Senior Strategy Manager, General Contractors (Preconstruction)

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Position Overview

At Autodesk, we are not just building software; we are laying the digital foundation for the future of construction. Think of us as the tech-savvy foreman on the job site of innovation, delivering tools that make complex construction projects simpler, faster, and smarter. By empowering builders with both tools and data that help them successfully win and plan work, we are looking to change the way preconstruction is done today.

As Senior Strategy Manager, General Contractors (Preconstruction), you will be the expert voice advocating for general contractors, ensuring our solutions solve their most pressing preconstruction challenges. You will blend market insights, customer feedback, and industry expertise to define and then drive go-to-market and product strategies that position Autodesk Construction Cloud as the preconstruction tool of choice for GCs everywhere. Your role will also focus on evaluating whether we should build solutions internally, partner with other industry players, or acquire existing technologies to achieve our strategic goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases, assess risks, and guide Autodesk’s strategic direction with respect to preconstruction.

Responsibilities

As Senior Strategy Manager, General Contractors (Preconstruction), you will be the go-to-expert for understanding the preconstruction landscape and workflows of our customers and driving strategic initiatives that align with our mission.

Market Insight and Analysis

• Research and analyze preconstruction trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings

• Identify emerging opportunities across preconstruction workflows including estimating, bidding, VDC, and risk management

• Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for product development and go-to-market strategies

Customer-Centric Advocacy

• Engage directly with preconstruction teams at general contractors to gather insights, validate solutions, and foster relationships

• Act as the internal voice of the GC customer, ensuring their preconstruction needs are reflected in our product roadmaps

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success) to champion a shared vision for preconstruction excellence

Industry Engagement

• Act as a thought leader for preconstruction, representing Autodesk at conferences, webinars, and customer meetings

• Collaborate with customers and industry experts through product advisory groups and other forums to validate solutions and gather feedback

• Build relationships with preconstruction focused technology start-ups and grow our ecosystem of third-party partners integrating with Autodesk Construction Cloud

Engineer the Strategy

• Develop and refine both our preconstruction vision and go-to-market strategies for general contractors

• Build business cases for product and go-to-market expansion through either organic and/or inorganic methods and backed by data and customer feedback

• Monitor and measure the success of strategic initiatives through established KPIs, changing course as needed

Minimum Qualifications

You are a strategic thinker who understands the nuances of preconstruction and knows how to turn insights into impactful action. Comfortable with diving deep into data, you never lose sight of the bigger picture. Moreover, you are as comfortable analyzing data in a spreadsheet or creating a presentation as you are walking a job site. Here's what we are looking for:

• Experience: 5+ years in construction, strategy, management consulting, or related fields, ideally with a focus on preconstruction or construction technology. We love MBAs for their ability to structure chaos, but if you’ve earned your stripes in the school of experience, we are all ears

• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of general contractors’ preconstruction workflows and challenges is a must (bonus points if you can speak fluent “bid-day panic”)

• Data-Driven Storyteller: You know how to turn market data into actionable insights—and actionable insights into inspiring strategies

• Customer Obsessed: Skilled at listening to and understanding customer pain points and translating them into impactful solutions

• Collaborative Leader: Proven ability to work across teams, influence without authority, and rally diverse stakeholders around a shared vision

• Effective Communicator: You can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling stories for executives, customers, and internal teams

• Agile Thinker: Comfortable shifting gears and recalibrating in the face of new information

Why join us?

• Be part of a company transforming how the world builds

• Work with a team of curious, driven, and hilarious humans who value ideas as much as they value fun

• Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities

• Make a tangible impact on an industry that shapes our cities, communities, and lives

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 visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $148,200 and $239,800. 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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