Develop and drive Autodesk’s global workforce development strategy, focused on career training, upskilling, reskilling, and pathways for adults and non-traditional learners into high-demand Design & Make careers
Size and define strategic priorities across workforce segments, geographies, programs, and partnership models using data-driven insights
Research and analyze workforce, labor market, policy, training, and credentialing trends to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic direction
Build and manage relationships with workforce agencies, training providers, employers, nonprofits, industry coalitions, and public sector stakeholders
Identify opportunities tied to workforce funding, grants, apprenticeship programs, and continuing education initiatives
Partner with our learning offerings team to shape strategies leveraging software access, training programs, and industry-recognized credentials to drive employability and ecosystem adoption
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, customer learning, public affairs, sales, and customer success teams to launch and scale workforce initiatives
Influence senior internal and external stakeholders to align around strategic priorities and execution
Establish metrics and feedback loops to measure program impact, adoption, and outcomes
Represent Autodesk at workforce development forums, industry events, and coalition meetings

8+ years of experience in workforce development, education strategy, public sector partnerships, economic development, or related strategic roles
Deep knowledge of the workforce development ecosystem, including career training, workforce agencies, community colleges, CTE, apprenticeships, and continuing education as well as competency-based learning and skills-based hiring trends
Understanding of workforce funding models, including public grants, public-private partnerships, and employer-funded training
Experience building partnerships and working with government agencies, workforce boards, nonprofits, or policy stakeholders
Background in strategic planning, e.g. management consulting, corporate strategy, or go-to-market strategy, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to build partnerships and navigate complex, evolving ecosystems.

Senior Workforce Development Strategy Manager – Education Experiences

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