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Autodesk

Emerging Issues Program Manager

Various LocationPosted Aug 18, 2024

Location: Various Location

Discipline: UX / Product Design

Experience: 5+ years

Compensation: $105,300

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking an experienced program manager to oversee the company’s Emerging Issues Response Program. The company’s response to social, public policy, and emerging issues (collectively “Emerging Issues”) are managed and executed by a cross-functional working group who analyzes company impact, defines policy /response, and crafts necessary engagement strategy.

The Emerging Issues Program Manager will identify those social, public policy, and emerging issues which are of greatest concern to the company, and develop, maintain, and execute enterprise-wide response plans. This position is responsible for not only facilitating the company’s response to Emerging Issues, but also training program stakeholders on decision making processes, engaging in cross-functional discussions, rationalizing various perspectives, assessing reputational risk internally & externally, and facilitating periodic meetings to align on the company’s positions. This individual will maintain a governance framework that is consistent with industry best practices and is developed in-line with the company’s social and public policy posture, taking into account Autodesk’s values.

The Emerging Issues Response Program Manager will work closely with many Autodesk teams, including Government Affairs & Public Policy, Diversity & Belonging, Global Benefits, People Experience, Employee Relations, Internal and External Communications, Brand, Enterprise Risk Management, Crisis Management, Impact & Foundation, etc. This position reports to Autodesk’s Senior Director of Risk & Resiliency.

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Responsibilities

  • Serve as the company’s primary internal contact for Emerging Issues.

  • Maintain and enhance processes to identify, monitor, and provide visibility on social, public policy, and emerging issues.

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  • Assist in identifying and triaging potential emerging issues requiring response with other stakeholders.

  • Manage multiple projects, from initial issue identification through finalization of policies/communications.

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, complete status reports, own deliverables (including driving stakeholder review/approval of artifacts developed by the program), remove roadblocks, etc.

  • Create strong formal and informal networks with cross-functional partners to drive engagement, ensure changes are understood & accepted across the organization, and guarantee program sustainability.

  • Keep executive sponsors / stakeholders informed via status presentations as well as appropriate escalations.

  • Coordinate, facilitate, and document centralized exercises & training, including tracking of lessons learned to improve responses.

  • On an as-needed basis, support other projects and initiatives that are managed by the Risk & Resiliency team, including but not limited to Business Continuity planning and Crisis Response.

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.

    • 5+ years of overall business experience with experience in project or program administration & management.

    • Skilled at developing and maintaining strong internal relationships and managing projects & programs against timelines through to completion.

    • Adept at collaborating within a highly matrixed, cross-geo, cross-functional environment.

    • Experience facilitating workshops or team discussions with the outcome of alignment and actionable next steps.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification.

    • Prior experience with reputational risk, either as a program manager or subject matter expert.

    • Prior experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matters, either as a program manager or subject matter expert.

    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.

    • Ability to work with ambiguity and agility in a fast-changing environment.

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    About Autodesk

    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.

    We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

    When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

    Benefits

    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 visitinghttps://benefits.autodesk.com/

    Salary transparency

    Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $105,300 and $170,280. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on 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.

    Diversity & Belonging

    We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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