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Principal, Design & Manufacturing Strategy (San Francisco) Job at Autodesk in Sa
Autodesk, San Francisco, CA, US
Principal, Design & Manufacturing Strategy
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The Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team for Autodesk Education Experiences leads the company-wide education strategy and manages our most important strategic partnerships. As a leading member of our Strategy Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping go-to-market strategies for our Design & Manufacturing efforts in the global education sector. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy and Strategic Partnerships for Education, you will drive initiatives that expand Autodesks reach and impact among students, educators, and key influencers worldwide, ensuring the next generation of Design & Make leaders around the world are prepared for the jobs of the future. This role can be fully remote or hybrid.
Develop and implement strategic plans to drive adoption and usage of Autodesk technology in education, focusing on market growth and competitive positioning
Articulate data-driven priorities on the industries and programs, segments, and geographies we pursue through both direct and partner led motions
Lead research and analysis of market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to inform strategy and prioritize opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding product, marketing, learning content, and field engagementto launch impactful offerings and campaigns globally
Manage, present to, and influence key senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and advance strategic initiatives
Work closely with our field and partner teams, as well as our Business Analytics team, ensuring a regular feedback loop on the effectiveness of our strategies
Actively engage with key industry associations, faculty, students, and administrators to champion Autodesks education mission and bring customer-focused perspectives into our strategic initiatives
Travel up to 20%
10+ years of combined professional experience spanning both business strategy roles and direct experience in the design & manufacturing industry
~ Background in strategy development (e.g. management consulting) and/or go-to-market strategy within an organization, with demonstrated ability to translate insights into actionable roadmaps
~ Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to work with large data sets and extract insights from complex dashboards
~ Hands-on experience with computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) tools, preferably Autodesk Fusion
Experience in and/or passion for secondary, post-secondary, and workforce education
MBA a plus
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.
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