Principal, Design & Manufacturing GTM Strategy

Principal, Design & Manufacturing Strategy

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Position Overview

The Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team for Autodesk Education Experiences leads the company-wide education strategy and manages our most important strategic partnerships. As a leading member of our Strategy Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping go-to-market strategies for our Design & Manufacturing efforts in the global education sector. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy and Strategic Partnerships for Education, you will drive initiatives that expand Autodesk's reach and impact among students, educators, and key influencers worldwide, ensuring the next generation of Design & Make leaders around the world are prepared for the jobs of the future. This role can be fully remote or hybrid.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans to drive adoption and usage of Autodesk technology in education, focusing on market growth and competitive positioning

Articulate data-driven priorities on the industries and programs, segments, and geographies we pursue through both direct and partner led motions

Lead research and analysis of market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to inform strategy and prioritize opportunities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, marketing, learning content, and field engagement—to launch impactful offerings and campaigns globally

Manage, present to, and influence key senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and advance strategic initiatives

Work closely with our field and partner teams, as well as our Business Analytics team, ensuring a regular feedback loop on the effectiveness of our strategies

Actively engage with key industry associations, faculty, students, and administrators to champion Autodesk's education mission and bring customer-focused perspectives into our strategic initiatives

Travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of combined professional experience spanning both business strategy roles and direct experience in the design & manufacturing industry

Background in strategy development (e.g. management consulting) and / or go-to-market strategy within an organization, with demonstrated ability to translate insights into actionable roadmaps

Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to work with large data sets and extract insights from complex dashboards

Hands-on experience with computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD / CAM) tools, preferably Autodesk Fusion

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in and / or passion for secondary, post-secondary, and workforce education

Experience in a technology or ed-tech organization. MBA a plus

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.

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