Senior Construction Industry Strategist

Job Requisition ID #

25WD91040

We are looking for a Senior Construction Industry Strategist to help write the next chapter of Autodesk’s story in EMEA. This is an opportunity to shape our strategies, uncover opportunities, and helping Autodesk Forma become the go-to platform for construction pros across the region. If you love mixing big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, working with cross-functional teams, and making an impact every day, this is your playground.

At Autodesk, we’re shaking up the construction world. Autodesk Forma connects teams, simplifies workflows, and helps projects get built better, faster, and smarter. We support millions of users across the building lifecycle. And we are on a mission to help people imagine, design, and make a better world. Candidates need to based in the UK and have a deep understanding and knowledge of the UK market, additional knowledge of the wider EMEA market is highly beneficial.

We offer hybrid contracts, with no minimum office days, however you will attend the London office on a regular basis for customer and leadership meetings. You will report to the Senior Director, Construction Strategy.

Responsibilities

Be the Visionary

Craft and steer construction strategies that make a real difference; even when the path isn’t fully clear

Turn great ideas into action, adapting as priorities shift and opportunities arise

Identify emerging market opportunities and help Autodesk lead with practical, high-impact strategies

Be the Explorer

Dive into construction trends and uncover insights that shape the EMEA market

Build relationships with industry leaders, trade groups, and key partners

Translate complex market signals into clear strategies that move the needle

Be the Connector

Build partnerships across the construction ecosystem—contractors, consultants, and technology innovators

Work with sales teams to strengthen customer relationships

Connect with the start-up ecosystem to spark innovation and expand the reach of Autodesk Construction Cloud

Be the Team Player

Collaborate with product teams to ensure Autodesk Forma solutions meet EMEA market needs

Team up with marketing to craft messaging that excites customers

Partner with customer success to turn clients into raving fans

Minimum qualifications

Construction experience: 8+ years. You know the field, the terms, and what really matters on projects

Strategic mindset: You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, spotting patterns, and helping craft strategies that drive impact

Tech fluency: APIs, SaaS, AI/ML. You get it, and you get excited by it

Regional knowledge: You understand how EMEA markets differ and why that matters

Collaboration skills: You thrive leading cross-functional projects and working with diverse teams

Strong communicator: Boardroom or coffee chat, you make complex ideas simple

Data-driven: Numbers tell a story. You love discovering insights and acting on them

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or consulting experience (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.)

Cross-cultural experience. Comfortable navigating diverse markets

Industry network. You know people who know people

The Ideal Candidate

Entrepreneurial: You love building, creating, and experimenting—big-company resources included

Comfortable with Ambiguity: You can bring clarity and structure to messy, unstructured problems

Customer-first: Helping customers succeed energizes you

Collaborative: You shine when working with others toward a shared goal

Adaptable: Change is exciting, not scary

Goal-oriented: You celebrate wins and chase ambitious results

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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