Education Program Manager — Named Accounts & Strategy

Autodesk; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk Education is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead high-visibility programs across functions, translating strategy into execution and driving measurable outcomes. You will govern program plans, track risks, and coordinate stakeholders and customers to deliver on complex initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring a consulting mindset, strong communication, and a track record of guiding multi-stakeholder efforts from planning through delivery, with up to 30% travel to customer sites and

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 with 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 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 commitments.
• Facilitate working sessions, identify trade-offs, and translate 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.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategy execution

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Autodesk Education is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead high-visibility programs across functions, translating strategy into execution and driving measurable outcomes. You will govern program plans, track risks, and coordinate stakeholders and customers to deliver on complex initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring a consulting mindset, strong communication, and a track record of guiding multi-stakeholder efforts from planning through delivery, with up to 30% travel to customer sites and