Autodesk
PPLM&AProgramManager
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“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.
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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