Principal Program Manager, GTM Transformation & Programs

Job Requisition ID #26WD96921Position OverviewAs a Principal Program Manager in Go-to-Market Transformation and Programs at Autodesk, you will lead complex, cross-functional transformation and growth programs critical to Autodesk’s GTM strategy. You will translate strategic priorities into structured, outcome-focused execution, driving measurable business impact such as revenue growth, productivity gains, or cost efficiency.You will establish and evolve the governance, operating cadence, and delivery approach that enable teams to execute effectively and leaders to make informed decisions. Working closely with directors, senior leaders, and executives, you will provide clear visibility into progress, risks, and tradeoffs, helping guide how work is accomplished across the organization.You bring both rigor and judgment to your work, applying strong program management discipline while navigating ambiguity, influencing stakeholders, and facilitating alignment across teams. You balance attention to detail with the ability to connect initiatives to broader organizational objectives.This position is hybrid/remote and reports to the Senior Manager of GTM PMO.ResponsibilitiesLead high-impact GTM transformation and growth programs from strategy through execution and benefits realization, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities and measurable outcomesDesign, implement, and continuously improve program governance, operating cadence, and delivery structures that create clarity, accountability, and momentumPartner closely with senior leaders and executives to translate strategy into executable roadmaps, surface tradeoffs, and drive timely, well-informed decisionsDrive cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Customer Success, Enablement, Operations, Product, and Technology, resolving systemic blockers and managing complex dependenciesInfluence outcomes without direct authority by building trust, aligning stakeholders around shared goals, and navigating competing priorities to move work forwardProvide clear, executive-ready reporting and summaries that communicate progress, risks, outcomes, and recommendationsOwn the framing of decisions needed to unblock work, including outlining options, implications, and recommended paths forward Proactively anticipate and identify risks and opportunities, escalating with thoughtful mitigation plans and proposed actionsCoach and mentor junior program managers assigned to programs, providing guidance, developing capabilities, and ensuring consistent application of PMO standards and best practicesApply and adapt PMO standards, tools, and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement of program delivery across the teamPartner with enablement and change management teams to ensure programs are supported by effective communication, training, and adoption approachesMinimum Qualifications8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs or transformations with impacts to go-to-market functionsDemonstrated experience working with senior leaders and executives, including preparing materials, facilitating discussions, and supporting decision-makingStrong ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and balance detailed execution with strategic contextProven success driving collaboration across global teams and multiple functions and maintaining momentum in complex environmentsExperience operating within a PMO-governed program management framework, using standard tools, artifacts, and reporting with accuracyStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiencesPMP, Change Management, or related certifications preferred, with demonstrated flexibility in applicationWillingness to travel up to 25% as needed. Learn 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. 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