Senior Product Manager - Product Design Simulation in Fusion

Autodesk is a company that creates software used to design buildings, cars, factories, and movies. The role is within Autodesk's product design simulation team for Fusion, focusing on expanding accessibility of simulation solutions for product designers and engineers.

• Experience in product management, preferably in design, engineering, or manufacturing software
• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Computer Science
• Strong understanding of product development workflows, preferably consumer products
• Strong understanding of AI product principles including human-in-the-loop design, model evaluation and iteration, trust, explainability, and UX considerations
• Familiarity with simulation/CAE as part of design and validation process
• Proven ability to define strategy, prioritize roadmaps, and deliver results
• Experience bringing simulation or analysis tools to broader, non-expert audiences
• Background in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or related field
• Familiarity with data analytics, data synthesis, and hypothesis testing
• Experience with cloud, automation, or AI-driven product capabilities
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills
• Strong project management, planning, and research skills
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Agile/SCRUM development process experience
• 4+ years of product management experience in software industry
• Experience working with Generative AI, LLMs, or AI-assisted design tools
• Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines, data workflows, or model lifecycle concepts
• MBA or MS in Engineering preferred
• Interest and enthusiasm for data driven decision making

• Define product strategy and roadmap for integrated design and simulation experiences
• Champion solutions that connect design, engineering, and manufacturing workflows
• Drive adoption of simulation as a core design tool for mainstream users
• Leverage automation and AI to simplify complex analysis and guide better decisions
• Ensure responsible AI principles (transparency, explainability, user trust) are embedded in product experiences
• Partner with engineering, UX, and domain experts to deliver impactful, credible solutions
• Use customer insights and product data to identify unmet needs and prioritize investments
• Take responsibility for the whole product/solution experience
• Establish subject matter expertise for simulation offerings and AI assisted design in Fusion
• Clearly articulate user problems and solution objectives to guide experience and development teams
• Identify and describe target customers, personas, and ecosystem influencers
• Develop solution concepts combining UX, physics, and AI-driven automation
• Coordinate efforts of adjacent product managers within product development
• Develop and articulate project intent, scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Create solution examples and workflow vignettes
• Develop core messages describing solution/approach benefits
• Evangelize internally and externally at all levels including sales, development, end users, executives, media, and analysts
• Plan and initiate market research and market sizing to identify and quantify opportunities
• Conduct end-user interviews to uncover customer perceptions, problems, and workflows
• Develop long-term strategy, plans, and prioritization to improve customer capabilities and satisfaction and enhance Autodesk’s credibility
• Track and understand business performance across regions and market conditions

• Fluent English required
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Existing contractors or consultants with Autodesk should apply internally
• Diversity and belonging commitment stated