Employee Comms Manager, People Programs

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Position Overview:

The Employee Communications Manager, People Programs plays a central part in shaping a positive and connected experience for Autodeskers by leading strategic communications and marketing for key people programs and initiatives. The person in this role will make an impact by delivering timely, clear, engaging, and high-value communications. Success will be measured not by opens, clicks, and views, but by how clearly and confidently employees understand, engage with, and act on communications, especially during moments that matter most. 

This role partners closely with the People & Places (PPL) organization to lead communications across a breadth of subject matter, serving as a trusted communications advisor to leaders and program owners. 

This role contributes to Autodesk’s enterprise narrative by translating complex strategies, programs, and change moments into clear, aligned communications, helping employees understand where we’re going, why it matters, and their role in delivering business results. 

This role is expected to operate with a systems mindset, supporting predictable operating rhythms, leader- and manager-enabled communications, and scalable content delivery while remaining responsive to emerging needs. The role balances 25% strategy, 50% execution, and 25% responding to the unexpected, independently leading day-to-day communications program development and execution of employee experiences while partnering with leadership on direction, prioritization, and complex problem solving. 

This role reports to the Senior Manager, HR Communications, and can be 100% remote in the U.S. or Canada. 

Responsibilities:

PPL Communications Strategy, Planning, and Execution 

Lead the strategy and execution of multi-channel employee communications for PPL programs, ensuring alignment with Autodesk’s Corporate Intent and Employee Communications strategy. 

Serve as a trusted communications partner to PPL leaders and program owners, providing counsel on messaging, audience segmentation, channel strategy, employee experience, and communication planning. 

Guide and contribute to integrated editorial planning across employee communication channels, balancing enterprise priorities with PPL needs and proactively identifying opportunities to reduce noise and increase clarity. 

Lead end-to-end communications for programs and initiatives, including content development across email, Autodesk One, Slack, video, presentations, and live or virtual moments, leveraging scalable frameworks and playbooks. 

Develop integrated communications plans that define objectives, key messages, audiences, channels, and success metrics. 

Respond effectively to emerging PPL communications needs, adjusting plans while maintaining alignment with broader enterprise