Senior Product Manager, Mobile Resource Managemen #65717

With over $2B in revenue, Autodesk is ranked the 5th largest software company in the world and was recently named one of the top performing companies for 2008 in the BusinessWeek 50 Rankings. Autodesk is a world leader in design innovation technologies for the manufacturing, architecture, construction and media and entertainment industries. Since introducing AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed a broad portfolio of specialized 2D and 3D Digital Prototyping solutions that give designers, engineers, architects and digital artists the tools they need to create the skyscrapers, bridges, products, games and films that make up our world today. The global Autodesk community includes: - Our employees: 7,000 staff in more than 60 locations around the globe; - Our customers: 9 million users in 160 countries -- 100% of Fortune 100 firms are Autodesk customers; - Our ecosystem: 1,700 channel partners and 3,100 development partners; Twenty-six years ago, Autodesk and AutoCAD changed the world of design by automating drafting. Today we continue to evolve the design process with products used by designers, architects, engineers, and digital artists worldwide. We have been designated one of 2008's "Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company Magazine. Autodesk: Hot technology....Cool place to work. Title: Senior Product Manager, Mobile Resource Management #65717 Location: San Rafael, CA Autodesk Location Services solutions help wireless carriers generate new revenue and lower churn through enabling location-based services (LBS) and applications in their subscriber's mobile devices. Within a year, every mobile device manufactured will have embedded location technology. Autodesk has established itself as the leader in enabling that technology into useful applications fundamentally changing how people interact. POSITION SUMMARY This strategic leadership position is responsible for driving the strategy, direction, and delivery of our Autodesk Insight product that is used by enterprises to manage and locate their resources in the field. This role requires high-level interaction with internal teams, customers, and partners to define, build, and market location based services at Autodesk. PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop business plans, product strategy, pricing and MRM product positing in the marketplace. Perform competitive analysis and help build roadmap and strategy based on the feature gaps Define market requirements, product scope, and product specifications for Location Services MRM and related enterprise applications. Validate product requirements and roadmap through market research and strategic customer negotiations. Interface with engineering and sales to develop new products and enhance the existing ones. Maintain a product roadmap and evaluate product life cycle issues to determine enhancement or retirement strategies. Interface with quality assurance, operations and customer care to ensure products developed meet quality standards and customer specifications. Articulate and evangelize the vision and product strategy to optimize profitability and uptake in market, both internally the Autodesk Location Services organization and externally to the target customers. Support the development of core marketing programs such as sales tools, public relations, advertising, and demand generation activity. REQUIREMENTS Strong background in the asset management, asset tracking and mobile resource/field force management area. 5+ years experience in product management role for an enterprise software organization Understanding of marketing research and demographics analysis techniques Proven track record of bringing new products to market and growing them BS or equivalent degree; MBA or equivalent preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to be highly successful in a matrix management organization Excellent writing skills, editing skills, and command of spelling, grammar and syntax rules Excellent understanding of division's products and clients' needs Strong evangelical and presentation skills desired Travel potentially 20% Desired Knowledge & Work Experience: Experience in enterprise application development, especially in the area of mobile workforce management 4+ years experience in the wireless services industry Experience in a web-based applications and UI design Worldwide product mgmt experience desired Autodesk provides one of the most exceptional compensation and benefit packages, including stock options for all employees, 401k matching, six week sabbatical after four years of employment, domestic partner policy, on going employee training and development, flexible work hours and more! IF YOU ARE AN EXTRAORDINARY PERSON WHO STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.AUTODESK.COM/CAREERS - Job Req # 65717. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse workforce. Company: Autodesk Inc. Location: San Rafael Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development