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What Autodesk Has to Offer:
Autodesk makes the software and tools that help people imagine, design, and make a better world. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with their software. Autodesk offers their employees benefits like:
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Job Details
Job Requisition ID # 24WD77187 Position Overview At Autodesk we do what no other company on the planet can, provide our customers the technology to Make Anything. This is a tall order and one we take very seriously, which is why the Enterprise Systems & Experience team is committed to helping teams build the best products for our customers. The Technical Program Management team in particular is a critical part of these efforts, partnering with product, engineering, and business support leads across multiple teams and organization. The team drives high value, mission-critical, and global projects that help Autodesk succeed. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead the next phase of our Technical Program Management team. This role is critical to define our next generation of delivery standards, partnering with Product Operations, Delivery Excellence, and senior leaders across Autodesk to elevate our delivery to a more iterative framework based on metrics and predictability that improves our value delivery. Reporting into the Director of Product & Program Operations, you will help oversee the successful execution of our technical program, ensuring agreement on strategic goals, and improving project management processes and methodologies. You will also help to define and lead our quarterly cycles for strategic interlocks, horizon planning, and release planning. REMOTE WORK, US-CANADA Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain the Project Management Office (PMO) framework and procedures to ensure consistent project delivery across the organization
- Lead a team of project managers and provide guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure successful project execution
- Develop and implement project management standards, methodologies, and best practices to optimize project delivery efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals and client requirements
- Oversee project portfolio management, including prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management, to improve project outcomes and maximize return on investment
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, tools, and capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Provide regular reporting and communication on project status, milestones, and key performance indicators to stakeholders at all levels
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, executives, and external partners, to ensure agreement and support for project objectives
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a software development or IT environment
- Proven track record of successfully managing a portfolio of complex software projects from initiation to completion across a wide range of product domains
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their full potential
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Deep experience in driving mission critical strategic initiatives across organizations at scale
- Strong communication skills, written and presentation, to VP and C-Suite audiences
- Influence without authority across organizations and diverse partners
- Direct team management of a Program Management function or similar
- Strong experience in the Product Operating Model and Agile delivery practices
- Quickly pivot to address urgent issues and maintain progress on several critical issues at the same time
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred
About the Company
Autodesk
San Francisco, CA, United States
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