Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead a team of Technical Program Management professionals in driving strategic initiatives that support Autodesk's Platform objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in technical program management, outstanding leadership capabilities, a customer-focused approach to technical execution and planning, and a commitment to advancing the TPM discipline within the company. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans that require cross-functional collaboration and alignment, ensuring integrated and sustainable growth across all business units and functions. This position is based in either San Francisco, CA or Protland, OR, with a hybrid work arrangement that requires occasional onsite presence.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Program Managers, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Build a team that embraces agility, fosters a spirit of curiosity and continuous learning, and drives innovation in every aspect of their work.

• Empower team members to take bold steps and champion new ideas.

• Provide clear direction and ongoing support to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and offer constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to define, prioritize, and execute the organization’s program portfolio and strategic initiatives.

• Serve as a key point of contact between TPM teams within enterprise infrastructure and across divisions, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

• Influence and guide cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Technical Program Management and Execution

• Oversee the comprehensive planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.

• Provide strategic guidance for organizational and program alignment, promoting a unified vision across departments.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure the successful delivery of strategic initiatives through transparent stakeholder engagement.

• Foster continuous improvement by implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and enhancing the technical expertise of the TPM team through mentoring and targeted training.

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to enable informed decision-making among product, engineering, design, and data science teams.

• Track key program metrics and deliver consistent updates to stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Machine Learning; master’s degree preferred.

• At least 10 years of experience in technical program management, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Strong technical foundation in software development principles.

• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex technical programs simultaneously.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders and advancing strategic initiatives.

• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies; passion for innovation and the continuous advancement of technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and people management abilities, with a history of building and developing high-performing teams.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the capability to drive alignment and execution across diverse teams.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and foster strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to gather and analyze data from a broad, strategic perspective.

• Experience with data visualization, source control, and ticket management systems.

About Autodesk

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Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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