PPL Programs Delivery Manager

PowerToFly; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a remote People Programs Manager in Canada to lead the delivery and optimization of HR programs. The role requires at least 3 years of HR management experience and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will excel in a complex global environment, ensuring smooth rollouts of People programs. This position offers substantial benefits, including a work-life balance and a strong culture of diversity and belonging.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Work‑Life Balance

Paid volunteer time off

6‑Week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Employee Resource Groups

A “week of rest” at year’s end

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR or People program management.
• Experience with global initiatives and enhancing employee experience.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and adoption of global People/HR programs.
• Develop change management and service delivery readiness plans.
• Track program performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR platforms

Collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Teams, Zoom, Miro)

Job description

The People Programs Delivery (PPD) Team

The People Programs Delivery (PPD) team sits within People Services and is responsible for ensuring global service delivery readiness, driving operational excellence, and enabling the successful adoption of people programs across our People Experience (PEX) and People & Places (PPL) organizations.

We partner closely across PEX and PPL to align priorities, strengthen collaboration, and continuously improve how People programs are designed, delivered, and experienced by Autodeskers worldwide.

Position Overview

This is a 12-month fixed-term employee contract. This position will report to the Sr Manager, People Programs Delivery and will be 100% remote in Canada.

As a global People Programs Manager, you will lead the delivery, optimization, and adoption of global People/HR programs and practices. You will work at the intersection of strategy and execution—partnering with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure programs are scalable, operationally ready, and deliver a world-class employee experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, global environments and enjoys turning change into clarity, consistency, and measurable impact.

How You’ll Find Success

• Change Leadership: Proactively anticipate and manage the downstream impacts of change across people, programs, processes, policies, and technology to ensure smooth rollouts and strong adoption.
• Collaborative Improvement: Partner with COEs and stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize solutions, and deliver operational improvements with measurable outcomes.
• Innovative Mindset: Champion new ideas, tools, and technologies that automate, streamline, and enhance People programs and workflows.
• Stakeholder Empathy: Build trusted relationships by understanding stakeholder needs and translating them into scalable, user-centered solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of global People/HR programs in partnership with COEs and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Develop and execute change management and service delivery readiness plans for new and evolving programs, processes, and practices.
• Track program performance and service delivery metrics, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Gather and synthesize employee and stakeholder feedback to inform program design and delivery enhancements.
• Design and deliver enablement, training, and communications to support consistent adoption across People Services and PEX teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and the employee experience.
• Facilitate retrospectives and post‑implementation reviews to assess outcomes and drive iterative improvements.
• Support global project execution with a strong focus on risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and delivery excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in HR or People program management with exposure to global initiatives and employee experience

The Ideal Candidate

• Prior success driving process improvement and operational excellence
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across levels and geographies
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to build strong cross‑functional partnerships and deliver results collaboratively
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures with a global‑first mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HR platforms, and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Teams, Zoom, Miro)
• Experience supporting global benefits programs is a plus

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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 – 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!

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.

What Autodesk Has to Offer

Autodesk makes the software and tools that help people imagine, design, and make a better world. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with their software. Autodesk offers their employees benefits like:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Work‑Life Balance
• Paid volunteer time off
• 6‑Week paid sabbatical every 4 years
• Employee Resource Groups
• A “week of rest” at year’s end

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