Director, Communications Business Partner – Design & Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies supporting Autodesk’s Design & Manufacturing product groups
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership
• Shape both internal and external communications to advance business priorities
• Own the end-to-end communications strategy for PDMS
• Develop quarterly and annual communications plans tied to business outcomes
• Lead executive communications including keynotes, investor-facing content, and Board materials
• Build and execute a thought leadership platform for PDMS leaders
• Develop high-impact content including speeches, presentations, and messaging frameworks
• Drive strategic speaking opportunities aligned with business priorities
• Lead media relations strategy and build relationships with press, analysts, and influencers
• Position Autodesk as a leader in Design & Manufacturing through storytelling and engagement
• Partner with global teams to amplify product launches and customer stories
• Develop internal communications strategies that align teams to business priorities
• Support key internal moments including All Hands and leadership messaging
• Manage budgets, resources, and external partners

• Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives
• Experience leading integrated communications strategies
• Experience leading teams or managing agencies
• Strong media relations background
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate in a matrixed organization
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Experience in design, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial technology sectors (preferred)
• Experience supporting product organizations (preferred)
• Global communications experience (preferred)
• Experience supporting major industry or investor events (preferred)

• integrated communications strategies
• executive communications
• content development
• media relations strategy
• project management
• analytical skills

• influence
• advising senior executives
• team leadership
• written communication
• verbal communication
• operating in a matrixed organization