Senior Manager, Learning Technology & Innovation

Autodesk, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 208,120; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Manager of Learning Technology & Innovation to define and execute a modern, AI-enabled learning ecosystem across Talent Development. You will lead governance, experimentation, and analytics while partnering with ESE, PISD, IT, and external partners to optimize learning operations and outcomes.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, learning science, product management, and AI fluency to transform how employees learn, grow, and perform within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Learning Technologies, Education, Organizational Development, HR, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 8–12+ years leading learning technology, digital learning, learning innovation, product management, or learning experience design in a global tech organization
• Deep expertise across modern learning ecosystems including LMS/LXP, AI-enabled platforms, learning analytics, and digital learning tools
• Experience applying Generative AI and emerging tech to learning, knowledge management, productivity, or employee experience
• Strong understanding of learning science, instructional design, adult learning, and performance consulting
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving HR, IT, Analytics, Digital Experience, and stakeholders
• Proven ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, governance models, and measurable outcomes
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Autodesk's Talent Development technology and innovation strategy
• Define the vision for a modern, AI-enabled learning ecosystem
• Evaluate emerging technologies and translate innovation into scalable value
• Establish governance and best practices for secure use of learning technologies
• Lead AI strategy for Talent Development across learning lifecycle
• Drive experimentation, prototyping, testing, and scaling of AI-enabled experiences
• Develop frameworks and governance for integrating AI into learning design and operations
• Partner with enterprise AI initiatives to shape Autodesk's AI-native workforce strategy
• Lead learning personalization strategies tailored to roles and careers
• Bring learning into the flow of work with AI-powered recommendations and embedded guidance
• Collaborate with Talent Development centers to integrate technology
• Ensure learning experiences are modern, scalable, intuitive, measurable
• Own strategy, roadmap, governance, optimization and adoption of learning tech ecosystem
• Partner with ESE to improve operations, performance, and integrations
• Evaluate and recommend future investments in digital learning ecosystem
• Strengthen learning analytics with PISD
• Create dashboards linking investments to outcomes
• Leverage data to improve learner experiences and platform adoption
• Elevate digital, AI, and tech capabilities of Talent Development
• Coach designers, facilitators, and partners to leverage AI
• Develop standards, playbooks, and templates to improve quality and efficiency
• Apply product management, agile, and human-centered design to learning experiences
• Lead rapid experimentation and prototyping to improve performance
• Build and manage an innovation portfolio across Talent Development
• Represent Talent Development in enterprise AI discussions
• Shape an AI-native organization partnering Autodesk-wide
• Serve as trusted advisor on innovation and learning tech

Skills

Learning technology

Product management

Learning experience design

AI fluency

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Learning Technologies, Education, Organizational Development, HR, CS, Business

Tools

Docebo

Cornerstone

Degreed

Absorb

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD99630 Position Overview: At Autodesk, we believe learning is a strategic capability that enables our people, our customers, and our business to thrive in an AI-native future. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Manager, Learning Technology & Innovation to lead the evolution of our learning technology ecosystem and shape how technology transforms learning across the enterprise. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Development, this leader will define and execute the technology and innovation strategy that powers Talent Development. Partnering across Leadership Development, Learning Experience Design, Human-Centered Design, Onboarding, Talent Development Operations, and Talent Development Business Partners, this role will design, scale, and continuously improve technology-enabled learning solutions that accelerate capability building across Autodesk. This leader will also serve as a strategic partner to Employee Success Enablement (ESE), People Insights & Solution Design (PISD), Digital Employee Experience, IT, and external technology partners to optimize learning operations, strengthen learning analytics, and create personalized, data-informed learning experiences embedded into the flow of work. As Autodesk continues building an AI-native organization, this role will champion the responsible application of AI and emerging technologies across Talent Development, elevate the organization’s technology capabilities, and partner across the enterprise to shape the future of work through innovative learning experiences that improve human performance. This role requires a unique combination of strategic thinking, learning science, product management, AI fluency, technical acumen, change leadership, and curiosity. The ideal candidate is passionate about emerging technologies, understands the rapidly evolving learning technology landscape, and thrives on experimenting, prototyping, and scaling innovative solutions that transform how people learn, grow, and perform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Autodesk's Talent Development technology and innovation strategy aligned with business priorities and the future of work
• Define the vision and roadmap for a modern, AI-enabled learning ecosystem that supports enterprise learning, performance, knowledge sharing, and continuous capability development
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor solutions, translating innovation into scalable business value
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices that enable secure, effective, and responsible use of learning technologies
• Lead Autodesk's AI strategy for Talent Development by identifying opportunities to leverage Generative AI, intelligent automation, copilots, AI agents, and emerging technologies across the learning lifecycle
• Drive rapid experimentation, prototyping, testing, and scaling of AI-enabled learning experiences
• Develop repeatable frameworks and governance for integrating AI into learning design, content development, coaching, personalization, measurement, and operations
• Partner with enterprise AI initiatives to help shape Autodesk's AI-native workforce strategy
• Lead Autodesk's learning personalization strategy, creating experiences tailored to employees' roles, skills, career aspirations, and business priorities
• Bring learning into the flow of work through AI-powered recommendations, digital learning experiences, performance support, communities, coaching, and embedded guidance
• Partner across Talent Development Centers of Excellence to integrate technology into Leadership Development, Learning Experience Design, Human-Centered Design, Onboarding, and capability-building initiatives
• Ensure learning experiences are modern, intuitive, scalable, and measurable
• Own the strategy, roadmap, governance, optimization, and adoption of Autodesk's learning technology ecosystem, including LMS, LXP, AI-enabled learning platforms, content technologies, learning experience tools, and future digital learning capabilities
• Partner closely with Employee Success Enablement (ESE) to continuously improve learning operations, platform performance, learner experience, integrations, and operational excellence
• Evaluate and recommend future investments that strengthen Autodesk's digital learning ecosystem
• Partner with People Insights & Solution Design (PISD) to strengthen learning analytics, experimentation, reporting, and measurement
• Establish meaningful dashboards and success metrics that connect learning investments to capability development, employee growth, business outcomes, and organizational performance
• Leverage data to continuously improve learner experiences, platform adoption, and program effectiveness
• Elevate the digital, AI, and technology capabilities of the Talent Development organization
• Coach, train, and enable instructional designers, facilitators, learning consultants, program managers, and business partners to confidently leverage AI and learning technologies in their work
• Develop standards, playbooks, prompt libraries, templates, and best practices that improve quality, efficiency, innovation, and scalability across the Talent Development portfolio
• Apply product management principles, agile methodologies, and human-centered design to learning experiences
• Lead rapid experimentation, user research, prototyping, and continuous iteration to deliver solutions that improve employee performance and business impact
• Build and manage an innovation portfolio, evaluating opportunities, scaling successful pilots, and retiring low-value solutions
• Represent Talent Development in enterprise discussions related to AI, workforce transformation, digital employee experience, and organizational capability
• Partner across Autodesk to shape an AI-native organization where learning, technology, and human performance are deeply integrated
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Talent Development leadership on innovation, learning technology, and future workforce trends

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Learning Technologies, Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• 8–12+ years leading learning technology, digital learning, learning innovation, product management, or learning experience design within a global technology organization
• Deep expertise across modern learning ecosystems, including LMS/LXP, AI-enabled learning platforms, learning analytics, skills technologies, enterprise collaboration platforms, and digital learning tools
• Demonstrated experience applying Generative AI and emerging technologies to learning, knowledge management, productivity, or employee experience
• Strong understanding of learning science, instructional design, adult learning, and performance consulting
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving HR, IT, Operations, Analytics, Digital Experience, and business stakeholders
• Proven ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, governance models, and measurable business outcomes
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a global SaaS or technology company
• Experience managing enterprise learning platforms such as Docebo, Cornerstone, Degreed, Absorb, or similar ecosystems
• Familiarity with AI copilots, LLMs, intelligent agents, learning analytics platforms, xAPI/LRS, skills taxonomies, and personalization engines
• Experience leading organizational AI adoption or digital transformation initiatives

Learn More About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $116,000 and $208,120. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!