Senior Program Manager, M&A Operations

Position Overview We are seeking a Program Manager to join Autodesk’s Emerging Business Operations team, reporting directly to the Manager, M&A Operations. This role is integral to our mission of helping newly acquired or incubated businesses transition into high-functioning, scalable operations. The Program Manager will own and drive cross‑functional programs that support early‑stage Go‑To‑Market integration and operational readiness for emerging businesses. Responsibilities Build and manage comprehensive integration programs from scratch, defining scope, goals, program plans, and communication methodology for new acquisitions or incubations. Define, oversee, and coordinate a set of interdependent projects sequenced to achieve combined GTM and operational outcomes. Align program and project management workstreams across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to achieve coordinated delivery. Manage multiple concurrent projects and programs, consistently demonstrating the ability to influence without direct authority. Track, influence, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, sharing the ‘why’ behind requests and influencing with data. Communicate program details to both internal and external audiences in a variety of formats, including executive summaries. Navigate difficult stakeholder conversations and potential conflicts through effective communication. Gather regular feedback and take appropriate action to keep programs on track. Analyze trends, monitor progress, and report on measurable results against program objectives. Anticipate risks with accuracy and develop mitigation strategies; generate multiple response options with costs, benefits, and feasibility. Manage escalations effectively and in a timely manner. Define unique and complex program management approaches, standards, and processes tailored to each acquisition’s integration requirements. Contribute to the M&A operational playbook, capturing lessons learned and best practices from each program. Incorporate change management principles into program design and execution. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in program or project management, GTM operations, strategy consulting, or M&A integration in a SaaS or technology environment. Demonstrated ability to build and manage programs from scratch, including defining scope, assembling workstreams, and driving end‑to‑end delivery. Strong understanding of all facets of Sales or Revenue Operations in a SaaS based company. Strong understanding of Go‑To‑Market functions including sales planning, marketing programs, and customer success workflows. Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive forward progress on multiple initiatives simultaneously. Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences and levels. Experience using data to evaluate program performance, analyze trends, and support decision‑making. Preferred Qualifications Experience in M&A integration programs, from deal closure through post‑close execution. Background in change management and the ability to incorporate change strategy into program design. Familiarity with Autodesk GTM systems and processes (Salesforce, CPQ, ERP, Q2C). Experience with a variety of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban) and tools (Asana, Airtable, MS Project, etc.). Background in management consulting or operational transformation. Benefits From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Salary Transparency For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $78,000 and $140,360. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Autodesk, Inc.