Licensing Technical Product Manager #59521

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Title: Licensing Technical Product Manager #59521
Location: San Rafael, CA

General Summary: As a Technical Licensing Product Manager you will be a key member of the licensing and installation teams that will gather requirements from customers and internal teams. This is a highly collaborative position that requires an in-depth understanding of how customers implement Autodesk's licensing and install technologies. You will provide leadership and customer knowledge to the design, development and testing teams to support the product development cycle. As successful candidates you will be part of a highly professional team that works hard and enjoys working as a close net team. Verbal communication and writing skills along with the ability to influence others are must have skills for this position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Work closely with customers and customer research tools to gather product requirements. Document the results in collaboration with the lead product manager for AutoCAD. Work directly with a cross functional team to represent the customers needs and ensure that the features for the product release meet customer needs. Create a prioritized list of market requirements based on the products strategy. Work with Product Design, Product Development, QA and Tech Pubs to develop gross resource estimates for the high priority features. Based on the gross estimates, work with the lead Product Manager to craft the feature set and messaging for the product release. Help define the final product scope based on available resources, product strategy and customer research. Assist Product Marketing in defining positioning, messaging, demo sets, marketing collateral, etc.

Requirements: Strong hands on knowledge of Autodesk's licensing and installation technologies Understanding of the design and engineering customer Intense customer focus Strong product and customer advocate Ability to lead a team towards a common goal Ability to drive decisions and get closure on recommendations and issues fast Ability to interact with and influence others affectively Ability to set priorities and work in a multi tasking environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Knowledge/Skills: 4-year degree from an accredited institution in: Note: Equivalent experience will be accepted. In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Standalone and Network licensing technologies from a customer perspective In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Standalone and Network installation technologies from a customer perspective Understanding Windows Group Policies Understanding of the design and engineering customer

Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in the product or service's industry or: Specific experience in design or CAD desktop software Work for 3+years as a CAD manager, IT person or person in charge of licensing and installation of Autodesk products

Autodesk provides one of the most exceptional compensation and benefit packages, including stock options for all employees, 401k matching, six week sabbatical after four years of employment, domestic partner policy, on going employee training and development, flexible work hours and more!

If you are an extraordinary person who strives for excellence, please apply at http://www.autodesk.com/careers - Job #59521 . Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse workforce.

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