Education Programs Manager: Strategic Cross-Functional Lead

Autodesk, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join the Education team. You will lead complex, highly visible programs spanning multiple functions and priorities, translating strategy into execution and driving measurable outcomes.

You will manage governance, surface risks, and steer cross‑functional teams, with travel up to 30%. The ideal candidate brings consulting discipline, excellent communication, and a passion for higher education within a fast‑paced environment.

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.

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 escape 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

Management consulting

Strategy & operations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join the Education team. You will lead complex, highly visible programs spanning multiple functions and priorities, translating strategy into execution and driving measurable outcomes.

You will manage governance, surface risks, and steer cross‑functional teams, with travel up to 30%. The ideal candidate brings consulting discipline, excellent communication, and a passion for higher education within a fast‑paced environment.