Logo for Autodesk

Strategic Partnership Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
  • 5+ years in technology partnerships, business development, or GTM in manufacturing/design software or adjacent hardware ecosystems
  • Strong commercial negotiation experience (term sheets, revenue share, bundling)
  • Experience working in APAC markets (local regulations, multi-language coordination)

Requirements:

  • Define and execute APAC partner strategy aligned with global platform objectives; prioritize regional markets and partner types; design regional business models and commercial structures.
  • Lead regional rollout of the partner program including tiers, onboarding, enablement, certifications, portal adoption, and automation; implement KPIs and provide repeatable templates and playbooks; conduct regular partner reviews.
  • Originate, qualify, and close strategic partnerships; manage end-to-end negotiations; architect multi-year programs (co-marketing, technical integrations, product bundles, GTM pilots).
  • Be the primary Autodesk contact for assigned partners; coordinate cross-functional workstreams; run partner workshops and executive briefings; translate partner needs into product, marketing, and sales initiatives; track and report KPIs.

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD97088

Position Overview

Autodesk’s Design & Manufacturing team is hiring a Strategic Partnerships Manager to own and scale our partner ecosystem across APAC. You will lead technology partnerships, operationalize partner programs at scale, design partner-led revenue models, and be the regional voice into Product, GTM and Finance. You will be the day-to-day owner of a strategic partner cohort and will execute partner playbooks that deliver product integrations, marketing reach, and ecosystem growth.

Responsibilities
Strategy & GTM

  • Define and execute APAC partner strategy aligned with global Fusion/Design & Manufacturing platform objectives, prioritizing partner types and markets (e.g., Singapore, Japan, Korea, India, ANZ)

  • Create business models, financial forecasts and commercial structures (bundles, revenue share, OEM licensing, embedded commerce) for regional deals

  • Identify high-impact partner segments (OEMs, hardware vendors, ISVs, service bureaus, marketplaces) and enhance roadmaps to expand Autodesk’s reach
     

Partner Program & Operations

  • Own regional rollout and operationalization of the partner program: partner tiers, commitments/benefits, onboarding, certification, enablement content, partner portal adoption and automation

  • Implement systems & KPIs to manage large partner communities efficiently

  • Deliver repeatable templates (term sheets, SLAs, onboarding playbooks) and run regular partner reviews
     

Partnership Development & Negotiation

  • Originate, qualify, and close strategic partnership deals; lead commercial negotiations from term sheet to signed agreements with legal and finance

  • Architect multi-year, cross-functional programs: co-marketing, technical integrations, product bundles, and go-to-market pilots
     

Relationship Management & Cross-functional Leadership

  • Be the primary Autodesk contact for assigned partners; escalate and coordinate cross-functional workstreams internally

  • Act as partner champion within Autodesk - translate partner needs into product, marketing and sales initiatives

  • Run partner workshops, executive briefings, and co-innovation sessions
     

Measurement & Reporting

  • Define and track partner KPIs (partner-sourced ARR, partner-influenced ARR, partner NPS, enablement completion, pipeline contribution, portal adoption)

  • Deliver monthly/quarterly regional reporting and playbook refinements based on data

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (engineering, business or related). MBA strongly preferred

  • 5+ years in technology partnerships, business development, or GTM in manufacturing/design software or adjacent hardware ecosystems

  • Strong commercial negotiation experience (term sheets, revenue share, bundling)

  • Proven experience working in APAC markets (local/regulatory nuance, multi-language coordination)

  • Fluent English; proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or another major APAC language preferred

  • Tools: Salesforce, Excel, Airtable, PowerPoint; comfortable with analytics and dashboards
     

Preferred Qualifications

  • Deep domain knowledge in CAD/CAM, CNC, 3D printing, MES, or manufacturing workflows

  • Experience launching partner portals and program infrastructure for scale

  • Track record of creating new revenue streams via partner-led bundling or embedded commerce

  • Experience with global matrixed organizations and remote stakeholder alignment

#LI-JA1

Learn More

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.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?

Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

Partnership Development Manager Related jobs

Other jobs at Autodesk

We help you get seen. Not ignored.

We help you get seen faster — by the right people.

🚀

Auto-Apply

We apply for you — automatically and instantly.

Save time, skip forms, and stay on top of every opportunity. Because you can't get seen if you're not in the race.

AI Match Feedback

Know your real match before you apply.

Get a detailed AI assessment of your profile against each job posting. Because getting seen starts with passing the filters.

Upgrade to Premium. Apply smarter and get noticed.

Upgrade to Premium

Join thousands of professionals who got noticed and hired faster.