[Remote] Talent Technology Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Autodesk is a leading company that creates innovative software solutions. They are seeking a Technology Program Manager to drive the strategy and optimization of talent technology solutions, focusing on enhancing hiring, development, and mobility outcomes with an emphasis on AI-enabled capabilities.ResponsibilitiesOwn the holistic technology product portfolio that supports talent acquisition, talent development, and global mobilityDefine and manage the product roadmap and backlog, making prioritization trade-offs to maximize platform effectiveness, scalability, in partnership with Talent operations, Talent Development, ESE (systems) and PISD (data & insights)Drive full product lifecycle management from discovery and design through launch and continuous optimization ensuring return on technology investmentOwn Talent technology requirements, ensuring systems, integrations, and in-platform processes are scalable, well-architected, and aligned to operational needsRepresent the voice of the user (candidates, employees, managers, Talent practitioners) to inform product decisions, technology-enabled workflow design, and experience improvementsDrive adoption, engagement, and measurable value realization (efficiency, quality, candidate & employee experience) across Talent technology investmentsAct as the primary Talent-facing product owner for technology solutions, aligning stakeholders and translating business needs into clear priorities for PISD, ESE and vendorsPartner with PISD to leverage data and insights to inform decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvementEnable and scale responsible AI capabilities within Talent technology platforms and workflows aligned to the central PPL AI roadmapExecute data governance and security policies (e.g., data retention, access controls, compliance) within Talent systems in alignment with Trust & Security and PISDStay current on HR technology and AI trends to inform strategy and innovationPartner with enablement, change management, and communications teams to drive adoption and sustained usagePartner with procurement and legal teams as the Talent organization point of contact for technology vendor contract timelines and renewal negotiations or deprecation aligned to roadmapSkillsBachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field8+ years of experience in HR/talent acquisition technology, program management, product management, or technology strategy, preferably within enterprise SaaS environmentsDemonstrated experience driving technology-enabled business outcomes in a cross-functional environmentStrong ability to translate business needs into prioritized requirements and work effectively with technical and data partnersExperience working with Talent or HR technology platforms (e.g., LMS, HCM, performance management, or talent marketplaces)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights (in partnership with analytics teams) to inform decisionsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levelsAbility to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive clarity in complex environmentsExperience applying AI/ML-enabled features or tools within enterprise platforms or workflows (e.g., automation, recommendations, copilots)Strong understanding of how data, workflows, and systems enable AI use cases, with the ability to translate business needs into AI-enabled product opportunitiesFamiliarity with responsible AI principles, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and appropriate use of employee dataMasters degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related fieldExperience working with enterprise HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Productboard)Experience in employee experience design or human-centered design practicesUnderstanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance considerations in HR technologyExperience working in global, matrixed organizationsExperience identifying and scaling AI use cases within HR or Talent domains (e.g., hiring, skills inference, career pathing, workforce planning)Familiarity with generative AI applications (e.g., copilots, conversational interfaces) and their use in improving employee and manager experiencesExperience working with data science or analytics teams to operationalize AI/ML solutions within business workflowsUnderstanding of enterprise AI governance frameworks, including model risk, data retention, and compliance considerationsExposure to vendor evaluation and selection for AI-enabled platforms or capabilitiesGlobal travel may be requiredCompany OverviewAutodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.autodesk.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAutodesk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 34 in 2026, 233 in 2025, 243 in 2024, 269 in 2023, 359 in 2022, 298 in 2021, 260 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.