Senior Operations Program Lead, Cross-Functional & AI-Driven

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

Job summary

Autodesk, based in Barcelona with a hybrid work model, seeks a Program Manager to drive complex cross-functional initiatives across Deal & Partner Operations. You will translate requirements into scalable processes, guide multiple workstreams, and communicate progress to senior leadership.

You will lead change management, leverage AI/data tools to improve efficiency, and build organizational capability in sales tools and processes. Collaboration with global stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, program management, or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional programs from definition to delivery.
• Experience in program management within a global, complex organization.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder needs.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and communicate to executives.
• Experience leading change-management and organizational readiness.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Airtable, SharePoint, or similar tools.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments.
• Experience using AI, automation, or data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs from scoping through implementation aligned with strategic objectives.
• Translate requirements into clear business processes and scalable solutions.
• Coordinate parallel workstreams, manage dependencies, risks, and decisions.
• Evaluate problems, prioritize risks, and propose innovative, long-term solutions.
• Identify gaps and introduce new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority and adapt communications.
• Lead program reviews with leadership and monitor progress against objectives.
• Guide change management and organizational readiness activities.
• Leverage AI and data tools to automate routine work and communications.
• Develop subject-matter experts and maintain knowledge of sales tools and processes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Change management

AI / Automation awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/operations/program management

Tools

Salesforce

Airtable

SharePoint

Job description

Autodesk, based in Barcelona with a hybrid work model, seeks a Program Manager to drive complex cross-functional initiatives across Deal & Partner Operations. You will translate requirements into scalable processes, guide multiple workstreams, and communicate progress to senior leadership.

You will lead change management, leverage AI/data tools to improve efficiency, and build organizational capability in sales tools and processes. Collaboration with global stakeholders is essential.