Senior Principal Technical Program Manager, FedRAMP & Public Sector

Job Requisition ID #26WD99407Position OverviewAutodesk is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead security-focused technical programs for Autodesk’s FedRAMP and Public Sector cloud initiatives. This role is part of our Trust organization, reporting to the Senior Director of Information Security Engineering. This role coordinates cross-functional execution across security, compliance, engineering, infrastructure, operations, and product teams to deliver secure, compliant, and operationally ready cloud services for regulated environments. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who can operate independently in ambiguous, high-risk programs. The ideal candidate brings deep technical program management experience, strong cloud security fluency, and the ability to translate FedRAMP and Public Sector requirements into clear execution plans, ownership models, control-readiness milestones, dashboards, and executive-level decisions. This role is not customer-facing, but may require coordination with internal compliance partners, third-party assessors, auditors, regulators, agency sponsors, or authorization stakeholders. This role is remote-friendly within North America. For those who prefer in-office or hybrid work, the role can be based in San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Boston, MA; or Denver, CO.Travel requirements are approximately 20%.In accordance with U.S. government contracting and FedRAMP compliance obligations, this role requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. lawful permanent residency. Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable government security and eligibility requirements.Responsibilities Coordinate strategic security programs for Autodesk’s FedRAMP and Public Sector cloud initiatives, including planning, execution, dependency management, risk management, and leadership reportingTranslate FedRAMP, Public Sector, cloud security, compliance, and operational-readiness requirements into actionable engineering plans and measurable program outcomesEstablish and maintain program operating models, including RACIs, decision forums, execution cadences, escalation paths, and stakeholder communication mechanismsDrive cross-functional alignment across engineering, security, compliance, infrastructure, operations, product, legal, and business teams. Maintain trusted systems of record across Jira, Confluence, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring work has clear owners, due dates, status, blockers, dependencies, and decision pathsIdentify and manage technical, compliance, operational, organizational, and schedule risks; escalate with clear options, tradeoffs, and recommendations Facilitate senior-level decision-making across complex technical and regulatory topics, including service onboarding, identity and access management, third-party services, operational readiness, and secure cloud deliveryCreate scalable program mechanisms that support FedRAMP execution while extending to broader Public Sector requirements over time Coach and guide other TPMs, workstream leads, and partner teams on effective regulated-cloud program executionMinimum Qualifications 12+ years with a bachelor’s degree, 10+ with a master’s, or equivalent practical experience 10+ years leading complex technical initiatives in technical, engineering, or security program management, or equivalent experience 5+ years leading high-impact, cross-functional programs across engineering, security, compliance, cloud infrastructure, operations, and product teamsDemonstrated security leadership translating complex cloud security, compliance, and risk requirements into executable engineering programs across IAM, vulnerability management, secure SDLC, incident response, logging/monitoring, change management, privileged access, encryption, and controls Working knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF, cloud security, regulated SaaS, or similar security and compliance frameworks Strong technical fluency in cloud platforms, SaaS architecture, IAM, service onboarding, secure SDLC, operational readiness, and incident, change, and problem management Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior leaders and technical teams without direct authority Preferred QualificationsDirect experience with FedRAMP authorization programs, continuous monitoring, audit readiness, control implementation, POA&M/remediation tracking, or federal cloud operations Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, DoD IL, CMMC, ITAR, StateRAMP, IRAP, Cyber Essentials Plus, and/or similar Public Sector requirementsExperience using Jira, Confluence, dashboards, GRC tools, service catalogs, and evidence repositories to manage enterprise-scale programsExperience leading regulated-cloud service onboarding, platform modernization, regionalization, identity/security modernization, or operational-readiness programsCISSP, PMP, PgMP, CSM, SAFe, CEH, CRISC, CCSK, or similar certification is helpful but not requiredLearn 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 $149,000 and $266,200. 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.Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).SummaryLocation: San Francisco, CA, USA; Boston, MA, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Portland, OR, USAType: Full time