Autodesk · 1 day ago
Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager - AECO
Novi, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $197K/yr
5+ years expAutodesk is a leading software company that transforms how things are made and what can be made. They are seeking a seasoned Strategic Partnerships Manager to drive partner strategy and activation across impactful global education partnerships, identifying and onboarding new high-value partners.
3D TechnologyArchitectureConstructionManufacturingSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead Autodesk’s top education partnerships, driving adoption, certification, and brand visibility across secondary, vocational, and post-secondary educational institutions and workforce programs
Identify, evaluate, and activate new strategic partnership opportunities that align to business and impact goals
Collaborate with Autodesk Government Affairs, Industry, and AECO Strategy teams to shape and advance policy-aligned education strategies
Build and execute scalable program plans in coordination with stakeholders from field engagement to executive leadership; track and report business performance
Partner with Marketing on co-marketing, activations, and event strategy to amplify Autodesk’s brand and partner impact
Represent Autodesk at high-profile events, from hands-on educator activations to executive briefings
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven experience in business roles including partnership management, business development, sales, strategy, or education/workforce leadership
Direct experience in Architecture and/or Construction industries (ideally both), demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of design principles, project management, and construction techniques
Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes to enhance project workflows, collaboration, and data management across all project phases
Skilled communicator across audiences from educators to C-suite leaders. Confident presenter with strong storytelling and executive presence
Highly strategic, with ability to prioritize and deliver under shifting conditions
Travel up to 30%
Preferred
Demonstrated success sourcing and growing strategic partnerships, or strategic account management
Domain knowledge of Career & Technical Education (CTE) with direct experience in construction, architecture, and related software tools
User of Autodesk BIM technology: AEC Collection, Forma, and/or Revit and familiarization with existing technology landscape
Experience working with education institutions, nonprofits, or government agencies, and familiarity with certification programs, workforce pathways, or training institutions
Experience with SaaS, cloud, or design & make technologies
Benefits
Health and financial benefits
Time away
Everyday wellness
Annual cash bonuses
Commissions for sales roles
Stock grants
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Autodesk
Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (233)
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2023 (269)
2022 (359)
2021 (298)
2020 (260)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
CitibankOK Blockchain Capital
2025-07-01Acquired
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-08-25Seed
Leadership Team
Andrew Anagnost
President and Chief Executive Officer
Janesh Moorjani
CFO
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