Job Description
Job Requisition ID # 26WD99203 Position Overview Autodesk is seeking a Director, Event Operations to lead the operational strategy, governance, and delivery model that powers Autodesk ’s most visible customer, partner, employee, and executive experiences. This role is responsible for establishing the operational foundation that enables Autodesk ’s strategic events portfolio to scale efficiently, execute consistently, and deliver exceptional experiences. From flagship customer conferences and executive programs to employee events, incentive experiences, and future strategic initiatives, this leader ensures operational excellence across the entire event ecosystem. The Director, Event Operations serves as the operational backbone of the Events & Experiences organization, partnering closely with Event Technology, Experience Design, Content, Marketing, Security, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and executive stakeholders to drive alignment, reduce risk, optimize investments, and elevate execution quality across all programs. This role requires a highly strategic operator who can balance long-term planning with real-time decision making, create structure in complex environments, and build scalable systems that enable teams to perform at their best. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, operational rigor, financial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to bring clarity and calm to highly dynamic environments. Key Responsibilities Event Operations Strategy & Portfolio Leadership Define and evolve Autodesk ’s event operations strategy, operating model, standards, and governance framework across the strategic events portfolio Establish scalable operational processes, playbooks, and delivery models that create consistency across flagship events, executive programs, and future experiences Partner with program leads to translate business objectives into executable operational plans Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and d
