Senior People Business Partner Program Manager and Chief of Staff

Lensa; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior People Business Partner Program Manager and Chief of Staff to drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment. The role requires strong project management skills, analytical thinking, and collaboration with PBP leaders to enhance team performance and employee experience. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in HR or a related field and demonstrate excellent communication skills while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• HR/People Business Partner experience preferred.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PBP leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
• Manage internal communications including updates and presentations.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives ensuring execution and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Change management

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Senior People Business Partner Program Manager and Chief of Staff

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Job Requisition ID #
25WD89449

Position Overview

As the Senior Chief of Staff/Program Manager for the People Business Partner (PBP) organization, you will collaborate with PBP leaders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance team and business performance, and ensure seamless execution and employee experience.

Our PBP function is a strategic arm of the organization, focusing on Organizational Development and Talent Management. The PBP community partners with Autodesk executives to develop and implement divisional talent strategies that serve as key enablers of the overall business strategy.

This position will support 3 leaders and can be 100% remote based in Canada or the U.S., with a preference for the PT or MT zones.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve an efficient operating cadence for the PBP community, aligning with People & Places (PPL) and business rhythms, including succession planning, compensation, performance reviews, and talent development.
• Coordinate and facilitate PBP staff and extended staff meetings, functional meetings, and offsites. Build agendas and ensure clear documentation of decisions, next steps, and follow-ups.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Business Partner Practice Leads, helping prioritize initiatives and drive decision-making within Practice Areas and the broader PBP community.
• Partner cross-functionally across PPL to strengthen alignment between Centers of Excellence (COE) and PBP organizations.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, representing the PBP perspective and influencing program design, delivery, and enablement.
• Partner with Insights Partners to generate insights for PBP Practice Leads using key employee metrics, leveraging tools such as the People Insights Portal and customized reporting.
• Drive short- to mid-term functional and practice-specific initiatives by identifying challenges, framing problems, and delivering solutions. Translate strategies into actionable outcomes.
• Manage internal communications including drafting emails, updates, presentations, and reports for PBP function and executive audiences on behalf of Practice Leads.
• Provide support in prioritization and execution for PBP Practice Leads, translating strategic vision into actionable outcomes.
• Collaborate with the PBP Executive Assistant and provide work direction as needed regarding functional priorities, initiatives, meeting cadences, and offsites.
• Build and maintain a trusted and collaborative relationship with the CPO’s Chief of Staff and Go to Market. Operate as a strong partner in strategic planning and execution.
• Lead and influence across PPL functions, including Performance Consulting, Talent Management, Diversity & Belonging, Compensation, Learning & Development, and People Analytics, as well as Employee Listening, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, and GTM functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, with a BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Prior HR/People Business Partner experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with experience working with large data sets to derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and align leaders and stakeholders across matrixed organizations.
• Ability to manage operating cadences and drive alignment across teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results.
• Experience coordinating and leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring execution and accountability.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strategic Thinking - Proactively responds to evolving business/functional needs and objectives.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Change management skills.

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