Research Engagement Program Manager

Position Overview

As an Engagement Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing and engaging a diverse group of academic teams in the Autodesk Research Residency Program, with a focus on promoting research through collaboration and identifying and facilitating impactful outcomes for these teams. The Research Residency Program is a select group of teams exploring paths to improve the future of their industries. You will play a key role in maintaining relationships with residents, facilitating knowledge sharing, and supporting the growth and influence of our Residency Program hybrid work environment. You will report to the Community Engagement Strategy Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage the resident community at the Autodesk Technology Center with potential for management of hybrid residents
• Manage operations dedicated to resident lifecycle
• Design custom programming to promote engagement between Autodesk Research teams and the resident community
• Facilitate focused workshops and document and assess results
• Conduct surveys and interviews to identify outcomes and storytelling opportunities
• Work with team members to identify signals and validate relevant resident work

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in community management and program management
• Program design and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in managing multiple programs and initiatives, including planning, execution, and evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accelerator and/or incubator programs
• Experience in academia
• Proficiency with Airtable

The Ideal Candidate

• You have a change agent mindset—you're comfortable challenging the status quo and inspiring others to adopt new ways of working
• You value collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement
• You are quick to raise a hand if you need or can offer help
• You're a natural communicator and thrive at connecting dots across teams and functions

Learn more about our Research Residency Program here: https://www.autodesk.com/research-residency-program

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About Autodesk

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Benefits

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Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $86,500 and $149,270. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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