Director Product Management

Title: Director, Product Management, #65066 Location: San Rafael, CA Since 1982, Autodesk has developed state-of-the-art 2D and 3D digital design and prototyping solutions that allow customers to experience their ideas before they are built. Autodesk delivers leading solutions for a large variety of industries including the building, manufacturing, and media and entertainment fields. Its flagship AutoCAD product is used by millions of architects and engineers worldwide. The success and growth of Autodesk can be attributed not only to its exceptional products, but also to its unique culture, which brings together the best and the brightest in a combined mission of innovation and creativity. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, just north of San Francisco, Autodesk has offices in 110 countries. Growth has been both organic and through acquisitions, including the 2006 acquisition of Alias, which propelled the company into a leading position in the media & entertainment field. A commitment to social responsibility and creating a sustainable world infuses Autodesk's innovations in education, customer solutions and community programs. The Opportunity: The Director Product Management will oversee all products in the AutoCAD and Platform Products Business Unit, Autodesk's largest division. In addition to the flagship product AutoCAD, this role will manage a new SaaS offering. SaaS is one of the fastest growing segments of the software industry and Autodesk is one of the largest software companies to offer it. Offering software products based on a SaaS model is a new growth opportunity for the company, and will expand the customer base from what has been traditionally the architecture and engineering community into the realm of a new type of user—the prosumer. This role will report to the Vice President AutoCAD and Platform Products, and will be based at either headquarters in San Rafael or in the San Francisco office. Role and Responsibilities: Lead the product management team to work with customers, industry sources and internal stakeholders to identify market and technology opportunities, and define product requirements to address these market opportunities Lead the definition of market requirement documents (MRDs), opportunity proposals, user case studies, customer profiles and business cases Manages the delivery of MRDs to the development team and communicate the product specifications. Helps set priorities of the development organization Provides ongoing guidance to the product design team in the development of product specifications that deliver the required user experience Analyze options (buy, build and partner) for the solutions to optimize time-to-market and to most effectively solve an identified market problem. Work with Business Development to identify market opportunity within the target market segments Identify partnership and alliances opportunities and proactively work to develop the relationships with required market leaders Will have responsibility for worldwide subscription customer messaging including creative, content, localization and Geo customization Define and drive the go-to-market strategy with the product marketing team, providing product positioning for all target customers, markets and buyers. Develop a list of specific problems that the product will solve for the market, and specific product requirements to address those problems as well as enable the development of effective marketing collateral, PR, advertising and marketing programs Drive the branding and the development of marketing collateral for the SaaS-based solutions. Utilize creative approaches to drive the definition of business models, pricing strategies and product delivery options Candidate Qualifications and Professional Experience: 15+ years management experience in Product Marketing, Product Management or related roles in a global software or other high technology solutions company 3-5 years of experience in successfully bringing a SaaS product to market Experience in a variety of product delivery mechanisms and business models, including packaged software products and web-based products Solid understanding of various market segments, including engineering, consumer, and high-volume Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to influence and build consensus within and outside of the organization, along with a high degree of self-direction. Must lead the vision for product strategy Extensive experience in working cross-functionally with Engineering and Product Design groups Managed a team of Product Managers, of at least 15 members Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field; an advanced degree is a plus The Benefits: This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Product Management leader to head up a solid team that will be responsible for growing an entirely new customer base for the company. Other advantages include: Influence software products that create the world in which we live... from skyscrapers to schools... bridges to aqueducts... and complex machinery to animated movie creatures. Autodesk listed on Fortune Top 100 Places to Work Solid corporate growth resulting in individual growth opportunities for advancement. 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 #65066. 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: Project/Program Management