Communications Business Partner, Design & Manufacturing

Position Overview

Autodesk’s Design & Manufacturing team. This role will lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy, spanning internal and external communications channels. Operating as a senior individual contributor and trusted advisor, this role partners closely with D&M leadership, product marketing, and the broader Global Communications team to deliver integrated, business-aligned communications.
 

Location and travel: Based in AMER, preferably San Francisco Bay Area, with flexibility for the right candidate. Roughly 30% travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications plan aligned to Autodesk’s technology and business priorities, partnering closely with colleagues in marketing and internal communications

• Develop and execute executive thought leadership platform and program, driving external awareness through media, events, speaking opportunities, owned channels, and more

• Build and sustain strong relationships with top-tier, trade, and industry media, analysts, and influencers in the D&M ecosystem

• Craft executive content that articulates your executive's vision and priorities including keynotes, talking points, key messaging, briefing books, and presentations

• Partner closely with PR Managers and employee communications to oversee content creation, review cycles, and distribution of materials across internal and external channels

• Establish clear objectives and KPIs to evaluate communication effectiveness

• Partner with leaders and communicators across regions and business units, including marketing and product, to ensure alignment of messages and reinforce Autodesk’s technology strategy and culture

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications, ideally within B2B technology, agency experience a plus

• Proven experience supporting senior-level executives

• Demonstrated success leading PR strategies that support business goals and executive priorities

• Strong media relations experience with a proven ability to secure high-impact coverage

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Global communications experience across regions and markets

• Prior experience mentoring or leading junior communications professionals or agency teams

• Experience in design, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial software industries is a plus

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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/

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

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