Own Autodesk’s enterprise event technology architecture spanning registration and access systems, attendee experience platforms, digital and hybrid delivery infrastructure, CRM and MarTech integrations, analytics, identity, and security
Define the multi-year event technology strategy and future-state architecture aligned to Autodesk’s Events & Experiences vision and broader marketing and digital transformation priorities
Translate business objectives and experience requirements into scalable, integrated, and secure technology solutions
Establish enterprise governance models for platform selection, integrations, standards, data flows, naming conventions, and technical approvals
Evaluate and guide adoption of emerging capabilities including AI-driven personalization, automation, analytics, and content intelligence
Own the multi-year event technology roadmap , including platform evolution, replacement cycles, consolidation opportunities, and capability expansion
Lead enterprise RFPs, capability assessments, and vendor evaluations
Negotiate and manage complex, multi-year vendor agreements including pricing models, usage structures, SLAs, rebates, and performance incentives
Oversee vendor delivery quality, upgrades, support models, and issue resolution
Partner with Procurement and Legal on contract architecture, risk language, privacy terms, and renewal strategies
Maintain architectural accountability for platforms and integrations while delegating onsite operational execution to event operations teams
Own Autodesk’s event data strategy and master data model across all flagship programs
Define governance for taxonomies, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting
Govern executive-level reporting on pipeline influence, performance, and ROI
Ensure global privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA) and data retention standards
Serve as the primary event technology partner to IT, Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Legal
Maintain enterprise documentation for technical operations, risk assessments, and compliance readiness
Define the global architecture for livestreaming, encoding, redundancy, and time-shifted content delivery
Partner with Experience Design and Content teams to ensure technology enables creative vision
Own on-demand publishing workflows, metadata standards, archive infrastructure, and global playback performance
Enable hybrid-first content models, internal and regional watch parties, and employee access
Govern accessibility standards including captions, translations, transcripts, and ASL
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of full-time and contingent event technology professionals
Define operating rhythms, escalation paths, documentation standards, and cross-functional workflows
Establish QA and readiness frameworks for platform validation, data integrity, and performance testing
Build a culture of accountability, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement
Create long-term resource planning, skills mapping, and talent development strategies
Lead executive briefings, investment proposals, and business cases for technology initiatives

Requirements

10–15+ years leading enterprise-scale event technology, MarTech, or digital experience ecosystems
Deep experience with APIs, SSO, cloud platforms, identity systems, data flows, and analytics
Proven partnership with IT, Security, Legal, and Data organizations
Experience managing large vendor portfolios and negotiating complex, multi-year contracts
Strong executive presence with the ability to distill technical complexity into business insights
Experience supporting high-stakes global events (20,000+ attendees, hybrid delivery, multimillion-dollar programs)
Demonstrated people leadership and ability to scale teams in complex environments

Benefits

Health and financial benefits
Time away and everyday wellness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

event technology architectureregistration systemsaccess systemsCRM integrationsMarTech integrationsanalyticsAI-driven personalizationdata flowscloud platformsAPIs

Soft skills

leadershipnegotiationexecutive presenceteam developmentrisk managementcommunicationcross-functional collaborationstrategic planningproblem-solvingmentoring