Technical Product Manager

For 23 years, Autodesk has invested in people, software, and technology to help customers realize their ideas-to compete and win. We first revolutionized the software industry with the AutoCAD® product, which introduced drafting on a PC. The widespread popularity of AutoCAD software forged our company's lifetime commitment to practical innovation that drives productivity and profitability. AutoCAD also paved the way for our technology leadership in industries such as building, infrastructure, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and wireless data.General Summary:
As a Technical Product Manager you will be a key member of the product management team researching licensing, installation, operating system, migration and hardware technologies. This is a highly collaborative position that requires an in-depth understanding of how customers implement Autodesk’s licensing and install technologies. You will provide leadership and customer knowledge to the design, development and testing teams to support the product development cycle. As successful candidates you will be part of a highly professional team that works hard and enjoys working as a close net team. Verbal communication and writing skills along with the ability to influence others are must have skills for this position.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with customers and customer research tools to gather product requirements. Document the results in collaboration with the lead product manager for AutoCAD.
Work directly with a cross functional team to represent the customers needs and ensure that the features for the product release meet customer needs.
Create a prioritized list of market requirements based on the products strategy. Work with Product Design, Product Development, QA and Tech Pubs to develop gross resource estimates for the high priority features.
Based on the gross estimates, work with the lead Product Manager to craft the feature set and messaging for the product release.
Help define the final product scope based on available resources, product strategy and customer research.
Assist Product Marketing in defining positioning, messaging, demo sets, marketing collateral, etc.Requirements:
Strong hands on knowledge of Autodesk’s licensing and installation technologies
Understanding of the design and engineering customer
Intense customer focus
Strong product and customer advocate
Ability to lead a team towards a common goal
Ability to drive decisions and get closure on recommendations and issues fast
Ability to interact with and influence others affectively
Ability to set priorities and work in a multi tasking environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Desired Knowledge/Skills:
4-year degree from an accredited institution in:
Note: Equivalent experience will be accepted.
In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Standalone and Network licensing technologies from a customer perspective
In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Standalone and Network installation technologies from a customer perspective
Understanding Windows operating system technologies
Understanding of the design and engineering customerWork Experience:
3+ years of experience in the product or service’s industry or:
Specific experience in design or CAD desktop software
Work for 3+years as a CAD manager, IT person or person in charge of licensing and installation of Autodesk products
Autodesk is always looking for extraordinary people who strive for excellence. We recognize that our success is in large part due to the outstanding talent and dedication of our employees. Your opinions, ideas, and participation in the company's decisions and actions aren't just welcome-they're expected. We take pride in a culture based on respect, collaboration, and diversity.
Because each of us has different needs and our own lifestyle, Autodesk offers a variety of benefits. A rewarding career and personal life depend in part on our continued good health and peace of mind. Autodesk therefore offers a wide range of high-quality health insurance plans, survivor and income protection plans and flexible spending accounts as part of our flexible benefits program.
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