Senior Manager, Event Content Strategy & Delivery

About the role

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98412 Autodesk is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Content Strategyand Deliveryto lead the end-to-end content experience for Autodesk University (AU)-our flagship global customer conference-and shape content journeys across our broader event portfolio, including One Team Conference (OTC) and TechX. This is a highly strategic , individualcontributor rolewith broad cross-functional influence. You willserveas the strategic content advisorto senior leadership, owning content strategy andexperience acrossAUandinfluencing how our mostimportant narrativesare delivered acrossflagship moments,such asbreakout sessions, hands-on labs, expo theaters, and thought leadership programming.You will define content direction, guide prioritization and investment decisions, and ensure all programming delivers clear value, narrative cohesion, and measurable business impact. You willadvise andinfluencesenior leaders acrossProductMarketing, Corporate Communications, Industry Marketing, and Events to translate business priorities into compelling, scalable content experiences for global audiences. This role sits at the center of Autodesk 's most important customer and internal moments. The content experiences you design will shape how thousands of customers, partners, and employees understand our strategy, products, and visionfor the future. You will play a critical role in defining how Autodesk shows up at our biggest moments of the year, and how our stories come to life beyond it. What You'll Do Own AU Content Strategy Lead the end-to-end content strategy and execution for AU session programming (breakouts, labs, panels, andexpotheaters) Define and evolve the content architecture and audience journey, ensuring relevance across industries, personas, and experience levels Lead the developmentofcontent pillarsand messagingframeworks aligned to Autodesk 's strategic prioritiesand influencing cross-functional stakeholders Drive sessionand instructionaldesign, including format innovation, topicselection, and content balance across tracks Define content investment strategy and make prioritization decisions across competing stakeholder needs and business objectives Lead the Content Planning Lifecycle Own the Call for Proposals (CFP) strategy, taxonomy, andsessionevaluation process Leadsession selection and maketradeoff decisions acrosssubmissions, balancingstakeholderpriorities, audienceneedsandbusiness objectives Define and drivecontentgovernance,content production timelines, and workflows from concept through delivery Ensure content quality through structured review cycles, speaker enablement, and narrative alignment Define criteria for content selection aligned to business impact, audience value, and strategic priorities Drive Cross-Functional Alignment & Influence Act as thestrategiccontent leadacross Product, Marketing, Comms, and Industry teamsdriving alignmenton priorities anddirectionAdvise and influence senior leaders on content strategy, session design, and audience engagement Influencedecision-making on content investments, prioritization, and resource allocation Navigate complex organizational dynamics to drive alignment and execution at scale Operate in ambiguous environments and navigate conflicting priorities to drive clear decision-making Elevate Content Experience & Innovation Define and evolve best-in-class content experiences for Autodesk 's flagship events Lead the developmentofinnovative session formats and engagement models (interactive, demo-driven, broadcast-inspired, etc.) Integrate digital and in-person content strategies to create cohesive, multi-channel experiences Leverage data and insights to continuously improve content performance, relevance, and attendee satisfaction Anticipate industry trends and evolving audience expectations to keep Autodesk 's events best-in-class Position Autodesk 's flagship events as leaders in content innovation within the industry Minimum Qualifications 7-10+ years of experience designing and delivering content experiences for large-scale, enterprise-level conferences or events Proventrack recordof owning complex contentstrategy and deliveringagainstbusiness outcomes Deepexpertisein content strategy, session design, and audience journey mapping Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders and stakeholders Exceptional cross-functional leadershipskills-comfortable driving alignment without direct authority Experience working across Product Marketing, Communications, and Event Production teams Highly strategic thinker with the ability to translate businessobjectivesinto compelling content experiences Data-informed and outcomes-driven, with a focus on measurable impact and continuous improvement Preferred Qualifications Experiencewithlarge-scale flagship events (e.g., 5,000+ attendees; global audience) Familiarity with CFP platforms, session management tools, or event technology ecosystems (e.g.,RainFocus) Background