Sr. Workforce Development Strategy Manager, Autodesk Education Experiences

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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Requisition ID #</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div></div></div></div>26WD98675<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p><b><span>Position Overview</span></b><span><span> </span></span><br><span><span>The Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team for Autodesk Education Experiences leads the company-wide education strategy and manages our most important strategic partnerships. As a leading member of our Strategy Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Autodesk’s workforce development strategy and go-to-market efforts across the global education and workforce ecosystem. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy and Strategic Partnerships for Education, you will drive initiatives that expand Autodesk’</span><span>s reach and impact among workforce agencies, training providers, industry coalitions, employers, and strategic partners, ensuring the next generation of Design & Make talent is prepared for the jobs of the future.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br><span><span> </span></span><br><span><span>This role will focus on<span> </span></span><span>identifying</span><span><span> </span>and scaling workforce development opportunities that connect Autodesk technology, credentials, and learning pathways to labor market needs and<span> </span></span><span>employment</span><span><span> </span>outcomes. You will help define Autodesk’s role within the broader workforce development landscape, including public sector partnerships, grant-funded initiatives, industry alliances, and credentialing ecosystems. This role can be fully remote or hybrid.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Responsibilities</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and drive Autodesk’s global workforce development strategy, focused on career training, upskilling, reskilling, and pathways for adults and non-traditional learners into high-demand Design & Make careers</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Size and d</span><span>efine strategic priorities across workforce segments, geographies, programs, and partnership models using data-driven insights</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Research and a</span><span>nalyze workforce, labor market, policy,</span><span><span> </span>training,</span><span><span> </span>and credentialing trends to<span> </span></span><span>identify</span><span><span> </span>growth opportunities and inform strategic direction</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build and manage relationships with workforce agencies, training providers, employers, nonprofits, industry coalitions, and public sector stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span><span> </span>opportunities tied to workforce funding, grants, apprenticeship programs, and continuing education initiatives</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner with our learning offerings team to s</span><span>hape<span> </span></span><span>strategies</span><span><span> </span></span><span>leveraging</span><span><span> </span></span><span>software access, training programs, and<span> </span></span><span>industry-recognized credentials to drive employability and ecosystem adoption</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner cross-</span><span>functionally</span><span><span> </span>with marketing,</span><span><span> </span>customer</span><span><span> </span>learning, public affairs,<span> </span></span><span>sales, and customer success</span><span><span> </span>teams to launch and scale workforce initiatives</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Influence senior internal and external stakeholders to<span> </span></span><span>align around</span><span><span> </span>strategic priorities and execution</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Establish metrics and feedback loops to measure program impact, adoption, and outcomes</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Represent Autodesk at workforce development forums, industry events, and coalition meetings</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Travel up to 2</span><span>5</span><span>%</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Minimum Qualifications</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>8+ years of experience in workforce development, education strategy, public sector partnerships, economic development, or related strategic roles</span></span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deep knowledge of the workforce development ecosystem, including career training, workforce agencies, community colleges,<span> </span></span><span>CTE,<span> </span></span><span>apprenticeships, and continuing education</span><span><span> </span>as well as</span><span><span> </span>competency-based learning and skills-based hiring trends</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understanding of</span><span><span> </span>workforce funding models, including public grants, public-private partnerships, and employer-funded training</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience<span> </span></span><span>building partnerships and<span> </span></span><span>working with government agencies, workforce boards, nonprofits, or policy stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Background in<span> </span></span><span>strategic planning,<span> </span></span><span>e.g.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>management consulting, corporate strategy, or go-to-market strategy, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans and measurable outcomes</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven ability to build partnerships and navigate complex, evolving ecosystems</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></b><span><span> </span></span><br><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in workforce development strategy within technology, ed-tech, SaaS, or education organizations</span><span><span> </span></span><span>at</span><span><span> </span>a global scale</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of industries relevant to Autodesk customers, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment, or sustainability</span></span></p></li><li><p>Experience building pricing models and offerings</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>MBA, MPA, or equivalent advanced degree<span> </span></span><span>a plus</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lived experience navigating workforce development pathways, such as military transition, reskilling or upskilling programs, apprenticeship or union training, community college, or continuing education, and passion for</span><span><span> </span></span><span>the intersection of technology and<span> </span></span><span>expanding economic<span> </span></span><span>opportunity</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2"><b>Learn More</b></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>About Autodesk</b></p><p><span>Welcome 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.</span></p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><span>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!</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits</b></p><p style="text-align:left">From 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 <a href="https://benefits.autodesk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span class="WGS0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://benefits.autodesk.com/</span></span></span></a></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Salary transparency</span></b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $103,000 and $183,920. 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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Equal Employment Opportunity</span> </b></p><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p></p><p><b>Diversity & Belonging</b></p><p>We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? </b></p><p style="text-align:left">Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).</p>

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