Lead with purpose and impact in a role that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. As Chief of Staff for Autodesk Education, you will partner closely with the Vice President and General Manager to shape priorities, refine decision-making, and ensure clarity across key initiatives. Your work will directly influence how the organization plans, operates, and delivers on its mission.
Strategic Leadership and Alignment
You will serve as a trusted advisor, helping define strategic direction, evaluate tradeoffs, and align leadership teams around shared goals. By synthesizing complex inputs, you’ll prepare executive-level materials that inform critical business discussions and ensure decisions are grounded in data and long-term vision.
Operational Excellence and Execution
Lead a dedicated Program Management Office to drive progress across high-priority Education programs. Establish clear operating rhythms, track milestones, and maintain accountability across functions. You’ll identify dependencies, surface risks early, and ensure follow-through on commitments that keep initiatives on track.
Enterprise Collaboration
Act as a connector across Product, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and Operations. Build strong relationships that foster collaboration and ensure the Education business is represented in enterprise-wide forums. You’ll balance broad organizational alignment with advocacy for Education-specific opportunities and needs.
Continuous Improvement
Refine how programs are planned, executed, and measured. Prioritize initiatives based on strategic value and business outcomes, not just activity. Bring structure to ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and maintain calm, clear leadership in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications and Expectations
- 10+ years in strategy, operations, or program leadership roles
- Proven experience supporting senior executives in high-visibility settings
- Track record leading cross-functional programs with measurable impact
- Strong executive communication, structured thinking, and business judgment
- Experience working in product-led environments with deep collaboration across Product and Engineering
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including international trips
Preferred Background
- Experience in GM or end-to-end business leadership models
- Familiarity with education, B2B SaaS, or mission-driven organizations
- Background building or leading PMO functions
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Compensation and Benefits
This role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $121,000 to $216,590 for U.S.-based hires, complemented by stock grants and eligibility for annual cash bonuses. The position follows a hybrid work model with up to 25% travel required. Comprehensive benefits include health, financial wellness, time away, and everyday support programs.
Our Culture
Our culture is rooted in inclusion, meaningful work, and shared values. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We focus on building a sense of belonging, treating one another with respect, and delivering solutions that contribute to a better world.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. Autodesk provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We consider all qualified candidates consistent with applicable law, including those with criminal histories.
