Director, Communications Business Partner – Design & Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies supporting Autodesk’s Design & Manufacturing product groups

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership

Shape both internal and external communications to advance business priorities

Own the end-to-end communications strategy for PDMS

Develop quarterly and annual communications plans tied to business outcomes

Lead executive communications including keynotes, investor-facing content, and Board materials

Build and execute a thought leadership platform for PDMS leaders

Develop high-impact content including speeches, presentations, and messaging frameworks

Drive strategic speaking opportunities aligned with business priorities

Lead media relations strategy and build relationships with press, analysts, and influencers

Position Autodesk as a leader in Design & Manufacturing through storytelling and engagement

Partner with global teams to amplify product launches and customer stories

Develop internal communications strategies that align teams to business priorities

Support key internal moments including All Hands and leadership messaging

Manage budgets, resources, and external partners

Requirements

Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives

Experience leading integrated communications strategies

Experience leading teams or managing agencies

Strong media relations background

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to operate in a matrixed organization

Strong project management and analytical skills

Experience in design, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial technology sectors (preferred)

Experience supporting product organizations (preferred)

Global communications experience (preferred)

Experience supporting major industry or investor events (preferred)

Hard Skills

integrated communications strategies

executive communications

content development

media relations strategy

project management

analytical skills

Soft Skills

influence

advising senior executives

team leadership

written communication

verbal communication

operating in a matrixed organization

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