Chief of Staff role at Autodesk Education supporting the VP by driving strategy and program management across critical education initiatives. Act as a thought partner and connector within the leadership team.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic thought partner and operational extension of the VP, Education, helping shape priorities, sequencing, and decision making
Drive clarity on Education strategy, goals, and tradeoffs, ensuring alignment across leadership and functional teams
Prepare and synthesize materials for executive reviews, operating forums, and key leadership moments
Ensure follow through on critical decisions, commitments, and cross functional dependencies
Serve as a trusted connector across the Education leadership team, surfacing risks early and helping resolve issues before they slow progress
Represent the business with peers and key stakeholders across the company
Lead a small, high impact Program Management Office responsible for driving Autodesk’s most important Education initiatives
Establish clear operating mechanisms, milestones, and accountability for complex, cross functional programs
Prioritize initiatives based on strategic impact, capacity, and business outcomes, not activity
Create visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies for senior leaders and stakeholders
Continuously improve how Education programs are planned, executed, and measured
Represent Education in cross enterprise forums and initiatives
Build strong relationships with leaders across Product, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and Operations
Requirements
10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program management, or related leadership roles
Demonstrated experience operating as a Chief of Staff or in a highly trusted role supporting a senior executive
Proven ability to lead complex, cross functional initiatives with significant business impact
Strong business judgment, structured thinking, and executive communication skills
Experience operating in product led organizations and partnering closely with Product and Engineering teams
Ability to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally
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