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Position Overview
Autodesk is on a mission to lead the Design and Make category — reflecting the growing convergence between design and make across the industries we serve: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations; Product Design and Manufacturing, and Media and Entertainment – in a connected, data-driven ecosystem.
We’re seeking an Analyst Relations (AR) Manager to help us shape how industry analysts understand and define this category and the industries we serve to help shape market perception and ultimately drive growth for Autodesk’s business.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Communications & Analyst Relations, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding Autodesk’s influence with the world’s most important industry analysts. You’ll develop and execute engagement strategies that strengthen Autodesk’s position in key research, amplify our innovation narrative, and drive understanding of the value we deliver to our customers across industries.
This is a strategic and hands-on role — perfect for someone who thrives on storytelling, navigating complex, cross-functional work in a matrixed organization, strategic relationship-building, and helping a global technology leader establish new market leadership position.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, storytelling, and influence; by the opportunity to help Autodesk lead and define the Design and Make category; and on building trusted relationships that move the market conversation forward.
Responsibilities
Shape Category Leadership
Help define and drive Autodesk’s Design and Make narrative within the analyst ecosystem
Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Product and Strategy teams to align analyst engagement with Autodesk’s category leadership goals
Ensure analysts understand Autodesk’s role in connecting design and make workflows across our industries — and how this vision differentiates us from competitors
Identify opportunities for Autodesk to influence how major analyst firms describe and segment the industry
Analyst Engagement
Build and manage strong relationships with key analysts across firms such as Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and others
Coordinate analyst briefings, inquiries, and events to communicate Autodesk’s vision, innovation roadmap, and customer success
Manage Autodesk’s participation in major analyst evaluations (e.g., Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketScape) with precision and excellence
Partner with our AR agency to deliver ongoing analyst strategy, engagement, and measurement
Internal Collaboration
Prepare executives and SMEs for analyst interactions — including briefing materials, messaging, and follow-ups
Capture and synthesize analyst feedback to inform Autodesk’s messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategy
Summarize and distribute key analyst insights to internal stakeholders, helping inform decisions and strengthen alignment
Program Operations
Track and measure AR program impact, including perception, sentiment, and share of voice around Autodesk’s Design and Make leadership
Maintain the analyst engagement calendar, database, and coverage tracker
Support planning, reporting, and budget management for the AR function
Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of experience in Analyst Relations, Corporate Communications, and / or Marketing in the B2B technology sector (agency or in-house)
Proven success managing analyst relationships and research evaluations with top-tier firms
Strong understanding of how industry analysts influence enterprise technology decisions and shape emerging categories
Excellent communication skills — able to simplify complex technology concepts and craft compelling narratives
Highly organized and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail
Experience using AR management tools and coordinating with agency partners
Experience contributing to category creation, MQs, or repositioning efforts
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Autodesk’s industries and design and make technology
Product and technology communications experience
Comfort and experience working with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams
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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/
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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.
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Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything.
Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D.
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