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Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking aTransportation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the strategic industry leader within our Product Management organization, focused on Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and linear infrastructureprojects. This highly visible roleoperatesat the intersection of executive clientengagement, productstrategy,andproductmanagement.
Reporting into theProductOrganization, the Transportation SME will spendmost oftheir timewithinfrastructureindustryleaders, and Autodesk senior leadership, shaping strategy and influencing product direction. Internally, this role partners closely with Product Managers to prioritize transportation and infrastructure-related initiatives, ensuring Autodesk’s solutions align with the evolving needs of transportationsector stakeholders.
This position is ideal for aproduct-mindedinfrastructure leader who combines deep domainexpertisewith executive presence and strategic influenceover product decisions.
Responsibilities
Serve as Autodesk’sBay Area-basedtransportation industry advisor in executive-level discussions withmajor linear infrastructureindustry stakeholders.
Lead and support strategic engagements involving digital delivery mandates, enterprise agreements, model-based workflows, and lifecycle data strategy
Build trusted advisor relationships withclients,DOT executives, CIOs, and capital program directors
Translate transportation industry challenges into clear product problem statements and strategic themes
Participatein executive roundtables, advisory boards, and industry events to strengthen Autodesk’s transportation positioning
Provideprioritization guidance to PM teams on infrastructure-related initiatives
Identifylong-term industry trends (funding models, delivery methods, digital mandates, sustainability requirements) that should inform roadmap direction
Influence cross-product alignment across design, construction, and asset lifecycle workflows for linear transportation
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure,including leadership roles within a DOT, major consulting firm, orotherlinear infrastructure projects.
Direct experience delivering complex highway, rail, or corridor projects
Strong understanding of public-sector capital programs and DOT governance structures
Demonstrated experience participating in executive-level client discussions
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Exceptional communication skills with strong executive presence
Ability to translate industry challenges into strategic product insights
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading or supporting digital transformation initiatives within a DOT or infrastructure owner organization
Familiarity with model-based delivery, BIM for Infrastructure, digital twin concepts, or lifecycle data management
Experience working with enterprise software providers or technology transformation programs
Master’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or Business Administration
Familiarity with Autodesk’s and otherotherindustry software
The Ideal Candidate:
Trusted advisor mindset with the credibility to influence executivesand product teams
Strategic thinker who understands both infrastructure delivery and software product development
Comfortable operating without direct product ownership while influencing major roadmap decisions
Highly collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills
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