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At Autodesk, we empower innovators to make anything—and that same mindset drives how we evolve internally. As Autodesk accelerates enterprise growth, our go-to-market (GTM) organization is undergoing significant, multi-year transformation. We are seeking a Principal, Change Management to independently lead complex, enterprise-level change efforts that enable our Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to operate effectively at scale.
This role operates at a Principal (P5) level, owning end-to-end change strategy for high-impact GTM transformation workstreams with broad organizational reach. You will define change approaches, integrate efforts across programs, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders—ensuring people readiness, sustained adoption, and business outcomes across a global organization of 7,000+ GTM employees.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Change Management (U.S.-based), this role partners closely with Business Process Excellence and Enablement as part of Autodesk’s horizontal transformation teams. Success in this role requires deep expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead through influence rather than authority.
Responsibilities
Own and set the change strategy for large, complex GTM transformation initiatives, aligning people, process, and behavior change to enterprise objectives
Operate as the accountable lead for change outcomes, independently driving strategy, execution, and course correction with minimal oversight
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders, providing clear assessments of readiness, adoption risk, sequencing, and change trade-offs
Integrate change across multiple programs and initiatives, ensuring a cohesive and intentional experience for impacted stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional leaders (Program Management, Enablement, Business Process Excellence, Operations) to embed change into operating rhythms and business processes
Lead enterprise-level change impact and readiness assessments, translating insights into prioritized, actionable strategies
Anticipate resistance and systemic risks, proactively designing mitigation strategies suited to complex, ambiguous environments
Develop executive-level narratives, materials, and recommendations that inform decision-making and accelerate alignment and adoption
Use data and analytics to measure effectiveness, track adoption, and continuously refine change strategies
Provide global change leadership, ensuring regional alignment while thoughtfully incorporating cultural and market considerations
Scale impact beyond direct ownership by coaching leaders, sharing best practices, and contributing to Autodesk’s broader change capability and agility
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience leading organizational change in large, complex enterprises; consulting or advisory experience strongly preferred
Deep expertise in recognized change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter), applied pragmatically to deliver results
Demonstrated experience supporting or transforming GTM organizations (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Revenue Operations)
Proven ability to operate independently at an enterprise level, making sound strategic decisions in ambiguous and evolving contexts
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and align senior leaders
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for executive and enterprise audiences
Ability to translate complex transformations into clear, actionable guidance that drives behavior change
Track record of managing multiple, high-stakes initiatives with competing priorities
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred
Alignment with Autodesk’s Culture Code values
The Ideal Candidate
Is recognized as a change management expert and trusted thought partner
Has led enterprise-scale, customer-facing or commercial transformations end to end
Thrives in ambiguity and is effective at creating clarity, structure, and momentum
Is highly collaborative while maintaining strong ownership and accountability
Balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution and follow-through
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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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 about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
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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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