Senior Construction Industry Strategist

Senior Construction Industry Strategist

This role is an opportunity to shape our strategies, uncover opportunities, and help Autodesk Forma become the go-to platform for construction professionals across the EMEA region. If you love mixing big-picture thinking with hands on execution, working with cross functional teams, and making an impact every day, this is your playground.

Candidates must be based in the UK and have deep knowledge of the UK market; additional knowledge of the wider EMEA market is highly beneficial. The role offers a hybrid contract with no minimum office days, but you will attend the London office regularly for customer and leadership meetings. You will report to the Senior Director, Construction Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Be the Visionary - Craft and steer construction strategies that make a real difference, even when the path isn't fully clear.
• Turn great ideas into action, adapting as priorities shift and opportunities arise.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and help Autodesk lead with practical, high impact strategies.
• Be the Explorer - Dive into construction trends and uncover insights that shape the EMEA market.
• Build relationships with industry leaders, trade groups, and key partners.
• Translate complex market signals into clear strategies that move the needle.
• Be the Connector - Build partnerships across the construction ecosystem, including contractors, consultants, and technology innovators.
• Work with sales teams to strengthen customer relationships.
• Connect with the start up ecosystem to spark innovation and expand the reach of Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Be the Team Player - Collaborate with product teams to ensure Autodesk Forma solutions meet EMEA market needs.
• Team up with marketing to craft messaging that excites customers.
• Partner with customer success to turn clients into raving fans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Construction experience: 8+ years. You know the field, the terms, and what really matters on projects.
• Strategic mindset: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, spotting patterns, and helping craft strategies that drive impact.
• Tech fluency: APIs, SaaS, AI/ML. You get it, and you get excited by it.
• Regional knowledge: You understand how EMEA markets differ and why that matters.
• Collaboration skills: Thrive leading cross functional projects and working with diverse teams.
• Strong communicator: Boardroom or coffee chat, you make complex ideas simple.
• Data driven: Numbers tell a story. You love discovering insights and acting on them.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or consulting experience (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.).
• Cross cultural experience.
• Comfortable navigating diverse markets.
• Industry network - you know people who know people.

Ideal Candidate

• Entrepreneurial: Love building, creating, and experimenting-big company resources included.
• Comfortable with ambiguity: Bring clarity and structure to messy, unstructured problems.
• Customer first: Helping customers succeed energizes you.
• Collaborative: Shine when working with others toward a shared goal.
• Adaptable: Change is exciting, not scary.
• Goal oriented: Celebrate wins and chase ambitious results.

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, the compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.