Senior Manager, Trust Risk 102657

Job Requisition ID #26WD100179Position Overview The Trust Risk Manager leads the Trust Risk Program at Autodesk and manages a multidisciplinary organization that includes Third-Party Risk Management as well as senior risk professionals. Trust Risk at Autodesk is an established team and program. We are looking for a leader with the lived experience of operationalizing a risk program that is Trusted by leaders and executives to drive risk-based decisions in the areas of Trust – Security, Privacy, Trusted AI, and Resilience. This individual will report directly to the Director of Trust Governance, Risk, and Compliance. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in at least one Trust risk domain and sufficient breadth across security, privacy, trusted AI, resilience, and third-party risk to integrate specialist perspectives into an enterprise risk view. Operationalizing risk management and working with executive stakeholders is as much of an art as it is science. The Trust Risk Manager needs to have lived, practical experience to guide incremental program improvements and help modernize the program in the time of AI. They should be passionate about helping leaders and teams identify and achieve successful outcomes to reduce risk vs checking boxes for short-term gains. The role requires a strategic thinker with a technical background who can work cross-functionally to ensure our products and operations meet the highest standards of security and user trust. This role can be on-site, hybrid, or remote in the US. Responsibilities Utilize extensive technical risk expertise to help Autodesk maintain and grow its Trust Risk Program. Guide product and engineering teams in proactive planning for managing risk through its entire lifecycleDevelop Trust Risk Program strategy and associated roadmaps, capability monitoring, and operation metrics to focus on impact on Autodesk’s overall business goals and Trust standards Define and execute an AI-enabled modernization strategy for Trust Risk operations. Identify, test, and scale uses of AI and automation that improve risk insight, decision speed, program quality, and analyst capacity while maintaining appropriate human judgment, validation, and governanceEngage with Trust, engineering, product, industry strategy, and program managers to prioritize risk mitigation work while balancing Trust needs with overall Autodesk strategy (prioritization and delivery)Work with the Trust, Product, and Engineering leadership to establish clear mitigation delivery plans. Create alignment on cross organization initiatives through outcome driven planning, dependency management, and impediment removal. Establish enterprise mechanisms for mitigation accountability, including clear ownership, risk-based prioritization, aging and escalation criteria, executive visibility, and intervention when commitments are stalled or business conditions changeDevelop holistic communications plans for delivering status communications and updates in a scalable way that minimizes friction. Support the communication of program health, mitigation work, and achievements to Autodesk teams and divisional leadership Facilitate fact-based, data-driven decision-making with the appropriate domain expertise and program ownersEngage with stakeholders to gather feedback and identify program improvement areas. Bring results to program leaders in an actionable mannerDevelop annual and multi-year operating plans for the Trust Risk function, including capability priorities, organizational design, talent requirements, technology investments, budget tradeoffs, and measures of effectiveness Minimum Qualifications7+ years of demonstrated experience building, operating, scaling, and materially improving a technical risk management program in a complex technology organization4+ years of experience managing people in a remote or hybrid environmentStrong understanding of one or more Trust (security, privacy, resilience, responsible AI) principlesDemonstrated experimentation with or implementation of AI-enabled risk, compliance, security, audit, or operational workflows. Able to distinguish high-value applications from superficial automation and establish appropriate human review, data handling, validation, and measurement practicesModerate understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2 and ISO 27001) and audit activitiesBasic understanding of cloud hosting, infrastructure technologies, SaaS, and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Microsoft)Experience managing different company stakeholders, from technical teams to business leaders, product managers, and designers Demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders. Experience briefing executives and various levels of leaders Proven record of leading multi-year risk or governance programs that produced measurable improvements in business decision-making, risk reduction, accountability, operational effectiveness, and customer trustDemonstrated experience communicating and reporting program health, driving initiatives and facilitating the delivery of on-time resultsPreferred QualificationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to think strategically and execute methodicallyFamiliarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to security use casesExperience using tooling to scale programs and solutions (e.g., Jira, Atlassian, SharePoint, various GRC platforms, etc.) Experience in the software or technology industryExperience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environmentKnowledge of cloud security, data privacy, and threat detection/prevention technologiesLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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!BenefitsFrom 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 Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $152,000 and $272,250. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Equal Employment OpportunityAt 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.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: In-Person Onboarding and Identity VerificationThis role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.SummaryLocation: Texas, USA - Remote; Nevada, USA - Remote; Colorado, USA - Remote; North Dakota, USA - Remote; Arizona, USA - Remote; Indiana, USA - Remote; Utah, USA - Remote; Florida, USA - RemoteType: Full time