Building Engineering Strategy Manager
Job Summary
The Building Engineering Strategy Manager will lead the strategic vision and growth initiatives for MEP and Structural engineering business across North America. This role involves defining long-term industry roadmaps, validating market opportunities, and driving cross-functional execution. The successful candidate will act as a key leader, collaborating with Sales, Product, and Marketing teams to integrate next-generation platforms into core engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute North American GTM strategy for MEP and Structures.
- Drive market research and synthesize industry trends.
- Align cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, and Product.
- Engage with executive stakeholders and lead strategic partnerships.
Required Skills
- 5+ years in MEP or Structural engineering workflows.
- 10+ years in combined engineering and business/strategy roles.
- Exceptional data analysis and executive presentation skills.
- Proven experience in strategic planning and cross-functional leadership.
Job Details
Position Overview
This role requires a strategic, action-oriented leader who can navigate ambiguity, identify growth opportunities, and drive execution. You will help define the long-term industry vision, validate market opportunities, and lead initiatives that bring Autodesk's next-generation platforms into core building engineering workflows. This includes developing thought leadership, market insights, business strategies, and partnership initiatives. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Industry Business leaders to develop and execute strategies that resonate with customers and position Autodesk as a leader in Building Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Develop and drive the strategic GTM plan (short- and long-term) for Building Engineering (MEP + Structures) across North America.
- Collaborate with Industry Strategy peers to shape the broader AEC strategy and advance cross-industry initiatives.
- Lead market research and analysis, synthesizing customer feedback and industry trends across MEP systems and Structural engineering.
- Influence and align Product, Marketing, and Sales teams on growth strategies, including GTM approaches for new products and platforms.
- Present insights and strategic recommendations to leadership, including Strategic Plans and Opportunity Proposals.
- Engage customers and industry stakeholders through executive briefings, customer councils, industry events, working groups, and media engagements.
- Lead strategic partnerships and contribute to M&A strategy and execution aligned with Building Engineering priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in MEP design and/or Structural engineering, with strong knowledge of building engineering workflows.
- 10+ years of related experience across engineering and business roles, including strategy, technology, or consulting.
- Demonstrated experience in business planning, strategic visioning, and industry thought leadership.
- Strategy or management consulting experience (top-tier firm or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong proficiency in developing executive-level presentations and performing advanced data analysis.
- Proven ability to drive outcomes in a matrixed organization through cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or related field); MBA a plus.
- Willingness to travel 20-30% for customer and industry engagement.