Principal Program Manager, Design Operations
Core
Drive and manage programs to enhance the health, efficiency, and alignment of the Experience Design team within Autodesk's Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions organization.
Role type
Principal Program Manager, Design Operations
Builds
Scalable design operations processes, team health initiatives, and cross-functional alignment strategies.
Domain
Software / Product Design / Design Operations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Systems thinking, program management, design thinking, stakeholder alignment, strategic planning, tactical execution, design sprint leadership, AI fluency for designers, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience in software companies, Agile methodology, user-centered design practices, knowledge of SDLC
Technologies
UX tools, Agile frameworks, AI design tools
Responsibilities
Establish program goals, strategy, operating model, and governance; execute program tactics within schedule and budget; identify and resolve issues; plan and facilitate meetings; design and lead design sprints; coach design team members on prioritization and asset management; implement new ways of working to improve DesignOps; document and share best practices; champion DesignOps growth across the company.
Seniority
Principal, strategic & tactical execution
