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Research Program Managers are horizontally focused connectors who organize programs, manage ambiguity, coordinate stakeholders, and link research work to Autodesk’s broader business outcomes.\nResponsibilities\nLead Construction Research Programs\nManage a program spanning multiple related projects, experiments, prototypes, and partnerships across complex, extended timelines\nBuild and maintain integrated program plans across workstreams, defining scope, objectives, milestones, dependencies, and owners\nAlign the portfolio with Research priorities, Autodesk’s long-term construction vision, available capacity, and strategic outcomes\nHelp teams prioritize when opportunities compete for attention, staffing, or funding\nCoordinate across researchers, engineers, designers, product teams, external partners, and leadership\nBring Construction Domain Fluency\nProject delivery, Preconstruction, planning, estimating, scheduling, procurement, field execution, and handover\nBIM/VDC workflows, Model coordination, construction documentation, site data, and connected data environments\nEmerging technologies, Reality capture, digital twins, construction analytics, and AI-enabled decision support\nAEC platforms, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, Navisworks, Forma, Tandem, or adjacent platforms\nCoordinate AI and Emerging Technology Research\nSupport programs exploring how AI, generative AI, intelligent agents, simulation, and connected workflows can transform construction\nHelp researchers structure AI-enabled workstreams with clear milestones, experiments, and evaluation plans\nCoordinate research integrating BIM, schedules, reality capture, field data, and other construction information sources\nTranslate emerging technical work into clear narratives, decision briefs, and next-step recommendation\nUse AI tools in your own practice to improve planning, synthesis, documentation, and follow-through\nManage Resources and External Engagements\nTrack program budgets, planned expenditures, and resource needs in partnership with leadership and finance\nSupport annual and quarterly planning, goal-setting, and resource prioritization\nCoordinate external collaborations, customer engagements, and academic or industry partnerships\nMinimum Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in program management, project management, research operations, construction technology, or a related field\nExperience managing complex, multi-workstream programs with diverse stakeholders, dependencies, and deliverables\nWorking knowledge of construction workflows, including preconstruction, BIM/VDC, scheduling, field execution, or construction data management\nDemonstrated ability to create structure in ambiguous, newly forming areas\nStrong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including executive-ready summaries and dashboards\nStrong facilitation and influencing skills across multidisciplinary teams\nProficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Slack, or equivalent platforms\nAbility to work effectively across global teams and time zones\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in construction technology, AEC, digital twins, BIM/VDC, reality capture, or AI-enabled construction workflows\nFamiliarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, Navisworks, Forma, Tandem, or related platforms\nBackground in applied research, innovation programs, incubation, or early-stage product exploration\nFamiliarity with AI/ML, generative AI, intelligent agents, or data-driven product development\nExperience coordinating programs involving data integration, connected workflows, or scalable data pipelines\nExperience managing research collaborations, customer advisory engagements, or academic and industry partnerships\nDegree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, HCI, Business, or a related field. Equivalent experience is welcome.\nWhat Success Looks Like (6-12 Months)\nWithin the first 6-12 months, success means delivering:\nA clear operating rhythm: A trusted and consistent approach to managing the construction research program\nPortfolio visibility: An integrated view of priorities, workstreams, milestones, risks, and decisions\nStrong stakeholder relationships: Effective partnerships with researchers, engineers, product stakeholders, and Research leadership\nImproved accountability: Greater visibility and ownership without reducing research velocity\nStrategic alignment: A clearer connection between construction research and Autodesk’s strategic outcomes\nKnowledge reuse: Better documentation and reuse of research artifacts, insights, and decisions\nAI-enabled operations: Active, demonstrable use of AI tools to improve program operations\nLearn More / Plus d'information\nAbout Autodesk / À propos d’Autodesk\nWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.\nWe take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.\nWhen you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!\nBienvenue chez Autodesk ! Nos logiciels créent chaque jour des choses extraordinaires : des bâtiments les plus écologiques aux voitures les plus propres, en passant par les usines les plus intelligentes et les films à succès. Nous aidons les innovateurs à concrétiser leurs idées, transformant non seulement la façon dont les choses sont fabriquées, mais aussi ce qui peut l’être.\nNous sommes très fiers de notre culture chez Autodesk ; elle est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Notre culture guide notre façon de travailler et de nous comporter les uns envers les autres, influence nos interactions avec nos clients et nos partenaires, et définit notre image au monde.\nEn tant qu’Autodeskien, vous pouvez accomplir un travail significatif qui contribue à bâtir un monde meilleur, conçu et réalisé pour tous. Prêt à façonner le monde et votre avenir ? Rejoignez-nous !\nSalary transparency /Transparence Salariale\nSalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Belonging\nWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. 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