Senior Product Manager/Owner, Generative AI

Want to make an impact and shape the future of design and construction? Autodesk is leading the transformation of the AEC industry, integrating AI technology into our products. We're enhancing our applications with cloud-native capabilities, including data at scale, edge computing, AI-based solutions, and advanced 3D modeling and graphics. This innovation is happening across our flagship products—AutoCAD, Revit, and Construction Cloud—and Forma, our new Industry Cloud.

As a Senior Product Manager/Owner for the AEC Solutions group, you will lead the exploration and development of cutting-edge generative AI capabilities for the AEC industry cloud, Forma. You will work with AI Researchers, ML Engineers, and Software Developers. You will define system requirements, set milestones, and lead the exploration of how to apply the latest foundation models and other AI-driven technologies to the AEC domain.

Report: You will report to the Senior AI/ML Development Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Solutions Team. You may manage a team of contractors in this role.

Location: We support hybrid work, and you work near our Boston, Massachusetts or Toronto, Canada offices.

Responsibilities

• Apply your understanding of AEC workflows and AEC data models to develop a comprehensive strategy for the exploration and development of AI systems for AEC
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal Experience and Strategy teams to understand pain points and requirements. Translate these insights into target use cases and workflows that address customer needs and prioritize the team's work
• Communicate system updates and strategy to partners, including executives and other company leaders
• Work with a diverse Research and Engineering team to explore AI algorithms, models, and technologies that can empower workflows in the AEC industry cloud, Forma
• Track project progress and technical specifications ensuring they continue to be accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to teams across the company
• Be an Agile Product Owner, maintain an organized backlog with the team, and conduct Scrum ceremonies

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software product management roles, with at least 2 years of experience managing commercially-available solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Understanding of generative AI and machine learning concepts and practices
• Experience managing teams with a collaborative and empowering approach
• Experience engaging with customers, executives, and cross-organizational teams
• Experience leading scrum and Agile development processes and methodologies

Other Qualifications

• Familiarity with SVPG or other high-quality product management training programs
• Deep experience in AI technology and practices, with a focus on how to apply AI in commercialized professional products
• Previous professional work in Architecture or related fields, with a understanding of the AEC industry workflows and customer problems
• Have a business degree

Ideal Candidate

• You have prior experience leading a product through initial research to a commercially available offering
• You understand the AEC customer problem because of previous experience in the AEC industry
• You promote scrum and know how to guide teams to achieve their goals
• You are curious and passionate about solving complex problems in new domains
• You are adaptable, customer-focused, and seek new ways to solve hard problems

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