Senior Business Operations Manager

Position Overview

AsSenior Business Operations Managerfor Autodesk’sDigital Experience & Commerce (DEC)organization, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, executive readiness, and cross-functional alignment across a highly visible, performance-driven function. Reporting to theDirector of Business Operations & Strategy, this role partners closely with the DEC Leadership Team and senior stakeholders acrossWorldwide Marketing, Growth & eCommerce (GET), Finance, Sales, Product, and Customer Success.
 

You will be trusted to turn complexity into clarity—translating strategy, data, and cross-functional initiatives into concise, executive-ready narratives that inform decisions and move the business forward. This role is ideal for a structured, data-led operator who thrives in ambiguity, operates with high ownership, and embodies Autodesk’sOne ORBIT behaviorsin how they work.
 

Responsibilities
 

Business Operations & Executive Enablement

• Drive theoperational rhythm of the business, partnering with the Director of Business Operations & Strategy

• Operations across annual and quarterly planning, execution tracking, and leadership reporting

• Own the creation ofexecutive-ready presentations and narratives, distilling complex initiatives into clear, decision-oriented stories used in QBRs, CEO GPRs, CMO updates, leadership forums, and planning cycles

• Ensure senior leaders receiveaccurate, timely, and insight-driven updates,proactively surfacing risks and trade-offs with no surprises

• Operate with accountability and urgency, demonstratingRelentlessfocus on outcomes and execution

Executive Narrative & Storytelling

• Translate performance data, portfolio updates, risks, and dependencies intoclear executive storylineswith defined problem statements, options, and recommendations

• Maintain high standards ofvisual clarity, analytical rigor, and structurein all leadership materials

• Ensure alignment betweenstrategy, metrics, financials, and roadmap commitments, reinforcing trust and transparency

• Act withBravedecision-making—challenging assumptions and elevating discussions when clarity is needed

​Performance Metrics & Reporting

• Maintain and evolveDEC dashboards and reportingacross revenue, funnel health, experimentation, and operational KPIs

• Support the development ofexecutive scorecards and performance summariesthat connect outcomes to strategy

• Track and supportOKR planning and progress, ensuring focus on the highest-impact priorities

• Partner with Portfolio Management to ensure accurate initiative tracking and visibility using tools such as Airtable

• ApplyIngeniousthinking to continuously improve how insights are generated an shared.

Employee Engagement & Organizational Health

• Partner with DEC leadership to strengthenclarity, engagement, and accountability across the organization

• Support the design and execution ofall-hands, offsites, town halls, and alignment sessionsthat connect strategy to execution

• Translate strategic priorities into narratives that clearly link individual contributions to DEC’s commercial outcomes

• Monitor engagement signals and surface organizational risks early

• Reinforce a culture ofTrusted partnership, transparency, and shared ownership of results

• Partner with People & Places (HR) to support onboarding, enablement, and capability-building initiatives

• Ensure recognition and milestones are visible and celebrated across leadership forums

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Work closely withMarketing, Finance, Sales, Product, Growth, and Customer

• Successto ensure shared understanding of goals, priorities, and trade-offs

• Facilitate structured discussions that drivedecisions—not just status updates

• ChampionOne Autodeskcollaboration by aligning teams around outcomes and customer impact

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience inbusiness operations, strategy, consulting, or analytical roles

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

• MBA preferred but not required

• Experience inDigital, eCommerce, SaaS, or performance-driven environments

• Proven track record supportingsenior leaders with executive-level communications

Preferred Qualifications

• ExceptionalPowerPoint and executive storytellingskills; able to build structured, high-impact presentations quickly

• Strong analytical ability with comfort synthesizing data into insights and recommendations

• High ownership and ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

• Strongfinancial and commercial acumen, including revenue, forecasting, and KPIs

• Comfortable leveragingAI and LLM toolsas a force multiplier in daily work

• Executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Excel and presentation tools; familiarity with BI and dash-boarding platforms a plus

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