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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