Senior Manager, Event Content Strategy & Delivery

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98412 Autodesk is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Content Strategy   and Delivery   to lead the end-to-end content experience for Autodesk University ( AU)— our flagship global customer conference—and shape content journeys across our broader event portfolio, including O ne Team Conference (OTC ) and TechX. This is a highly strategic ,   individual   contributor role   with broad cross-functional influence. You will   serve   as the strategic content advisor   to senior leadership , ow ning content strategy and   experience across   AU   and   influ encing how o ur most   important narratives   are delivered across   flagship moments ,   such as   breakout sessions, hands-on labs, expo theaters, and thought leadership programming .

You will define content direction, guide prioritization and investment decisions, and ensure all programming delivers clear value, narrative cohesion, and measurable business impact. You will   adv ise and   influence   senior leaders across   Product   Marketing, Corporate Communications, Industry Marketing, and Events to translate business priorities into compelling, scalable content experiences for global audiences. This role sits at the center of Autodesk’s most important customer and internal moments.

The content experiences you design will shape how thousands of customers, partners, and employees understand our strategy, products, and vision   for the future. You will play a critical role in defining how Autodesk shows up at our biggest moments of the year, and how our stories come to life beyond it.

What You'll Do

Own AU Content Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end content strategy and execution for AU session programming (breakouts, labs, panels, and   expo   theaters)
• Define and evolve the content architecture and audience journey, ensuring relevance across industries, personas, and experience levels
• Lead the develop ment   of   content pillars   and messaging   frameworks aligned to Autodesk’s strategic priorities   and in fl uencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Drive session   and instructional   design, including format innovation, topic   selection , and content balance across tracks
• Define content investment strategy and make prioritization decisions across competing stakeholder needs and business objectives Lead the Content Planning Lifecycle
• Own the Call for Proposals (CFP) strategy, taxonomy, and   session   evaluation process
• Lead   session selection and make   tradeoff decisions across   s ubmissions, balan cing   stakeholder   priorities, audience   needs   and   business ob jectives
• Define and drive   content   gov ernance ,   content production timelines, and workflows from concept through delivery
• Ensure content quality through structured review cycles, speaker enablement, and narrative alignment
• Define criteria for content selection aligned to business impact, audience value, and strategic priorities Drive Cross-Functional Alignment & Influence
• Act as the   strategic   content lead   across Product, Marketing, Comms, and Industry teams   driving alignment   on priorities and   direction   Advise and influence senior leaders on content strategy, session design, and audience engagement
• Influence   decision-making on content investments, prioritization, and resource allocation
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics to drive alignment and execution at scale
• Operate in ambiguous environments and navigate conflicting priorities to drive clear decision-making Elevate Content Experience & Innovation
• Define and evolve best-in-class content experiences for Autodesk’s flagship events
• Lead the development   of     innovative session formats and engagement models (interactive, demo-driven, broadcast-inspired, etc.)
• Integrate digital and in-person content strategies to create cohesive, multi-channel experiences
• Leverage data and insights to continuously improve content performance, relevance, and attendee satisfaction
• Anticipate industry trends and evolving audience expectations to keep Autodesk’s events best-in-class
• Position Autodesk’s flagship events as leaders in content innovation within the industry

Minimum Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience designing and delivering content experiences for large-scale, enterprise-level conferences or events
• Proven   track record   of owning complex content   strategy and de livering   against   business outcomes
• Deep   expertise   in content strategy, session design, and audience journey mapping
• Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders and stakeholders
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership   skills— comfortable driving alignment without direct authority
• Experience working across Product Marketing, Communications, and Event Production teams
• Highly strategic thinker with the ability to translate business   objectives   into compelling content experiences
• Data-informed and outcomes-driven, with a focus on measurable impact and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience   with   large-scale flagship events (e.g., 5,000+ attendees; global audience)
• Familiarity with CFP platforms, session management tools, or event technology ecosystems (e.g.,   RainFocus )
• Background in technical, industry, or product-driven content environments
• Experience designing hybrid or digital event experiences Learn More 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 – 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!

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 transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $124,000 and $221,430.

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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