Overview
Senior Program Manager, Talent Management - Talent Planning
The Autodesk People and Places (PPL) organization is on a transformative journey, revolutionizing our Talent Management landscape. We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Senior Manager of Talent Management - Talent Planning who will own and drive enterprise-level talent review and succession planning (collectively known as Talent Planning) programs, executive talent insights analysis, talent assessments and profiles, and talent management systems and tools related to those functions. They will contribute to broader talent management strategies and initiatives, particularly those designed to create a cohesive talent management experience for every Autodesk employee.
The Senior Manager of Talent Management – Talent Planning will design, build, and drive Autodesk’s talent planning strategy and execution. To deliver insightful, efficient, and technology-supported talent review and succession planning processes, you will partner with key stakeholders across Talent Management, Learning & Development, Culture and Belonging, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, People Insights, as well as with People Business Partners and executive leaders.
In this dynamic and high impact role you will have an opportunity to combine a passion for program management, training and education, simplification, program integration, and creating a strong leader and employee experience. You will also be expected to work with internal stakeholders, across HR teams, and with leaders to support an integrated Talent Planning process. You will need to demonstrate strong executive presence, exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), and a proven track record in program managing multiple complex programs. The ideal candidate must possess a high degree of ownership, proven results of earning trust with customers, and have strong business acumen.
This role reports to the Senior Director of Executive Talent and Talent Management.
Responsibilities
* Own the full talent planning portfolio of talent review and succession planning for Autodesk and contribute to broader talent management projects and strategic initiatives
* Understand and translate organizational needs into a talent planning strategy and plan for the Company aligned with Autodesk’s strategic intent
* Manage the global enterprise-wide Talent Review and Succession Planning products and processes
* Accountable for the quality and effectiveness of the executive talent processes, including succession plans, talent pools, senior talent movement, quality of talent profiles, leadership review, and assessments
* Act as a trusted thought partner and advisor to People Business Partners in introducing new programs, identifying process improvements, and deploying new approaches
* In 2025/2026, drive the process to select, configure, and install a technology platform (or platforms) to support the talent review process and data capture, including responsibility for all communications and training to support the launch of new tools and software
* Expertly moderate and support talent review and succession planning discussions
* Leverage data and analytics to drive continuous improvement and to share a powerful narrative with key stakeholders on progress, outcomes, and risks in executive talent management
* Design talent review and succession planning reporting to ensure that both programs are delivering succession and executive talent insights to PPL leadership, CEO staff, and the board of directors
* Identify appropriate metrics to track and measure the effectiveness of talent planning initiatives in partnership with the People Analytics team
Minimum Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in Talent Management, 4+ years focused on talent review and succession planning
* Excellence in project and program management
* Experience designing, launching, and supporting global talent management programs in sophisticated, complex, and dynamic global corporate environments
* Deep knowledge of change management and communication principles
* Effective, transparent communication skills, written and verbal
* Strength in developing and delivering presentations and expertise in PowerPoint
* Experience training colleagues on the adoption of new processes and technology, including experience implementing leadership training
* Strategic knowledge of and experience implementing and using next generation talent technology platforms and tools
* Experience/ background with using technology platforms to support talent review and succession planning process
* Experience administering talent assessment or 360-degree feedback tools/processes
* Experience with Workday Talent Management module preferred
* Experience building data-driven talent functions and designing processes that deliver actionable talent insights
* Experience applying the lens of equity and inclusion across the employee lifecycle including processes, programs, and products
* Skilled at developing and maintaining effective internal relationships. Adept at collaborating within a highly matrixed, cross-geo, cross-functional environment
* Curious and intellectually flexible with the ability to generate, translate, and clarify ideas
* Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills
* Ability to navigate ambiguity and multiple perspectives
* Creative, innovative, and collaborative
* Human centered design experience preferred
* Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred
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