Senior Business Operations Manager

Autodesk • Washington, DC

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About The Position

As Senior Business Operations Manager for Autodesk’s Digital 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 the Director of Business Operations & Strategy, this role partners closely with the DEC Leadership Team and senior stakeholders across Worldwide 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’s One ORBIT behaviors in how they work.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or analytical roles
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in Digital, eCommerce, SaaS, or performance-driven environments
• Proven track record supporting senior leaders with executive-level communications

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred but not required
• Exceptional PowerPoint and executive storytelling skills; 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
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including revenue, forecasting, and KPIs
• Comfortable leveraging AI and LLM tools as 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

Responsibilities

• Business Operations & Executive Enablement Drive the operational 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 of executive-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 receive accurate, timely, and insight-driven updates,proactively surfacing risks and trade-offs with no surprises
• Operate with accountability and urgency, demonstrating Relentless focus on outcomes and execution
• Executive Narrative & Storytelling Translate performance data, portfolio updates, risks, and dependencies into clear executive storylines with defined problem statements, options, and recommendations
• Maintain high standards of visual clarity, analytical rigor, and structure in all leadership materials
• Ensure alignment between strategy, metrics, financials, and roadmap commitments, reinforcing trust and transparency
• Act with Brave decision-making—challenging assumptions and elevating discussions when clarity is needed
• Performance Metrics & Reporting Maintain and evolve DEC dashboards and reporting across revenue, funnel health, experimentation, and operational KPIs
• Support the development of executive scorecards and performance summaries that connect outcomes to strategy
• Track and support OKR 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
• Apply Ingenious thinking to continuously improve how insights are generated an shared.
• Employee Engagement & Organizational Health Partner with DEC leadership to strengthen clarity, engagement, and accountability across the organization
• Support the design and execution of all-hands, offsites, town halls, and alignment sessions that 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 of Trusted 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 with Marketing, Finance, Sales, Product, Growth, and Customer Success to ensure shared understanding of goals, priorities, and trade-offs
• Facilitate structured discussions that drive decisions—not just status updates
• Champion One Autodesk collaboration by aligning teams around outcomes and customer impact

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 is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package.
• In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level