The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Autodesk Workplace’s strategic goals, focusing on facility capital projects, portfolio optimization, and technology-driven initiatives. This includes managing new office builds, relocations, renovations, and other corporate or technology initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are effectively managed from concept to completion while aligning with Autodesk’s standards and culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead capital construction projects, including planning, design, execution, and closeout
- Coordinate with internal teams such as Workplace Operations, Real Estate, HR, IT, Procurement, Legal, and others to deliver capital and technology initiatives
- Collaborate with external partners, including project consultants, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Align project requirements with organizational goals and provide strategic guidance for Workplace Operations projects
- Oversee all aspects of project management, including design, scheduling, budgeting, and construction closeout
- Develop and implement workplace guidelines to create creative, functional, and sustainable environments
- Source, select, and manage external consultants and contractors in line with Autodesk standards
- Apply continuous quality control measures to ensure consistency and high-quality buildouts
- Prepare and manage capital project budgets as part of annual fiscal planning
- Maintain financial oversight, monitor project delivery, and ensure adherence to corporate deadlines
- Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders through monthly and quarterly reports
- Archive project documents and final reports during project closeout processes
- Build strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners, and collaborate with product development teams to test or pilot new products
- Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks and documentation
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, architecture, or a related field
- LEED-AP and/or WELL-AP certification preferred; 2+ years of experience in high-performance environmental projects
- 10+ years of project management experience in corporate real estate and facilities, with international experience preferred
- Experience with real estate transactions, including lease/work letter review and site evaluation
- Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems preferred
- Expertise in project forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, and scheduling within APAC
- Strong management skills to handle dynamic workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to deliver workplace solutions aligned with Autodesk’s culture and values
- Highly organized, resourceful, and able to meet aggressive deadlines
- Proficient in public speaking, executive reporting, and stakeholder communication
- Skilled in financial analysis, strategic planning, and office design/construction
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint required
- Familiarity with Autodesk products such as AutoCAD and Revit preferred
- Flexible to work with US time zones and HQ schedules
The Ideal Candidate
- Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills
- Hands-on, strategic thinker with attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization
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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
