Senior Manager, Business Excellence
At Autodesk, we empower innovators to shape the future. Our Customer Learning Organization delivers learning experiences that unlock value and drive customer success. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how learning products are delivered and adopted globally, impacting customers, teams, and the future of work. We are seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Manager, Business Excellence, to elevate our Learning Operations across product lines. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of operational strategy, AI automation, and cross-functional execution. You'll drive transformation, champion scalable solutions, and shape the future of learning experiences for our customers and teams. This is a remote position with a preferred location of San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Business Excellence Roadmap : Define and evolve a strategic roadmap that aligns with Autodesk's KPIs and delivers measurable impact across customer satisfaction, adoption, and revenue
- Streamline Learning Operations : Architect and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency across global learning product lines
- Partner Across the Business : Collaborate with Product, GTM, Sales, and Customer Success leaders to align operational initiatives with business goals
- Drive Change at Scale : Lead global change management programs that embed new tools, processes, and behaviors across teams
- Oversee Execution & Risk Management : Manage cross-functional projects, mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives
- Mentor & Build Talent : Lead a high-performing team of project managers, fostering leadership growth and execution excellence
- Deliver Executive Insights : Translate operational data into strategic recommendations for senior leadership
- Build Scalable Frameworks : Design repeatable execution models that work across regions, product lines, and customer segments
- Champion Innovation : Pilot emerging technologies and methodologies that enhance learning and operational performance
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or equivalent relevant work experience6+ years in business excellence or operational leadership roles, including 2+ years of people management experienceProven success in process improvement, project coordination, and AI automationStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAnalytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilitiesExperience in the learning and development industry is a plusPMP or similar project management certification is a plus