Industry Strategy Manager
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Position Overview
Autodesk is accelerating the transformation of the built environment through industrialized construction (IC)—connecting design, manufacturing, and construction workflows to enable more scalable, efficient, and sustainable delivery models. We are seeking an Industry Strategy Manager, Industrialized Construction to support and advance Autodesk’s strategy in this rapidly evolving space.
In this role, you will translate industry insights, customer needs, and competitive dynamics into clear strategic direction and cross-functional alignment. You will operate at the intersection of industry intelligence, product strategy, and go-to-market execution, helping ensure Autodesk is well-positioned to lead in industrialized construction. You will also play a key role in representing Autodesk externally, contributing to industry dialogue and strengthening Autodesk’s position as a leader in this emerging category.
Responsibilities
Support Industry Strategy Development
Support the evolution of Autodesk’s point of view and strategic priorities for industrialized construction
Identify key market opportunities, segments, and use cases across the IC ecosystem
Contribute to strategic planning, including investment focus, prioritization, and market approach
Ensure alignment with broader Autodesk Industry Cloud and Forma strategy
Generate Market & Customer Insights
Analyze market dynamics, competitive landscape, and emerging trends (e.g., modular construction, prefabrication, DfMA)
Engage with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to understand workflows, adoption barriers, and unmet needs
Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for product, GTM, and industry teams
Monitor regional and global developments (regulation, supply chain, technology adoption)
Enable GTM & Cross-Functional Alignment
Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales to align on target segments, personas, and value propositions
Support go-to-market strategy development, including positioning, messaging, and solution narratives
Help ensure consistency between industry strategy, product direction, and GTM execution
Communicate strategic priorities, trade-offs, and dependencies across a matrixed organization
Support Product & Innovation Alignment
Collaborate with Product Management to inform roadmap priorities based on market and customer insights
Help connect industry needs to product capabilities, including emerging areas such as AI and platform workflows
Surface opportunities for differentiation and ecosystem partnerships
Represent Autodesk Externally & Build Industry Credibility
Act as an advocate for Autodesk’s perspective on industrialized construction across the industry
Represent Autodesk at industry events, conferences, customer engagements, and partner forums
Deliver compelling presentations on industry trends, Autodesk’s point of view, and strategic direction
Engage with customers and partners to both share Autodesk’s vision and gather market insights
Lead and coordinate internal and external stakeholder groups to inform strategy, validate direction, and strengthen industry engagement
Contribute to thought leadership through speaking, panels, and collaboration with Marketing on external content
Support Strategic Communication
Develop high-quality strategy briefs, frameworks, and presentations for leadership
Synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and actionable narratives
Support decision-making through structured communication and insight
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in strategy, industry analysis, product strategy, GTM, management consulting, or a related role
Familiarity with the AEC industry or strong interest in industrialized construction
Experience developing insights and recommendations that inform business or product decisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in industrialized construction, modular construction, prefabrication, or related domains
Background in software, SaaS, or platform-based business models
Experience working cross-functionally with product, marketing, and sales teams
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Experience in global, matrixed organizations
The Ideal Candidate
A strategic thinker who connects industry trends to business opportunities
Able to turn ambiguity into structured insights and clear recommendations
Comfortable operating across industry, product, and GTM domains
A strong communicator who can simplify complex topics for different audiences
Curious about how technology is transforming construction and manufacturing
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