Forma Design - Technical Program Manager

Chief of Staff Office: Technical Program/Project Management Support

Support Forma Design Organization and its  Operating Model with: 

• Ensure all cross-organization and cross-squads initiatives are set up for success by driving structured kickoffs, defining goals, success metrics, and establishing a clear operating model for collaboration, and maintaining alignment to that model throughout execution

·       Own end-to-end program management for complex, cross-squad initiatives.

·       Drive execution by partnering with product and engineering leadership to define plans and ensure delivery against objectives.

·       Act as the central point of coordination across product, engineering, and design, managing dependencies and alignment. 

·       Identify and mitigate risks, remove blockers, and maintain momentum across initiatives

·       Ensure strong cross-organization collaboration, representing Forma Design and aligning with external teams. 

·       Reduce operational overhead on product managers and engineering teams by owning coordination, tracking, and reporting

·       Provide clear visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies, enabling timely decision-making and intervention

·       Strong ability to drive alignment and execution across multiple teams and stakeholders

·       Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple dependencies

·       Comfortable operating in ambiguity and bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to initiatives

·       Ability to influence without direct authority and build strong, trust-based relationships

·       Clear and effective communicator, able to provide visibility into progress, risks, and trade-offs

·       Proactive and outcome-oriented, with a focus on delivery and impact over activity

·       Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a systems-thinking mindset 

·       Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

·       5+ years of experience working with engineering teams on complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment

·       3+ years of experience in a Technical Program Manager, Program Manager, or similar role

·       Strong understanding of software development processes and Agile methodologies

·       Experience working with cloud-based systems or platforms (e.g. AWS)

·       Experience coordinating delivery across multiple teams, including managing dependencies and risks

·       Comfortable using AI tools to streamline program management workflows, including planning, documentation, status reporting, risk tracking, and stakeholder communication.

Join us and help make a better world with Autodesk Forma! 

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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!

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