Portfolio Engagement Manager

This is a 12 month contract position with the opportunity for a full-time offer. Hybrid and remote work option available. About Autodesk FoundationThe Autodesk Foundation's mission is to support innovative solutions to the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges. The Autodesk Foundation invests in nonprofits and startups helping to de-risk innovation and bring industry-transforming solutions to scale. By facilitating a blend of funding, technical training, and expertise, we can bring early-stage innovations to market to advance a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient world. Learn more about our strategy and team at the roleReporting to the Head of Portfolio Engagement, the Portfolio Success Manager will primarily focus on our Health & Resilience (H&R) portfolio, scoping and facilitating technology and talent support to catalyze innovation in partnership with H&R portfolio organizations. The Portfolio Success Manager will build trusted relationships with grantees and investees and connect them into the most impactful opportunities for support to realize their impact and business goals. This individual will work collaboratively with the Investment Lead, Technology Success team, and peers across the Autodesk Foundation team and the rest of Autodesk.Account ManagementDevelop a deep understanding of the Autodesk Foundation investment thesis and initiatives related to the Health and Resilience including industry, sector, region, and context in which portfolio organizations operate, to strategically guide partnerships.Develop and maintain a solid understanding of each portfolio organization's needs; prioritize and articulate recommendations for ways to leverage in-kind resources that delivers value and the greatest potential for impact.Serve as an informed strategic partner and advisor to portfolio orgs and the broader Foundation team in all stages of the relationship - from diligence to renewal and portfolio graduation.Develop partner success plans that articulate organizational needs and capacity that can be addressed with Autodesk technology and talent, and act as a roadmap for the engagement.Oversee delivery of support to ensure completion within defined schedule, budget, and quality parameters; capture feedback, analyze metrics and trends to evaluate success of support.Surface insights and up-level outcomes to Autodesk Foundation team and broader Autodesk community to support key activities such as impact measurement, communications, storytelling, award nominations, and other opportunities to create or add value.Relationship BuildingBuild trusting, positive and dynamic relationships portfolio organization's leadership, technology leads, and other key personnel.Establish and maintain positive relationships with various teams across Autodesk including, but not limited to, Autodesk Education, Technology Centers, People & Places, Research, Sales, Consulting, Customer Success, and Product Development to support success partnership.Resolve complex issues in partnership with portfolio organizations or on their behalf in creative and effective ways that align with the priorities and capabilities of the Autodesk Foundation.Industry & Sector InsightsInvestigate industry trends to unearth new opportunities which may drive results and impact.Support connections to collaborators or stakeholders across the Autodesk ecosystem when aligned with joint goals.Contribute to annual strategic planning and goal setting process, along with evaluation of quarterly results.Qualifications, Skills & Experience6+ years of experience in account management, customer success, venture partnerships, or similar role.Experience with Autodesk industries.Customer or investee-centric mindset, committed to being responsive and supportive to portfolio needs, prioritizing to achieve stated outcomes.Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.Experience working and/or living in Asia or Africa.Demonstrated interest in several of the sectors in which we invest: climate tech, resilient housing and infrastructure, agriculture, water & sanitation, energy access, and an interest in building a career in corporate philanthropy.Excitement to learn the inner workings of a corporate foundation and have a hand in shaping the future of the Autodesk Foundation.Furthermore, we are looking for a team member who: Takes initiative. You are comfortable working independently and seek input as needed when you take on new assignments. You make recommendations to create better ways of working and seek clarity when an obstacle is in your way.Is quick to build rapport. You enjoy building relationships with people from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. You are comfortable setting expectations and communicating with clarity in order to grow and maintain relationships built on trust and openness.Enjoys collaboration. You are the kind of person who believes that a high functioning team is critical to success. You enjoy reaching out and building productive working relationships with people across all levels of the company.Is accountable. You have a keen attention to detail and are able to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines and stakeholders.Is pragmatic. You are able to identify practical, right-sized solutions and results, prioritizing impact and quality work product while avoiding unnecessary complexities.Always adaptable. You work well in fast-paced environments, you're a quick learner, and always ready to lend a hand. Are organized. You can maintain large amounts of information in an organized way.

Created: 2025-01-16