Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Autodesk seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead a team of Technical Program Management professionals in driving strategic initiatives that support Autodesk’s Platform objectives.

Autodesk is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead a team of TPM professionals, demonstrating 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 successful candidate will develop and implement 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 Portland, OR, with a hybrid work arrangement that requires occasional onsite presence.

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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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