[Remote] Senior Program Manager, M&A Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Autodesk is a company that creates software for various industries, helping innovators turn their ideas into reality. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join their Emerging Business Operations team, responsible for driving integration programs for newly acquired or incubated businesses to ensure operational readiness and successful Go-To-Market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage comprehensive integration programs from scratch, defining scope, goals, program plans, and communication methodology for new acquisitions or incubations
• Define, oversee, and coordinate a set of interdependent projects sequenced to achieve combined GTM and operational outcomes
• Align program and project management workstreams across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to achieve coordinated delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and programs, consistently demonstrating the ability to influence without direct authority
• Track, influence, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, sharing the 'why' behind requests and influencing with data
• Communicate program details to both internal and external audiences in a variety of formats, including executive summaries
• Navigate difficult stakeholder conversations and potential conflicts through effective communication
• Gather regular feedback and take appropriate action to keep programs on track
• Analyze trends, monitor progress, and report on measurable results against program objectives
• Anticipate risks with accuracy and develop mitigation strategies; generate multiple response options with costs, benefits, and feasibility
• Manage escalations effectively and in a timely manner
• Define unique and complex program management approaches, standards, and processes tailored to each acquisition's integration requirements
• Contribute to the M&A operational playbook, capturing lessons learned and best practices from each program
• Incorporate change management principles into program design and execution

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, GTM operations, strategy consulting, or M&A integration in a SaaS or technology environment
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage programs from scratch, including defining scope, assembling workstreams, and driving end-to-end delivery
• Strong understanding of all facets of Sales or Revenue Operations in a SaaS based company
• Strong understanding of Go-To-Market functions including sales planning, marketing programs, and customer success workflows
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive forward progress on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences and levels
• Experience using data to evaluate program performance, analyze trends, and support decision-making
• Experience in M&A integration programs, from deal closure through post-close execution
• Background in change management and the ability to incorporate change strategy into program design
• Familiarity with Autodesk GTM systems and processes (Salesforce, CPQ, ERP, Q2C)
• Experience with a variety of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban) and tools (Asana, Airtable, MS Project, etc.)
• Background in management consulting or operational transformation

Benefits

• Annual cash bonuses
• Commissions for sales roles
• Stock grants
• A comprehensive benefits package

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