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25WD89968

**Location:** Remote (aligned with San Francisco working hours)

**Job Type:** Full-time

As the Director, Communications Business Partner, Platform Services and Emerging Technologies (PSET) at Autodesk, you will lead strategic communications for our Chief Technology Officer, Chief Trust Officer, and SVP of Research & Development. You’ll be a key advisor, developing narratives that highlight Autodesk’s innovation, research, and trust leadership across internal and external audiences.

In this role, you will also build and lead Autodesk’s analyst relations program, helping to shape and promote the emerging Design and Make category across our core industries: Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC), Design & Manufacturing (D&M), and Media & Entertainment (M&E).

You’ll manage a small, growing team (1–2 direct reports initially), collaborate across the global communications function and agency partners, and bring strong people leadership, strategic planning, and content development skills to the table.

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop and execute strategic communications programs for the PSET organization, targeting audiences such as customers, investors, media, and Autodesk’s Board of Directors.

+ Act as a key communications advisor to senior technology leaders, shaping messaging that reflects Autodesk’s platform vision, innovation, and trust priorities.

+ Establish and manage Autodesk’s analyst relations program, fostering strong relationships and securing participation in industry evaluations.

+ Create and guide the development of high-impact content, including executive keynotes, presentations, blogs, press materials, and social media.

+ Partner with teams across product, marketing, legal, and investor relations to align messaging with company priorities and prepare for key business moments.

+ Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media, analysts, and influencers to elevate Autodesk’s technology leadership.

+ Ensure narrative consistency by collaborating with executive communications, internal communications, and brand teams.

+ Measure communication program impact and share actionable insights with senior leadership.

+ Lead and grow a high-performing team (starting with 1–2 direct reports), fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

+ 10+ years in strategic communications, public relations, or corporate affairs, preferably in the tech or innovation sectors.

+ Experience advising senior executives and shaping C-level communications strategy.

+ Proven success building and leading analyst relations programs.

+ Strong grasp of technology topics including cloud, AI, data infrastructure, research, and cybersecurity.

+ Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for broad audiences.

+ Demonstrated leadership experience with team management and development.

+ Strong media relations background and a history of securing top-tier coverage.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).

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 $172,000 and $278,190. 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.

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 where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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