Autodesk
Director - Operations, Events and Experiences
Autodesk, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Requisition ID #23WD74057Position OverviewAutodesk is seeking an experienced
Director of Operations
to join our Brand Events & Experiences team. You will lead the Event Operations for all of Autodesk's flagship events which are critical to re-imagining Autodesk's event experiences, customer engagement, and contributing to business impact.You are a certified event professional with 10-15 years of enterprise event operations experience and a track record of success leading operations for large-scale technology events of 10,000+ people within budget.You will report to the Head of Brand Events & Experiences. This position is fully remote and yet, you need to be able to travel to various locations.Location : Any US locationResponsibilitiesOversee all operational aspects of Autodesk's flagship events, including venue recommendation and selection, budgeting, vendor on-boarding and management, and registration, along with hotel, transportation, and food & beverage logistics, and off-expo production.Manage event timelines, resources, and Autodesk & vendor deliverables.Implement robust budget management and reporting practices for events, including identifying cross-portfolio efficiencies and vendor consolidation opportunities.Build and lead a Event Operations team, providing coaching and development opportunities as well as guidance in the development and management of flagship event budgets and industry-standard operational best practices.Track expenses, manage vendor contracts, and negotiate favorable pricing and terms to ensure optimal allocation of resources and cost efficiency.Provide regular budget forecasts to the CMO and senior leadership.Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution, exceptional event experiences and promote an environment of inclusivity and knowledge sharing.Lead event debrief process across internal teams and agency partners, distilling learnings and recommendations into action plans that demonstrate year over year innovation and operational efficiencies.Additional responsibilities include leading internal department operations to ensure best practices in planning and project management as well as ensure operational rigor across the entire team.QualificationsBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field along with relevant event & meeting planning certifications.10-15+ years of event operations experience in positions of increasing responsibility, including operational responsibility for planning and executing large-scale (10,000+) customer conferences in the technology industry.Logistical mastermind with excellent financial prowess, 10+ years managing 8-figure budgets, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality events within said budget.Experience working in both digital and in-person event environments, with in-depth knowledge of managing internal and external production teams.Experience managing and developing a team.Excellent project management skills.A high degree of emotional intelligence.Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.Creative mindset with a strong focus on customer experience and engagement.Knowledge of wide range of event technologies, registration systems, mobile apps, gamification, and event analytics.Willingness to travel as needed for events and conferences.
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Director of Operations
to join our Brand Events & Experiences team. You will lead the Event Operations for all of Autodesk's flagship events which are critical to re-imagining Autodesk's event experiences, customer engagement, and contributing to business impact.You are a certified event professional with 10-15 years of enterprise event operations experience and a track record of success leading operations for large-scale technology events of 10,000+ people within budget.You will report to the Head of Brand Events & Experiences. This position is fully remote and yet, you need to be able to travel to various locations.Location : Any US locationResponsibilitiesOversee all operational aspects of Autodesk's flagship events, including venue recommendation and selection, budgeting, vendor on-boarding and management, and registration, along with hotel, transportation, and food & beverage logistics, and off-expo production.Manage event timelines, resources, and Autodesk & vendor deliverables.Implement robust budget management and reporting practices for events, including identifying cross-portfolio efficiencies and vendor consolidation opportunities.Build and lead a Event Operations team, providing coaching and development opportunities as well as guidance in the development and management of flagship event budgets and industry-standard operational best practices.Track expenses, manage vendor contracts, and negotiate favorable pricing and terms to ensure optimal allocation of resources and cost efficiency.Provide regular budget forecasts to the CMO and senior leadership.Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution, exceptional event experiences and promote an environment of inclusivity and knowledge sharing.Lead event debrief process across internal teams and agency partners, distilling learnings and recommendations into action plans that demonstrate year over year innovation and operational efficiencies.Additional responsibilities include leading internal department operations to ensure best practices in planning and project management as well as ensure operational rigor across the entire team.QualificationsBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field along with relevant event & meeting planning certifications.10-15+ years of event operations experience in positions of increasing responsibility, including operational responsibility for planning and executing large-scale (10,000+) customer conferences in the technology industry.Logistical mastermind with excellent financial prowess, 10+ years managing 8-figure budgets, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality events within said budget.Experience working in both digital and in-person event environments, with in-depth knowledge of managing internal and external production teams.Experience managing and developing a team.Excellent project management skills.A high degree of emotional intelligence.Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.Creative mindset with a strong focus on customer experience and engagement.Knowledge of wide range of event technologies, registration systems, mobile apps, gamification, and event analytics.Willingness to travel as needed for events and conferences.
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