Chief of Staff, PDMS Design

Autodesk; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 228,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto seeks a Chief of Staff to manage strategic planning and facilitate team operations. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of program management experience, along with strong communication skills and a proficiency in AI tools. This role will involve collaborating with executives and designing effective team structures for maximum efficiency. A hybrid work model is supported, providing flexibility in location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual cash bonuses

Stock grants

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program and process management.
• Experience in matrixed environments.
• Background in technical communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft O365 and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate VP staff meetings.
• Leverage smart technology for operations.
• Manage strategic planning processes.
• Prepare communication strategies for C-level.

Skills

Program and process management

Team building

Change management

Technical communication

Proficient in AI tools

Communication skills

Project management tools

Tools

Microsoft O365

AirTable

Job description

Position Overview

Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. If you’ve ever driven a modern car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced something amazing that was designed and made with Autodesk software. The Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions (PDMS) portfolio focuses on the product development lifecycle — from design and validation to production engineering, manufacturing execution, and operations. We develop the tools that help millions of professionals and students around the world design and make great products.

Reporting to the Vice President of PDMS Design, the successful candidate will be a highly strategic, action-oriented, and adaptable leader. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for managing the team’s operating model, meeting and decision-making structures, communication plans, strategic partner agreements, and improving team coordination through automation and next generation tool adoption. This role will be responsible for team and organizational health by making sure the Design staff operates efficiently, with high trust, clear priorities and a strong sense of urgency.

This role is critical to our success, as we need to actively manage the ongoing changes and evolutions of our business, support our team in delivering on goals, and constantly optimize our operations to adapt. The ideal candidate will have a track record of helping to build high performing global teams and enjoy working with a smart technology focused organization in a fast-paced environment.

Preference for candidates in Bay Area, Boston, Novi, Portland or Toronto to work hybrid/remote.

Responsibilities

• Designing and facilitating VP staff level and other key stakeholder meetings, ensuring meeting effectiveness

• Operating with an AI first mindset, leveraging smart technology to bring insights and efficiency to daily operations

• Helping to maximize the impact of the VP Design staff, and assisting with the health and development of that team

• Managing the PDMS-Design strategic planning process

• Identifying key decisions and serving as a Decision-Making coach and facilitator

• Managing the Design Program Management function and direct reports to maximize efficiency, speed, and impact of software deliveries

• Developing and executing the organization’s communication strategy, including C-level communication tools such as visual presentations, deck building, content management and governance as well as organization wide forums such as all-hands, internal web sites, newsletters, etc.

• Ensuring preparation for regular check-ins, interlocks, updates and report outs typically with Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and virtual meeting formats with attendees from multiple time zones

• Collaborating with the PDMS Chief of Staff cohort and operating as a leader within the broader organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience of program and/or process management, with associated strategy and people development preferred

• Accomplishments as a team builder and facilitator capable of helping drive decisions and create clarity in complex, matrixed environment

• Experience hiring, scaling, and leading high-performing program management teams

• Significant experience in managing change across a complex organization

• Successful background in building and executing broad technical communication plans

• Able to turn highly complex technical projects into simple components that are easy to understand

• Successful background in building and galvanizing effective teams

• Experience with C-level presentation building, excellent communication skills

• Highly proficient with rapidly evolving AI tools and Microsoft O365 a must

• Proficiency with AirTable or other project management tools and techniques preferred

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 $165,800 and $268,180. 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