[Hiring] Chief of Staff @Autodesk

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief of Staff to support the Vice President of Growth and Partner Marketing (GPM) at Autodesk and the GPM team. This role is crucial in driving the success of the GPM team by providing operational, strategic, and administrative support. You will act as an important partner and trusted advisor, to build our team's goals and deliver key projects. You will report directly to the Vice President of GPM. This is a fully remote position that can be located in Canada or the United States.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Vice President, GPM to plan and facilitate executive meetings/workshops with the rest of the organization.
• Design and guide outcome-oriented strategy meetings and workshops.
• Assist in setting priorities and defining the team's yearly goals, objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Help lead the annual budget and planning process for GPM.
• Lead and manage cross-functional GPM projects/programs from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and successful execution of GPM initiatives.
• Support the development of content for the VP of GPM.
• Manage communications: both internal team communications as well as to the wider Autodesk organization.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the GPM team.
• Identify and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between the Vice President, GPM, and various stakeholders.
• Drive operational efficiency and effectiveness within the GPM team.
• Streamline processes, implement best practices, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Act as a 'trusted counsel' to the executive and senior leaders.
• Design and guide strategic meetings & workshops.
• Frame problems and find structures and models that help people better understand the problem and trade-offs.
• Promote team effectiveness and programs.
• Champion a spirit of collaboration and open communications.
• Develop and support presentation content for the Vice President, Growth and Partner Marketing.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
• Help with team culture and morale-focused initiatives in partnership with our people team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience being a strategic partner, leading large programs across teams or organizations.
• 3-5+ years in a leadership role a plus.
• Prior experience in the Tech industry.
• Global company experience needed.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Versatile self-starter with a team-oriented work style.
• Ability to handle business sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and guide stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• For U.S.-based roles, starting base salary between $124,000 and $222,640.
• For Canada based roles, starting base salary between $128,000 and $188,210.
• Compensation may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description

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 – 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!