Program Project Manager

Job Title: Project/Program Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA 94105 (Occasional onsite)

Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

(No set number of days, but I expect that they would arrange times to meet local colleagues and attend in-person events related to their programs as needed.)

Other Location: Portland, Seattle Denver also good options

Must haves Skills:

• Program Management in SaaS based Software Development company like Autodesk
• Complex cross-functional team leadership
• Experience in managing mindset, skillset & toolset changes to sales, marketing and/or Customer Success
• Prosci Change Management, Facilitation and PMP are all nice to have

Job Description:

• This role supports Autodesk’s Go-to-Market (GTM) Transformation & Programs team, reporting to the Senior Manager.
• The Project/Program Manager is responsible for leading transformation and growth initiatives that directly drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and productivity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional transformation programs within Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success functions.
• Develop and maintain program charters, project plans, milestones, and risk management frameworks.
• Drive governance, structure, and operating cadence—ensuring smooth communication and timely decision-making.
• Partner with product and IT teams to align business and technical goals.
• Identify bottlenecks, escalate risks, and propose actionable solutions.
• Ensure all initiatives are measurable and tied to Autodesk’s strategic GTM objectives.
• Apply both the “science” (structured PM methodologies) and “art” (stakeholder influence, facilitation, and storytelling) of program management.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• 8 years total experience, with 3 years in program/project management, preferably in SaaS or software development companies.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Strong background in change management, especially managing mindset, skillset, and toolset transitions in GTM functions.
• Experience working under PMO governance using standard templates, tools, and reporting methods.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certifications like PMP and Prosci Change Management are desirable.

Soft Skills:

• Strong facilitation, collaboration, and influencing abilities.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and balancing both detail orientation and strategic perspective.
• Skilled in storytelling to communicate complex initiatives clearly to executives and teams.