Education Program Manager: Lead Cross‑Functional Initiatives

Autodesk; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk Education seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex, highly visible programs spanning multiple functions and priorities. You will translate strategy into execution, align stakeholders, establish governance, and drive measurable outcomes.

This role blends strong program leadership with a consulting mindset, operating in ambiguous environments to identify priorities, frame decisions, and push teams forward with clarity and urgency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, management consulting, strategy and operations, or PMO roles.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive action through stakeholders who do not report to you, including senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to customer institutions and Autodesk events, up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Translate defined objectives into clear scope, milestones, owners, dependencies, and success measures.
• Build and run the operating mechanisms: program plans, action and risk tracking, status updates, and governance.
• Surface risks, dependencies, and execution gaps early and recommend practical solutions.
• Drive decisions to closure and hold owners, including senior stakeholders, to their commitments; follow up persistently and elevate blockers before they become misses.
• Facilitate working sessions, identify trade-offs, and translate business or customer needs into actionable plans.
• Own selected budget, vendor, and reporting responsibilities.
• Continuously improve how the team plans, executes and tracks.
• Work independently, with guidance at critical points, and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Travel readiness

Job description

Autodesk Education seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex, highly visible programs spanning multiple functions and priorities. You will translate strategy into execution, align stakeholders, establish governance, and drive measurable outcomes.

This role blends strong program leadership with a consulting mindset, operating in ambiguous environments to identify priorities, frame decisions, and push teams forward with clarity and urgency.