Business Operations Management Program Manager

Autodesk, Inc; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk seeks a Business Operations Management Program Manager in Barcelona to lead cross-functional programs across Deal & Partner Operations. You will translate requirements into scalable processes, manage dependencies, and guide initiatives from scoping to implementation.

You will influence without direct authority, communicate progress to executives, and apply data, automation, and AI to improve efficiency and decision-making. Hybrid work arrangement in Spain is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/operations or related field.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs or initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs from scoping through implementation.
• Translate requirements into scalable processes and workflows.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to guide program plans.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to leadership teams.
• Lead change-management and organizational-readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and IT to automate workflows using AI/data tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Airtable

SharePoint

Job description

Job ID26WD101331Job Requisition ID #26WD101331Position OverviewThe Business Operations Management Program Manager is responsible for driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across Deal & Partner Operations. This role leads programs and projects from definition through implementation, translating business and subject-matter requirements into scalable processes, work instructions, and operational solutions that support organizational priorities.Working closely with Deal & Partner Operations leadership and stakeholders across Autodesk, you will identify process gaps, evaluate risks and trade-offs, align parallel workstreams, and guide programs toward measurable outcomes. You will independently navigate complex and evolving requirements, influence without direct authority, and communicate recommendations, progress, and challenges to audiences at multiple levels of the organization.You will also support organizational readiness and change adoption, strengthen subject-matter expertise across the organization, and use data, business applications, automation, and AI to improve efficiency, decision-making, and communication.This role reports to the Senior Manager of Business Operations Management and Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Deal & Partner Operations.The position is based in Barcelona and follows Autodesk’s hybrid work model.ResponsibilitiesLead complex, cross-functional programs and projects from scoping through implementation, ensuring alignment with Deal & Partner Operations’ strategic objectivesTranslate specialized subject-matter requirements into clear business requirements, scalable processes, and operational solutionsManage and align multiple parallel workstreams, integrating critical dependencies, risks, and decisions into the overall program plan and established operating processesEvaluate complex problems, priorities, risks, and trade-offs to recommend innovative solutions and make informed, long-term scoping decisionsIdentify process gaps and inefficiencies, and introduce new ideas, technologies, and solutions that improve operational effectivenessInfluence and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, adapting communication approaches to support decision-making and program outcomesPartner with Deal & Partner Operations leadership through regular program reviews to monitor progress, address risks, and maintain alignment with strategic objectivesCommunicate program recommendations, progress, risks, and challenges clearly to audiences at multiple levels, escalating concerns when timely leadership action is requiredLead change management and organizational readiness activities using established Deal & Partner Operations communication and adoption practicesLeverage AI, data, and business applications to automate routine work, analyze complex information, and streamline program communicationsBuild organizational capability by developing subject-matter experts and maintaining a broad understanding of relevant sales tools, programs, and processesOperate independently, seeking guidance primarily for the most complex or unusual situationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, operations, program management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceSignificant experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or operational initiatives from definition through implementationExperience in program management, business operations, sales operations, or a related discipline within a complex, global organizationDemonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, risks, priorities, and competing stakeholder needsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to evaluate options, assess trade-offs, and recommend scalable solutionsDemonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority, including navigating negotiation and conflict constructivelyExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience tailoring recommendations, program updates, and risk escalations for operational and executive audiencesExperience leading change-management, organizational-readiness, or process-adoption activitiesProficiency with business applications and collaboration platforms; experience with Salesforce, Airtable, SharePoint, or similar tools is beneficialAbility to operate independently in ambiguous and evolving environments, exercising sound judgment on complex or unusual issuesExperience using AI, automation, or data-analysis tools to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, or program communicationPreferred QualificationsExperience with instructional design, adult learning principles, or the development of training and enablement materials is considered an asset#AC-1Learn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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!Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Spain based roles, we expect a starting base salary between 54,000 EUR and 79,200 EUR. 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.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belongingIn-Person Onboarding and Identity VerificationThis role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.