Business Operations Management Program Manager

Job Requisition ID #
26WD101331
Position Overview
The Business Operations Management Program Manager is responsible for driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across Deal & Partner Operations. This role leads programs and projects from definition through implementation, translating business and subject-matter requirements into scalable processes, work instructions, and operational solutions that support organizational priorities.
Working closely with Deal & Partner Operations leadership and stakeholders across Autodesk, you will identify process gaps, evaluate risks and trade-offs, align parallel workstreams, and guide programs toward measurable outcomes. You will independently navigate complex and evolving requirements, influence without direct authority, and communicate recommendations, progress, and challenges to audiences at multiple levels of the organization.
You will also support organizational readiness and change adoption, strengthen subject-matter expertise across the organization, and use data, business applications, automation, and AI to improve efficiency, decision-making, and communication.
This role reports to the Senior Manager of Business Operations Management and Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Deal & Partner Operations.
The position is based in Barcelona and follows Autodesk’s hybrid work model.
Responsibilities
Lead complex, cross-functional programs and projects from scoping through implementation, ensuring alignment with Deal & Partner Operations’ strategic objectives
Translate specialized subject-matter requirements into clear business requirements, scalable processes, and operational solutions
Manage and align multiple parallel workstreams, integrating critical dependencies, risks, and decisions into the overall program plan and established operating processes
Evaluate complex problems, priorities, risks, and trade-offs to recommend innovative solutions and make informed, long-term scoping decisions
Identify process gaps and inefficiencies, and introduce new ideas, technologies, and solutions that improve operational effectiveness
Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, adapting communication approaches to support decision-making and program outcomes
Partner with Deal & Partner Operations leadership through regular program reviews to monitor progress, address risks, and maintain alignment with strategic objectives
Communicate program recommendations, progress, risks, and challenges clearly to audiences at multiple levels, escalating concerns when timely leadership action is required
Lead change management and organizational readiness activities using established Deal & Partner Operations communication and adoption practices
Leverage AI, data, and business applications to automate routine work, analyze complex information, and streamline program communications
Build organizational capability by developing subject-matter experts and maintaining a broad understanding of relevant sales tools, programs, and processes
Operate independently, seeking guidance primarily for the most complex or unusual situations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, program management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or operational initiatives from definition through implementation
Experience in program management, business operations, sales operations, or a related discipline within a complex, global organization
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, risks, priorities, and competing stakeholder needs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to evaluate options, assess trade-offs, and recommend scalable solutions
Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority, including navigating negotiation and conflict constructively
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience tailoring recommendations, program updates, and risk escalations for operational and executive audiences
Experience leading change-management, organizational-readiness, or process-adoption activities
Proficiency with business applications and collaboration platforms; experience with Salesforce, Airtable, SharePoint, or similar tools is beneficial
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous and evolving environments, exercising sound judgment on complex or unusual issues
Experience using AI, automation, or data-analysis tools to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, or program communication
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with instructional design, adult learning principles, or the development of training and enablement materials is considered an asset
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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Spain based roles, we expect a starting base salary between 54,000 EUR and 79,200 EUR. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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