Principal Program Manager, Strategic Programs

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Principal Program Manager, Strategic Programs to lead high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives at the intersection of product, marketing, and business strategy. This role serves as a critical connector between Autodesk’s long‑term product vision and the marketing execution that brings it to life—translating strategic bets into clear plans, aligning stakeholders across a complex, matrixed organization, and driving programs from ambiguity to measurable outcomes.

In this role, you’ll own and orchestrate enterprise‑level strategic product initiatives, including AI, platform, and portfolio go‑to‑market programs. This is not a traditional program management role. It requires a strategic thinker who can move quickly, influence without authority, bring structure to complex problems, and deliver results in a fast‑evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Own end‑to‑end execution of Autodesk’s highest‑priority strategic product marketing programs—from definition and alignment through delivery and impact measurement

• Lead complex, cross‑functional programs across Marketing, Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations; influence without authority to drive clarity, alignment, and decisions

• Translate executive strategy into clear, actionable program plans with milestones, owners, dependencies, and success metrics

• Anticipate and manage risks, blockers, and interdependencies; escalate and resolve with urgency

• Build and scale program management systems and dashboards that provide leaders real‑time visibility into progress and outcomes

AI Go‑to‑Market & Emerging Initiatives

• Lead cross‑functional AI go‑to‑market initiatives, bringing new products and capabilities to market across industries

• Monitor market trends and competitive dynamics to inform priorities and strategic recommendations

• Stand up net‑new programs for emerging business priorities—defining scope, forming teams, establishing operating cadence, and driving results

Portfolio & Platform Strategy

• Drive portfolio rationalization initiatives, translating product decisions into clear go‑to‑market motions and customer‑facing strategies

• Facilitate cross‑industry alignment to ensure portfolio decisions are cohesive, customer‑centric, and strategically sound

• Develop frameworks and evaluation criteria to enable consistent, data‑informed portfolio decision‑making

• Partner with industry marketing leaders to activate portfolio strategies through campaigns, content, and sales enablement

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management, strategic operations, or related roles within marketing, technology, or SaaS organizations

• Proven track record leading large‑scale, cross‑functional programs from ambiguity through execution

• Excellent executive communication and storytelling skills; able to synthesize complexity into clear narratives

• Strong facilitation skills, including leading senior leaders through complex, high‑stakes decisions

• Proficiency with program and collaboration (e.g., Airtable, Smartsheet, Confluence, Google Workspace)

• Ability to operate effectively within large, matrixed organizations (5,000+ employees)

• Experience leveraging AI‑enabled tools to improve program efficiency and insights (Co-pilot, Chat GPT and other tools)

• Experience with portfolio management, product lifecycle, or rationalization initiatives

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking paired with operational rigor; able to operate at both the big‑picture and execution levels

• Exceptional ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority

• Demonstrated success creating structure, frameworks, and operating models in ambiguous environments

• Experience in B2B technology marketing, particularly in AEC, manufacturing, or media & entertainment

• Familiarity with AI/ML product positioning and go‑to‑market strategy

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