Program Manager, Named Accounts, Autodesk Education

Job Requisition ID #26WD101241Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join the Autodesk Education team. You will lead complex, highly visible programs that span multiple functions and business priorities, translating strategy into execution, aligning stakeholders and customers, establishing effective governance, and driving measurable business outcomes.This role combines strong program leadership with a consulting mindset. You will step into complex, often ambiguous environments, quickly identify what matters, frame decisions, and push teams forward with clarity and urgency.ResponsibilitiesTranslate defined objectives into clear scope, milestones, owners, dependencies, and success measuresBuild and run the operating mechanisms: program plans, action and risk tracking, status updates, and governanceSurface risks, dependencies, and execution gaps early and recommend practical solutionsDrive decisions to closure and hold owners, including senior stakeholders, to their commitments; follow up persistently and escalate blockers before they become missesFacilitate working sessions, identify trade-offs, and translate business or customer needs into actionable plansOwn selected budget, vendor, and reporting responsibilitiesContinuously improve how the team plans, executes and tracksWork independently, with guidance at critical points, and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearlyMinimum Qualifications5+ years of experience in program management, management consulting, strategy and operations, or PMO rolesProven track record managing complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through executionDemonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive action through stakeholders who do not report to you, including senior leadersExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to travel to customer institutions and Autodesk events, up to 30%The Ideal CandidatePassionate about higher educationComfortable pushing stakeholders to commit and deliver while keeping relationships intactSkillful in surfacing assumptions, clarifying priorities, and accelerating decision-making in complex environmentEnergized by solving complex problems and bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared outcomesLearn 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 $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 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; Colorado, USA - Remote; North Dakota, USA - Remote; Michigan, USA - Remote; Massachusetts, USA - Remote; Arizona, USA - Remote; Indiana, USA - Remote; Oregon, USA - RemoteType: Full time