Principal, Design & Manufacturing Strategy
CO Salary Range: USD 148,200.00 - 239,800.00 per year
Job Requisition ID #
25WD92699
The French translation can be found below!/La traduction en français se trouve plus bas!
Position Overview
The Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team for Autodesk Education Experiences leads the company-wide education strategy and manages our most important strategic partnerships. As a leading member of our Strategy Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping go-to-market strategies for our Design & Manufacturing efforts in the global education sector. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy and Strategic Partnerships for Education, you will drive initiatives that expand Autodesk's reach and impact among students, educators, and key influencers worldwide, ensuring the next generation of Design & Make leaders around the world are prepared for the jobs of the future. This role can be fully remote or hybrid.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Atlanta, GA delivered to your inbox every week.

Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans to drive adoption and usage of Autodesk technology in education, focusing on market growth and competitive positioning
- Articulate data-driven priorities on the industries and programs, segments, and geographies we pursue through both direct and partner led motions
- Lead research and analysis of market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to inform strategy and prioritize opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including product, marketing, learning content, and field engagement-to launch impactful offerings and campaigns globally
- Manage, present to, and influence key senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and advance strategic initiatives
- Work closely with our field and partner teams, as well as our Business Analytics team, ensuring a regular feedback loop on the effectiveness of our strategies
- Actively engage with key industry associations, faculty, students, and administrators to champion Autodesk's education mission and bring customer-focused perspectives into our strategic initiatives
- Travel up to 20%
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of combined professional experience spanning both business strategy roles and direct experience in the design & manufacturing industry
- Background in strategy development (e.g. management consulting) and/or go-to-market strategy within an organization, with demonstrated ability to translate insights into actionable roadmaps
- Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to work with large data sets and extract insights from complex dashboards
- Hands-on experience with computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) tools, preferably Autodesk Fusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in and/or passion for secondary, post-secondary, and workforce education
- Experience in a technology or ed-tech organization. MBA a plus
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Description du poste
L'équipe Stratégie et partenariats stratégiques d'Autodesk Education Experiences dirige la stratégie éducative à l'échelle de l'entreprise et gère nos partenariats stratégiques les plus importants. En tant que membre clé de notre équipe Stratégie, vous jouerez un rôle central dans l'élaboration des stratégies de commercialisation pour nos activités de conception et de fabrication dans le secteur mondial de l'éducation. Sous la responsabilité du directeur principal de la stratégie et des partenariats stratégiques pour l'éducation, vous mènerez des initiatives visant à étendre la portée et l'influence d'Autodesk auprès des étudiants, des enseignants et des influenceurs clés à travers le monde, afin de garantir que la prochaine génération de leaders en conception et fabrication soit préparée aux emplois de demain. Ce poste peut être occupé à distance ou en mode hybride.
Responsabilités
- Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans stratégiques visant à promouvoir l'adoption et l'utilisation des technologies Autodesk dans l'éducation, en mettant l'accent sur la croissance du marché et le positionnement concurrentiel
- Définir des priorités fondées sur des données concernant les secteurs, les programmes, les segments et les zones géographiques que nous visons, à la fois par des actions directes et par des actions menées par des partenaires
- Diriger la recherche et l'analyse des tendances du marché, des besoins des clients et du paysage concurrentiel afin d'éclairer la stratégie et de hiérarchiser les opportunités
- Collaborer avec des équipes interfonctionnelles, notamment les équipes chargées des produits, du marketing, du contenu pédagogique et de l'engagement sur le terrain, afin de lancer des offres et des campagnes percutantes à l'échelle mondiale
- Gérer, présenter et influencer les principales parties prenantes internes et externes afin d'assurer l'alignement et de faire progresser les initiatives stratégiques
- Travailler en étroite collaboration avec nos équipes sur le terrain et nos partenaires, ainsi qu'avec notre équipe d'analyse commerciale, afin d'assurer un retour d'information régulier sur l'efficacité de nos stratégies
- S'engager activement auprès des principales associations industrielles, des enseignants, des étudiants et des administrateurs afin de défendre la mission éducative d'Autodesk et d'intégrer des perspectives axées sur le client dans nos initiatives stratégiques
- Voyager jusqu'à 20 % du temps
Qualifications minimales
- Plus de 10 ans d'expérience professionnelle combinée, à la fois dans des rôles liés à la stratégie commerciale et dans l'industrie de la conception et de la fabrication
- Expérience dans le développement de stratégies (par exemple, conseil en gestion) et/ou dans les stratégies de commercialisation au sein d'une organisation, avec une capacité avérée à traduire les idées en feuilles de route concrètes
- Solides compétences analytiques, avec une capacité avérée à travailler avec de grands ensembles de données et à extraire des informations à partir de tableaux de bord complexes
- Expérience pratique des outils de conception et de fabrication assistées par ordinateur (CAO/FAO), de préférence Autodesk Fusion
Qualifications souhaitées
- Expérience et/ou passion pour l'enseignement secondaire, postsecondaire et la formation professionnelle
- Expérience dans une organisation technologique ou spécialisée dans les technologies éducatives. MBA apprécié
Learn More
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 - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made 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 $148,200 and $239,800. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include 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 where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
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
- Professional Coaching
- Associate or Rotational 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