Senior Manager, Event Content Strategy & Delivery

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Autodesk is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Content Strategyand Deliveryto lead the end-to-end content experience for Autodesk University (AU)—our flagship global customer conference—and shape content journeys across our broader event portfolio, including One Team Conference (OTC) and TechX.

This is a highly strategic,individualcontributor rolewith broad cross-functional influence. You willserveas the strategic content advisorto senior leadership, owning content strategy andexperience acrossAUandinfluencing how our mostimportant narrativesare delivered acrossflagship moments,such asbreakout sessions, hands-on labs, expo theaters, and thought leadership programming.You will define content direction, guide prioritization and investment decisions, and ensure all programming delivers clear value, narrative cohesion, and measurable business impact.

You willadvise andinfluencesenior leaders acrossProductMarketing, Corporate Communications, Industry Marketing, and Events to translate business priorities into compelling, scalable content experiences for global audiences.

This role sits at the center of Autodesk’s most important customer and internal moments. The content experiences you design will shape how thousands of customers, partners, and employees understand our strategy, products, and visionfor the future. You will play a critical role in defining how Autodesk shows up at our biggest moments of the year, and how our stories come to life beyond it.

What You'll Do

Own AU Content Strategy

Lead the end-to-end content strategy and execution for AU session programming (breakouts, labs, panels, andexpotheaters)

Define and evolve the content architecture and audience journey, ensuring relevance across industries, personas, and experience levels

Lead the developmentofcontent pillarsand messagingframeworks aligned to Autodesk’s strategic prioritiesand influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Drive sessionand instructionaldesign, including format innovation, topicselection, and content balance across tracks

Define content investment strategy and make prioritization decisions across competing stakeholder needs and business objectives

Lead the Content Planning Lifecycle

Own the Call for Proposals (CFP) strategy, taxonomy, andsessionevaluation process

Leadsession selection and maketradeoff decisions acrosssubmissions, balancingstakeholderpriorities, audienceneedsandbusiness objectives

Define and drivecontentgovernance,content production timelines, and workflows from concept through delivery

Ensure content quality through structured review cycles, speaker enablement, and narrative alignment

Define criteria for content selection aligned to business impact, audience value, and strategic priorities

Drive Cross-Functional Alignment & Influence

Act as thestrategiccontent leadacross Product, Marketing, Comms, and Industry teamsdriving alignmenton priorities anddirectionAdvise and influence senior leaders on content strategy, session design, and audience engagement

Influencedecision-making on content investments, prioritization, and resource allocation

Navigate complex organizational dynamics to drive alignment and execution at scale

Operate in ambiguous environments and navigate conflicting priorities to drive clear decision-making

Elevate Content Experience & Innovation

Define and evolve best-in-class content experiences for Autodesk’s flagship events

Lead the developmentofinnovative session formats and engagement models (interactive, demo-driven, broadcast-inspired, etc.)

Integrate digital and in-person content strategies to create cohesive, multi-channel experiences

Leverage data and insights to continuously improve content performance, relevance, and attendee satisfaction

Anticipate industry trends and evolving audience expectations to keep Autodesk’s events best-in-class

Position Autodesk’s flagship events as leaders in content innovation within the industry

Minimum Qualifications

7–10+ years of experience designing and delivering content experiences for large-scale, enterprise-level conferences or events

Proventrack recordof owning complex contentstrategy and deliveringagainstbusiness outcomes

Deepexpertisein content strategy, session design, and audience journey mapping

Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders and stakeholders

Exceptional cross-functional leadershipskills—comfortable driving alignment without direct authority

Experience working across Product Marketing, Communications, and Event Production teams

Highly strategic thinker with the ability to translate businessobjectivesinto compelling content experiences

Data-informed and outcomes-driven, with a focus on measurable impact and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Experiencewithlarge-scale flagship events (e.g., 5,000+ attendees; global audience)

Familiarity with CFP platforms, session management tools, or event technology ecosystems (e.g.,RainFocus)

Background in technical, industry, or product-driven content environments

Experience designing hybrid or digital event experiences

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About Autodesk

Welcome 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.

We 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.

When 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!

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