Autodesk

PPLM&AProgramManager

$175–235k ~AI est. San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“PPL M&A Program Manager at Autodesk. Skills: M&A Program Management, HR Integration, Process Improvement. Lead continual process improvement. Identify ways to improve employee experience”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive scalable approaches; Drive consistent approaches; Create consistent experience; Create thoughtful experience; Drive continued growth; Drive impact

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solve complex problems; Deal with ambiguity; Synthesize incomplete information

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Broad HR/People experience, Demonstrated ability to influence, Business acumen, Translate business strategy, Define clear project plans, Milestones and timelines aligned, Demonstrate experience driving communication, Change plans and strategies, Complex projects, Ability to deal with ambiguity, Synthesize incomplete information, Solve complex problems, Sound judgement, Exceptional program management capabilities, Exceptional project management capabilities, Experience leading large initiatives, Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, Experience leading complex initiatives, Operate both autonomously, Operate collaboratively, Effective influencer, Relationship builder across all levels, 5-8 years experience M&A, 5-8 years experience Employee Communications, 5-8 years experience HR Business Partner, 5-8 years experience People Business Partner, 5-8 years experience Organization Design, 5-8 years experience Recruiting/Talent Acquisition, 5-8 years experience Change Management, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Engage and influence diverse audiences, Influence senior leadership, Influence globally distributed teams

Nice to Have

Learner with appetite to grow, Comfort with ambiguity, Motivated to solve complex problems

What You'll Do.

Lead continual process improvement

Identify ways to improve employee experience

Partner cross-functionally to influence change

Ensure M&A tools are developed

Develop best practices

Develop lessons learned

Lead standardization of PPL Integration approach

Model integration scenarios

Influence senior stakeholders

Gain consensus of senior stakeholders

Identify AI-driven solutions

Implement AI-driven solutions

Enhance decision-making

Scale PPL M&A processes

Project manage transactions

Oversee outside resources

Focus on Integration phase

Develop PPL Plan of Record

Maintain PPL Plan of Record

Maintain project plan

Identify dependencies

Facilitate PPL workstream meetings

Ensure project deliverables are on track

Serve as M&A single point of contact

Perform critical path analysis

Develop action plans to mitigate risk

Implement alternative solutions

Deliver presentations

Monitor program completion

Monitor project completion

Ensure completion within schedule

Ensure completion within budget

Ensure completion within quality parameters

Communicate program status

Communicate project status

Contract with stakeholders

Communicate with stakeholders

Ensure stakeholder satisfaction

Resolve critical issues

Develop stakeholder relationships

Maintain communication channels

Partner with Employee Communications

Develop deal-specific communications

Execute deal-specific communications

Create employee-facing communications

Review employee-facing communications

Align employee-facing communications

Shadow PPL M&A Director

Develop deeper understanding of deal lead

Manage transaction from PPL perspective

Manage deal execution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner across PPL; Cross-functional stakeholders; Senior leaders; Project sponsors; PPL workstream leads; Employee Communications; Globally distributed teams

Communication Scope

Presentations; Executive presentations; Status reporting

Process & Methodology

Program Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Planning, Execution, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Full Job Description

**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD98213 **Position Overview** The **PPL M &A Program Manager **plays a key role in supporting Autodesk’s growth strategy by contributing to the people-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions. As part of the People and Places (“PPL”) M&A team, this role partners across PPL and cross-functional stakeholders to support diligence, integration planning, and execution while helping to drive scalable, consistent approaches across transactions. To be successful, the PPL M&A Program Manager should have strong program management discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments. This is a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in how Autodesk approaches the people side of mergers and acquisitions. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, help shape how we integrate teams, and contribute to creating a more consistent and thoughtful experience across deals. If you enjoy building on a strong foundation to drive continued growth and impact, partnering across teams, and making a difference during important moments for both the business and employees, you’ll find this role both rewarding and energizing. **Responsibilities** * Program Management * Lead continual process improvement of the PPL M&A program at Autodesk by identifying ways to improve the employee (internal and external) experience through automation, simplification or other types of process improvement; partner cross-functionally to influence and implement change * Ensure M&A tools, best practices and lessons learned are documented; develop and update PPL content and playbooks * Lead the effort to standardize the Autodesk PPL Integration approach and model integration scenarios based on various deal types; influence and gain consensus of senior stakeholders and project sponsors * Identify and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and scale PPL M&A processes across transactions and inte

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