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Position Overview
As we continue to expand our presence in India, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Vice President, Technology General Manager, India.
As the India Engineering Country Leader at Autodesk, you will report directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Your role is pivotal in cultivating a vibrant and inclusive work culture that positions Autodesk as an employer of choice in India. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering an atmosphere that promotes innovation, collaboration, and excellence, thereby attracting and retaining top talent in the region.
Your responsibilities extend to overseeing a dynamic engineering team specializing in designing features and solutions tailored to the local market. This will be achieved through close collaboration with Autodesk's Go-to-Market (GTM) and product leadership teams. Your role is not just about management but also about inspiration—creating an environment where innovation thrives and Autodesk's reputation flourishes.
You will build strong relationships with GTM leaders to learn from Autodesk’s top customers and partners in India, understanding their needs, pain points, and product gaps. You will work with corporate teams to help address these gaps and further expand Autodesk in India. You will also serve as Autodesk's ambassador to India’s academic institutions, fostering partnerships and initiatives that elevate Autodesk's brand and build connections with the next generation of talent.
From an engineering standpoint, you will serve as a liaison to GTM leadership for the India market, identifying expansion opportunities and driving a comprehensive engineering strategy to penetrate key segments.
You will be part of the CIO’s staff, a global, multi-site leadership team. You will be responsible for executing strategies and activities that align with business objectives and support the achievement of corporate goals.
This role is hybrid and based in Bangalore. It will involve 25-30% domestic travel, as well as quarterly travel to our US locations.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Site/Country Leadership
Provide visionary leadership to the engineering teams in India, fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion, and promoting a positive and engaging work environment
Oversee all aspects of the India site council, including budget management, resource allocation, and facilities management
Set clear goals and objectives for the India site council, driving performance to achieve business targets
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies and procedures
Strengthen Autodesk’s reputation and brand with customers, government agencies, and local talent, serving as an ambassador for the company, our mission, and values
Partner with the Autodesk Education team to raise brand awareness in India and establish relationships with top academic institutions, fostering collaborations, research partnerships, and talent acquisition initiatives, while promoting Autodesk as an industry leader
Direct Engineering Management
Oversee a dedicated, innovative engineering team focused on developing solutions tailored to the local market in India. Guide the team's focus on enhancing product features that address unique customer requirements and preferences in the country
Lead a shared services group responsible for steering collaboration across all vertical product teams, ensuring that products and services meet the strategic market needs and specific demands of customers in India
Lead recruitment efforts to build and develop a high-performing engineering team in India, creating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Engineering Excellence
Serve as the primary executive engineering contact for our top 20 customers in India, acting as a trusted advisor and technical expert
Liaise with GTM and corporate product leadership to communicate customer feedback, requirements, and market insights, influencing product development based on customer requests and local market needs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and performance, exceeding customer expectations
Leadership Capabilities
Visionary Leadership: The ability to articulate a clear vision for the company's growth and expansion in India from an engineering and customer-centric perspective and inspire the engineering team and other stakeholders to work towards that vision
Strategic Thinking: The capacity to think strategically, analyze market trends and opportunities, and develop innovative plans and initiatives to achieve business objectives
Collaboration and Team Building: A strong collaborator who can build and lead diverse teams, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and empower team members to perform at their best
Boundary Spanning: The ability to facilitate open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders, and engage others to work across teams, functions, and disciplines
Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with a keen understanding of customer needs and preferences, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value and service
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree (M. Tech/MS/MBA) preferred
20+ years of experience, with at least 10 years in management leading global engineering teams with a focus on platform and SaaS
Proven history of leadership and management in engineering, preferably in a global, high-growth environment
Strong business acumen with experience in customer relationship management
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey ideas, influence stakeholders, and build strong relationships with customers, partners, and employees
Deep understanding of the Indian market landscape and industry trends
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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