Education Programs Lead - Named Accounts (Remote)

Autodesk, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk Education is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex, high-visibility programs across functions, translating strategy into execution and aligning stakeholders and customers. You will establish governance, drive measurable business outcomes, and navigate ambiguous environments with clarity and urgency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program management or related roles, excels in stakeholder management, and can influence without authority, including senior leaders.

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 escalate 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

Job description

Autodesk Education is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex, high-visibility programs across functions, translating strategy into execution and aligning stakeholders and customers. You will establish governance, drive measurable business outcomes, and navigate ambiguous environments with clarity and urgency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program management or related roles, excels in stakeholder management, and can influence without authority, including senior leaders.