Autodesk is seeking a Director, Event Operations to lead the operational strategy, governance, and delivery model that powers Autodesk’s most visible customer, partner, employee, and executive experiences. This role is responsible for establishing the operational foundation that enables Autodesk’s strategic events portfolio to scale efficiently, execute consistently, and deliver exceptional experiences. From flagship customer conferences and executive programs to employee events, incentive experiences, and future strategic initiatives, this leader ensures operational excellence across the entire event ecosystem.

The Director, Event Operations serves as the operational backbone of the Events & Experiences organization, partnering closely with Event Technology, Experience Design, Content, Marketing, Security, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and executive stakeholders to drive alignment, reduce risk, optimize investments, and elevate execution quality across all programs. This role requires a highly strategic operator who can balance long-term planning with real-time decision making, create structure in complex environments, and build scalable systems that enable teams to perform at their best. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, operational rigor, financial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to bring clarity and calm to highly dynamic environments.

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• Portfolio Leadership Define and evolve Autodesk’s event operations strategy, operating model, standards, and governance framework across the strategic events portfolio Establish scalable operational processes, playbooks, and delivery models that create consistency across flagship events, executive programs, and future experiences Partner with program leads to translate business objectives into executable operational plans Serve as a strategic advisor to Events &

• Experiences leadership on operational priorities, risks, resource allocation, and organizational effectiveness Portfolio Planning, Governance &

• Program Delivery Oversee operational planning and execution across Autodesk’s strategic event portfolio Lead portfolio-level planning efforts including master timelines, critical path management, dependency tracking, and milestone governance Ensure operational consistency across venue strategy, registration operations, housing, transportation, food and beverage, staffing, production operations, executive experiences,



and attendee services Drive continuous improvement through post-event reviews, lessons learned, benchmarking, and operational maturity assessments Vendor Strategy, Procurement &

• Contract Management Own Autodesk’s event operations vendor ecosystem, including agency partners, production vendors, housing providers, transportation partners, staffing agencies, destination management companies, and operational suppliers Lead vendor selection strategies, RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier evaluations Establish performance standards, service-level expectations, and accountability frameworks for vendor partners Partner with Procurement and Legal to negotiate favorable commercial terms, concessions, rebates, and risk protections Oversee operational budget planning and financial management across Autodesk’s strategic events portfolio Partner with Finance and leadership teams on funding strategies, business cases, and investment decisions Monitor portfolio financial performance and provide executive-level reporting and recommendations Risk Management, Safety &

• Operational Readiness Establish operational risk management frameworks across all strategic events Partner closely with Security, Legal, Risk Management, Travel, and executive stakeholders to ensure appropriate planning and mitigation strategies Lead contingency planning, crisis management preparation, and business continuity efforts Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of event operations professionals Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement Drive workforce planning, contractor strategy, resource allocation, and organizational scalability Executive Partnership &

• Business Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on operational strategy, event investments, risks, and execution planning Present recommendations, trade-offs, risks, and opportunities with clarity and confidence Build solid cross-functional relationships across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Finance, IT, Security, Procurement,



and executive offices Represent Event Operations in executive planning forums, steering committees, and organizational initiatives 10-15+ years leading large-scale event operations, experiential marketing operations, or enterprise program delivery ~ Experience overseeing complex event portfolios including customer conferences, executive programs, sales meetings, incentive experiences, and employee events ~ Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and driving financial accountability ~ Deep expertise in venue strategy, operational planning, supplier management, and large-scale event execution ~ Demonstrated success managing complex vendor ecosystems and negotiating commercial agreements ~ Strong understanding of operational governance, risk management, and organizational effectiveness ~ Experience supporting high-profile events with significant executive visibility and business impact You have high standards and care deeply about operational excellence, but you also know how to be practical, flexible, and adaptable. You leave your ego at the door, assume positive intent, and genuinely enjoy helping teams succeed. You care about building excellent experiences, developing great teams, and having fun along the way. Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? #

📌 Director, Events & Experiences Operations (Vancouver)
🏢 Autodesk
📍 Vancouver