Senior Manager, Event Content Strategy & Delivery
About the role
The Senior Manager, Event Content Strategy and Delivery leads the end-to-end content strategy and execution for Autodesk University (AU), shaping content journeys across Autodesk’s broader event portfolio. This role serves as the strategic content advisor to senior leadership, influencing how key narratives are delivered at flagship moments like breakout sessions, hands-on labs, expo theaters, and thought leadership programming.
Responsibilities
Own AU Content Strategy
Define and evolve the content architecture and audience journey
Develop content pillars and messaging frameworks aligned to Autodesk’s strategic priorities
Drive session and instructional design, including format innovation and content balance
Define content investment strategy and prioritize stakeholder needs
Lead the Content Planning Lifecycle, including CFP strategy, taxonomy, and session evaluation
Define and drive content governance, production timelines, and workflows
Align and influence senior leaders on content strategy, session design, and audience engagement
Define and evolve best-in-class content experiences for Autodesk’s flagship events
Design innovative session formats and engagement models
Integrate digital and in-person content strategies for cohesive, multi-channel experiences
Leverage data and insights to continuously improve content performance and attendee satisfaction
Anticipate industry trends and evolving audience expectations
Requirements
7–10+ years of experience designing and delivering content experiences for large-scale, enterprise-level conferences or events
Proven track record of owning complex content strategy and delivering business outcomes
Deep expertise in content strategy, session design, and audience journey mapping
Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders and stakeholders
Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills—comfortable driving alignment without direct authority
Experience working across Product Marketing, Communications, and Event Production teams
Highly strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into compelling content experiences
Data-informed and outcomes-driven, with a focus on measurable impact and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Experience with large-scale flagship events (e.g., 5,000+ attendees; global audience)
Familiarity with CFP platforms, session management tools, or event technology ecosystems
Background in technical, industry, or product-driven content environments
Experience designing hybrid or digital event experiences
Skills
Content strategy and session design
Audience journey mapping
Executive presence and influence
Strategic thinking and data-driven decision making
Collaboration and cross-functional leadership
Event planning and management
Content governance and production timelines
Innovative session formats and engagement models
Data analysis and insights
Industry trend anticipation and audience expectation management
Benefits
Autodesk offers a competitive compensation package, including a starting base salary between $124,000 and $221,430, depending on experience and location. Additional benefits include health and financial benefits, time off, and everyday wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits at https://benefits.autodesk.com/.
Pay
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $124,000 and $221,430. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.