intake, prioritization, and all work in flight
Establish governance structures that ensure consistent portfolio management across teams
Operationalize the portfolio by driving adoption of shared processes, templates, data structures, and governance practices
Govern the portfolio on an ongoing basis by maintaining data quality, compliance with standards, and alignment with operating rhythms
Identify cross‑portfolio connections, dependencies, risks, and resourcing considerations, drive alignment and action across teams
Provide clear, actionable insights that enable leaders to make informed decisions about scope, sequencing, and investment
Team Operations & Organizational Effectiveness
Design and manage operating rhythms for the leadership team, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, decision‑making cadences, and review forums
Establish and reinforce team norms, communication practices, and workflows that promote alignment, transparency, and organizational efficiency
Coordinate leadership offsites, strategic planning sessions, organizational reviews, and other key touchpoints that strengthen cohesion and team performance
Serve as an integrator across the leadership team, ensuring information flows smoothly and priorities are well understood
Support broader organizational processes and communication channels to promote clarity, engagement, and consistent ways of working across teams
Drive adoption of shared processes, governance standards, and operating practices across the organization
Program Management Methodology & Tooling
Partner with the PMO to maintain, evolve, and govern program management methodologies
Ensure methodologies and governance standards are applied consistently across teams
Co‑develop improvements to program management tooling—including Airtable architectures, automations, templates, and governance artifacts
Support continuous improvement of program operations, reporting structures, KPIs, and ways of working
Data, Insights, and Decision Support
Develop metrics and reporting that convert program and portfolio data into actionable insights
Support annual planning, quarterly reviews, and strategic prioritization discussions with high‑quality analysis and recommendations
Prepare clear, executive‑ready narratives that synthesize complex information into focused insights
Collaboration & Alignment
Partner with cross‑functional teams, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure portfolio and program activities align with business priorities
Influence without authority to drive adoption of new processes, governance models, and ways of working
Facilitate conversations that resolve ambiguity, surface issues early, and promote coordinated execution
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a small, high‑performing team focused on portfolio analytics, tooling, governance, and operational excellence
Support skill development, provide clear expectations, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Model strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in portfolio management, program management, business operations, or similar fields
Experience implementing or scaling a portfolio operating model within a mid‑size or large organization
Strong working knowledge of program management methodologies and governance practices
Demonstrated experience establishing or managing team operating rhythms and organizational processes
Experience partnering with PMO/TMO or equivalent governance groups
Expertise in Airtable or comparable no‑code/low‑code workflow tools, including architecture and automation
Strong analytical and data storytelling skills, with experience producing executive‑ready insights and recommendations
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management abilities
Experience managing or coaching teams and fostering high performance
Preferred Qualifications
Background in go‑to‑market, transformation, operations, or strategy environments
PMP, Agile, or other project/program management certifications
Experience designing or optimizing program management tooling, templates, and governance artifacts
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 – 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/
Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $143,000 and $231,220. 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.
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, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
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