Senior Manager AI Strategy
Autodesk, Columbus, OH, United States
Job Requisition ID
25WD93654
Position Overview Autodesk is building the Forma Industry Cloud, a next-generation solution redefining how the built environment is designed, delivered, and operated. Forma represents a fundamental shift: from files to granular data, from silos to hyper collaboration, and from traditional BIM to outcome-driven workflows powered by AI. It brings together people, processes, and intelligence across the AECO ecosystem to help the industry work smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
As AI rapidly reshapes architecture, engineering, construction, and operations, Autodesk is seeking a Senior Manager, AECO AI Strategy to define the strategic direction for AI within the industry cloud and across the AECO portfolio. This role is responsible for identifying high-value opportunities, shaping investment priorities, and guiding how Autodesk brings responsible, applied AI to market in ways that deliver measurable customer and business impact.
This highly strategic and cross-functional role reports directly to the Senior Director, AECO Industry Expansion Strategy and partners closely with product, research, industry leadership and other teams to ensure alignment and execution on Autodesk’s long-term AI vision.
Location: East Coast, United States, Remote
Responsibilities AI Strategy and Portfolio Direction
Partner with product, research, and industry teams to define Autodesk’s long-term AI strategy for AECO
Identify, assess, and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across planning, design, construction, and operations
Develop frameworks that guide investment, differentiation, and integration of AI across Autodesk’s product ecosystem
Ensure AI initiatives align with the Forma Industry Cloud vision and broader portfolio strategy
Customer and Market Insights
Engage with customers, partners, and innovators to validate AI opportunities and future-state workflows
Translate technical AI capabilities into clear customer value propositions and outcome-driven use‑case narratives
Bring market signals (competitive trends, industry shifts, adoption barriers) into Autodesk’s strategic planning
Decision Support & Strategic Alignment
Build executive‑ready strategy briefs, analyses, and recommendations that inform prioritization and resource allocation
Drive cross‑functional alignment on AI direction, ensuring product, GTM, and industry teams execute against shared priorities
Provide clarity on where AI creates differentiation versus where it scales efficiency or addresses core customer needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with product and data science teams to ensure AI strategy is grounded in technical feasibility and customer workflow reality
Partner with GTM, marketing, and industry teams to ensure AI capabilities are positioned clearly and consistently
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, computer science, data science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years in AI strategy, product strategy, or innovation roles within AECO or the technology sector
Deep understanding of AECO workflows, data ecosystems, and industry challenges
Familiarity with AI technologies such as machine learning, generative design, predictive analytics, and automation
Experience influencing senior leadership and partnering across technical and non-technical functions
Plus: Experience with cloud platforms, data interoperability, or applied AI in design and construction contexts
The Ideal Candidate
Is strategic and technically fluent leader who understands how AI is transforming AECO
Is experienced in connecting AI capabilities to real-world customer workflows, business outcomes, and value creation
Is skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts into clear, actionable direction for product and business stakeholders
Is strong at navigating ambiguity and influencing across product, research, and executive teams
Is passionate about enabling responsible AI adoption in design, engineering, construction, and operations
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 at 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 $148,200 and $239,800. 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.
Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more at https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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Position Overview Autodesk is building the Forma Industry Cloud, a next-generation solution redefining how the built environment is designed, delivered, and operated. Forma represents a fundamental shift: from files to granular data, from silos to hyper collaboration, and from traditional BIM to outcome-driven workflows powered by AI. It brings together people, processes, and intelligence across the AECO ecosystem to help the industry work smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
As AI rapidly reshapes architecture, engineering, construction, and operations, Autodesk is seeking a Senior Manager, AECO AI Strategy to define the strategic direction for AI within the industry cloud and across the AECO portfolio. This role is responsible for identifying high-value opportunities, shaping investment priorities, and guiding how Autodesk brings responsible, applied AI to market in ways that deliver measurable customer and business impact.
This highly strategic and cross-functional role reports directly to the Senior Director, AECO Industry Expansion Strategy and partners closely with product, research, industry leadership and other teams to ensure alignment and execution on Autodesk’s long-term AI vision.
Location: East Coast, United States, Remote
Responsibilities AI Strategy and Portfolio Direction
Partner with product, research, and industry teams to define Autodesk’s long-term AI strategy for AECO
Identify, assess, and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across planning, design, construction, and operations
Develop frameworks that guide investment, differentiation, and integration of AI across Autodesk’s product ecosystem
Ensure AI initiatives align with the Forma Industry Cloud vision and broader portfolio strategy
Customer and Market Insights
Engage with customers, partners, and innovators to validate AI opportunities and future-state workflows
Translate technical AI capabilities into clear customer value propositions and outcome-driven use‑case narratives
Bring market signals (competitive trends, industry shifts, adoption barriers) into Autodesk’s strategic planning
Decision Support & Strategic Alignment
Build executive‑ready strategy briefs, analyses, and recommendations that inform prioritization and resource allocation
Drive cross‑functional alignment on AI direction, ensuring product, GTM, and industry teams execute against shared priorities
Provide clarity on where AI creates differentiation versus where it scales efficiency or addresses core customer needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with product and data science teams to ensure AI strategy is grounded in technical feasibility and customer workflow reality
Partner with GTM, marketing, and industry teams to ensure AI capabilities are positioned clearly and consistently
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, computer science, data science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years in AI strategy, product strategy, or innovation roles within AECO or the technology sector
Deep understanding of AECO workflows, data ecosystems, and industry challenges
Familiarity with AI technologies such as machine learning, generative design, predictive analytics, and automation
Experience influencing senior leadership and partnering across technical and non-technical functions
Plus: Experience with cloud platforms, data interoperability, or applied AI in design and construction contexts
The Ideal Candidate
Is strategic and technically fluent leader who understands how AI is transforming AECO
Is experienced in connecting AI capabilities to real-world customer workflows, business outcomes, and value creation
Is skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts into clear, actionable direction for product and business stakeholders
Is strong at navigating ambiguity and influencing across product, research, and executive teams
Is passionate about enabling responsible AI adoption in design, engineering, construction, and operations
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 at 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 $148,200 and $239,800. 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.
Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more at https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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