Principal Business Consultant

Job Requisition ID #

25WD90443

Position Overview

Autodesk Consulting is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Business Strategy Consultant with a proven track record in executing and enabling Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) and Industrialized Construction (IC) strategies. The ideal candidate will bring deep insight into global trends in DfMA/IC, a strategic mindset, and experience in turning vision into execution.

You are a seasoned strategic thinker with cross-functional expertise in industry domains and emerging technologies. You possess the ability to work closely with executive-level clients to co-develop digital transformation strategies, define value metrics, assess current performance, and shape implementable solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. This is a Tokyo-based role that offers the opportunity to be a key part of Autodesk's efforts to lead innovation in construction and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategic transformation initiatives, including supply chain integration, digitalization, Industry 4.0, enterprise asset management, BIM, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and related innovation programs
• Translate visionary ideas and market trends into measurable business outcomes
• Collaborate closely with executive and senior business leaders to clarify and prioritize strategic goals
• Work cross-functionally with solution architects, consultants, and Autodesk stakeholders to propose optimal approaches and deliver customer-ready solutions
• Contribute to the creation, review, and management of high-quality deliverables such as proposals, business assessments, recommendations, workflow documentation, and process analysis
• Support project scoping, estimation, work breakdown structuring, and delivery methodology selection
• Facilitate effective decision-making and resolution of complex business/technical issues
• Support sales pursuits and identify additional product/service opportunities within client organizations
• Help establish Autodesk as a thought leader by developing and promoting compelling insights in the DfMA/IC space
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as required

• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or industrial consulting
• Deep process knowledge of Autodesk and/or competitor products such as ACC, Inventor, Factory Design Suite, Fusion 360, Dynamo, BIM 360, and Revit etc
• Strong facilitation skills for both in-person and remote sessions, including conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts and build influence with stakeholders
• Skilled in defining practical, value-driven solutions grounded in both product and domain knowledge
• Proven collaborator and team player, able to support and work effectively across shared responsibility teams

• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with BIM 360
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in DfMA and IC implementation
• Familiarity with global DfMA/IC trends and innovations, and how they apply in the Japanese market
• Strong vision development and strategic planning experience
• A mindset focused on how we can make it work, with a bias for execution
• A leadership attitude aligned with Autodesk's mission to lead the industry transformation in IC and digital construction