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Autodesk

Director, Corporate Development

Portland, OR / Remote

Job Requisition ID #

24WD76505

We are looking for a Director of Corporate Development to lead our end-to-end deal activities on behalf of the Autodesk Media & Entertainment business. The Corporate Development team is a highly-visible, impactful and close-knit team that has closed over 160 acquisitions and strategic investments in the last decade. In the last five years this role architected our Construction M&A strategy, closed deals with US, UK, India, Norway & Australia operations and deployed over $2.5 billion. What will the next five years look like? Join us and have a hand in shaping it. You'll be at the center of Autodesk's continued transformation, with a direct connection between your activities and the future of the Autodesk business.

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As a Corporate Development Director, you will report to the Vice President, Corporate Development, and will lead cross functional deal teams in driving end-to-end deal execution. You will be a Deal Lead for all elements of the M&A process, including engaging with senior leaders across Autodesk and other partners both internally and externally. You will be a key player on the team driving multiple areas of strategic growth for Autodesk.

Responsibilities

  • Lead inorganic (M&A, investment, divestiture) execution activities for the Autodesk M&E business
  • Participate in development of inorganic growth strategy and translation into activities, pipelines and targets
  • Identify and source acquisitions for new businesses, technologies, markets, and/or geographic expansion. Lead due diligence and operational assessments to ensure successful implementation
  • Nurture and develop industry relationships and represent Autodesk externally
  • Monitor competitors and industry trends, work with in-house research departments to develop metrics, interpret results, devise corresponding market strategies, and present recommendations to business leaders
  • Work in a flexible environment that relies heavily on cross-functional interaction and dealing with remote resources
  • Demonstrate initiative, innovation, and team focus in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10+ years experience in investment banking, venture capital and/or corporate development
  • Proven M&A expertise with a robust track record of driving transactions from sourcing through integration
  • Proven deal planning, financial analysis and negotiation skills
  • Strong business sense and the ability to quickly learn and analyze a new market
  • Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and facilitative skills and the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of leadership
  • Executive presence and the ability to forge working relationships with external CEOs, lawyers, bankers, VCs and internally with executives throughout the company
  • Skillful in explaining complex concepts to a non-technical audience
  • Proven project-management capabilities in complex environments with evolving requirements, priorities, and deadlines with executive-level accountability/visibility
  • Previous M&E industry or consulting experience is preferred

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $171,800 and $277,970. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Client-provided location(s): Portland, OR, USA; Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: autodesk-24WD76505
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led