Product Area Leader

Job Requisition ID #

25WD86828

Position Overview

We're seeking a seasoned Product Leader to take on the Industry Cloud Product Area within our Unified Design organization, reporting to the Vice President of Unified Design. This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation and deliver cloud-based solutions that create a more sustainable world. You'll lead a team of 30-40, responsible for a growing set of offerings and capabilities, provided to first, second and third parties. We're looking for a dynamic leader who can build exceptional teams, foster collaboration, and keep customers at the heart of every decision—while thriving in a fast-paced, experiment-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Product Area Strategy and Vision: Define and execute a customer-centric direction for your Product Area, aligning with Autodesk Forma's mission to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the glue between your Product Area and other teams within and outside of Unified Design, promoting a culture of collaboration that enhances organizational effectiveness and product success.
• Build and Mentor the Right Team: Attract, retain and empower a high-performing team, mentoring them to grow, succeed, and take ownership of their contributions to Industry Cloud.
• Develop Culture for Effective Teamwork: Establish and refine practices that optimize how Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers work together, ensuring seamless collaboration and productivity within your Product Area.
• Champion Customer-Centricity: Keep customers at the core of product decisions, embedding their needs and feedback into the development process to ensure solutions resonate and thrive in the market.
• Lead Experimentation and Learning: Cultivate a culture of continuous experimentation, empowering your team to test ideas, learn daily, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced business landscape.
• Data Driven Mentality: Set and monitor KPIs for your Product Area, using data-driven insights to refine features, boost adoption, and maximize impact.
• Stakeholder Advocacy: Represent your Product Area to senior leadership and external partners, securing support and resources to bring your vision to life.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product leadership (product management, engineering, design) or related roles within a cloud-based, B2B enterprise environment.
• Proven success in building and mentoring product teams, with direct management experience and collaboration in matrixed structures.
• Expertise in developing culture that enhances teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong track record of delivering customer-centric products that drive business success.
• Comfort with experiment-driven learning and adapting to a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and creating impactful solutions (AECO experience is a plus).

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

Salary Transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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