Principal Product Manager, Autodesk

• 10+ years in product management or development, with significant exposure to media & entertainment (feature film, animation, or game development frameworks and methodologies)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in machine learning, with strong expertise in computer vision, computational graphics, or generative AI
• Proficiency with Autodesk Production Management tools, Flow Studio and competitive AI solutions and workflows used in VFX, Animation, or Game pipelines
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and organizations to deliver integrated solutions
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources, make difficult trade-offs, and prioritize effectively
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of engaging both executive stakeholders and external customers
• Adept at breaking down complex ideas into concise, impactful insights for diverse audiences
• Track record of delivering ML models into production environments, ideally in media, entertainment, or creative tech
• Commitment to ethical AI development and continuous learning

Desirable

• We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to join our Media & Entertainment team, focusing on next-generation AI solutions for Autodesk Flow Studio (formerly Wonder Studio), our state-of-the-art AI-powered VFX platform. This role will report into the Senior Director of the Flow Studio Team
• In this pivotal role, you will bridge customer needs and engineering requirements, champion transformative features, and drive the future of productivity and creativity in media production
• Join us to shape cutting-edge review solutions for production management, driving innovation and excellence in the Media & Entertainment industry. Work with passionate professionals dedicated to empowering creators and redefining workflows
• Collaborate with leaders to define and execute the vision, strategy, and operational plans for Flow Studio and review capabilities
• Develop and manage actionable product roadmaps, prioritizing impactful workflows and enhancements while managing risks and dependencies
• Act as the customer-facing leader, engaging regularly with customers and partners to inform and validate product strategy, ensuring their needs drive product direction
• Work with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, UX Designers, Developers, and other product managers to ensure seamless integration of review and content creation capabilities across all tools
• Conduct ongoing customer discovery and validation to inform iterative development and maximize impact
• Track global trends in content production and technology, maintaining competitive knowledge and guiding innovation
• Cultivate a developer community strategy, fostering engagement and feedback from production artists and developers
• Translate customer needs and technical challenges into actionable story maps and solutions, guiding development priorities
• Evaluate technology delivered by development for technical completion, performance, quality, and compliance