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Position Overview
We are seeking a Program Manager to join Autodesk's Emerging Business Operations team, reporting directly to the Manager, M&A Operations. This role is integral to our mission of helping newly acquired or incubated businesses transition into high-functioning, scalable operations. The Program Manager will own and drive cross-functional programs that support early-stage Go-To-Market integration and operational readiness for emerging businesses.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role for someone who excels at building programs from the ground up, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, and influencing without direct authority. The ideal candidate brings strong program management discipline, GTM operations knowledge, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with structured thinking.
Responsibilities
Build and manage comprehensive integration programs from scratch, defining scope, goals, program plans, and communication methodology for new acquisitions or incubations
Define, oversee, and coordinate a set of interdependent projects sequenced to achieve combined GTM and operational outcomes
Align program and project management workstreams across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to achieve coordinated delivery
Manage multiple concurrent projects and programs, consistently demonstrating the ability to influence without direct authority
Track, influence, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, sharing the 'why' behind requests and influencing with data
Communicate program details to both internal and external audiences in a variety of formats, including executive summaries
Navigate difficult stakeholder conversations and potential conflicts through effective communication
Gather regular feedback and take appropriate action to keep programs on track
Analyze trends, monitor progress, and report on measurable results against program objectives
Anticipate risks with accuracy and develop mitigation strategies; generate multiple response options with costs, benefits, and feasibility
Manage escalations effectively and in a timely manner
Define unique and complex program management approaches, standards, and processes tailored to each acquisition's integration requirements
Contribute to the M&A operational playbook, capturing lessons learned and best practices from each program
Incorporate change management principles into program design and execution
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in program or project management, GTM operations, strategy consulting, or M&A integration in a SaaS or technology environment
Demonstrated ability to build and manage programs from scratch, including defining scope, assembling workstreams, and driving end-to-end delivery
Strong understanding of all facets of Sales or Revenue Operations in a SaaS based company
Strong understanding of Go-To-Market functions including sales planning, marketing programs, and customer success workflows
Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive forward progress on multiple initiatives simultaneously
Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences and levels
Experience using data to evaluate program performance, analyze trends, and support decision-making
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in M&A integration programs, from deal closure through post-close execution
Background in change management and the ability to incorporate change strategy into program design
Familiarity with Autodesk GTM systems and processes (Salesforce, CPQ, ERP, Q2C)
Experience with a variety of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban) and tools (Asana, Airtable, MS Project, etc.)
Background in management consulting or operational transformation
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About Autodesk
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in program or project management, GTM operations, strategy consulting, or M&A integration in a SaaS or technology environment
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage programs from scratch, including defining scope, assembling workstreams, and driving end-to-end delivery
- Strong understanding of all facets of Sales or Revenue Operations in a SaaS based company
- Strong understanding of Go-To-Market functions including sales planning, marketing programs, and customer success workflows
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive forward progress on multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences and levels
- Experience using data to evaluate program performance, analyze trends, and support decision-making
- Experience in M&A integration programs, from deal closure through post-close execution
- Background in change management and the ability to incorporate change strategy into program design
- Familiarity with Autodesk GTM systems and processes (Salesforce, CPQ, ERP, Q2C)
- Experience with a variety of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban) and tools (Asana, Airtable, MS Project, etc.)
- Background in management consulting or operational transformation
Autodesk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Autodesk and has not been reviewed or approved by Autodesk.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is considered expansive, combining discretionary time off for salaried roles, company holidays/Autodays, and a periodic paid sabbatical. These options provide flexibility beyond standard accrual-based PTO.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards prominently include RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, alongside annual bonus or commission programs. These elements are available to eligible employees and can materially augment base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, IVF/co‑maternity, and fertility benefits, plus dedicated coaching and Cleo resources for parenting and caregiving. These services extend support before, during, and after leave.
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What We Do
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. We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife. We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Why Work With Us
Our work is impactful. Our people are innovative. And our culture is inclusive. As our software shapes new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, you shape your career path. With us, you lead the way in achieving sustainability, resilient communities, and an equitable workforce. Discover #AutodeskLife.
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