Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Job Requisition  # 25WD91733

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.

Location:

This position is based in either San Francisco, CA or Portland, OR, with a hybrid work arrangement that requires occasional onsite presence.

• 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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