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Director, People Insights & Data Science Engineering

Autodesk

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Toronto, Canada

Why you should apply for a job to Autodesk:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4/5 in supportive management
  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid parental and maternity leaves, as well as up to $10k per calendar year for adoption, IVF, & other fertility services.
  • Paid discretionary time off for salaried employees plus a 6-week paid sabbatical after every 4 years of service.
  • A flexible workplace for most roles that meets business needs, while supporting employees with office, hybrid & remote work preferences.

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    Position summary

    tices and guidance, leveraging your expertise to enhance the team's capabilities and drive strategic insights that inform our talent management decisions. This is a people manager role.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide technical guidance to the People Insights & Solution Design team, leveraging your expertise with a strong emphasis on managing multidisciplinary teams in data engineering, front-end design, and data science domains

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to enhance data collection, analysis, and visualization processes

    • Develop and implement advanced analytics techniques to uncover meaningful insights into our workforce trends and behaviors, leading our data scientists to develop predictive models and algorithms

    • Oversee the design and development of user-friendly dashboards and data visualization tools, partnering with front-end designers to ensure a seamless user experience

    • Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable data pipelines and storage solutions, leveraging cloud-based technologies such as AWS (e.g., DynamoDB, S3) to support our growing data needs

    • Lead and coach team members in data engineering and backend development, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

    • Partner with HR leaders to translate data-driven insights into actionable strategies that optimize talent acquisition, retention, and development efforts

    • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in people analytics, continuously identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement

    • Partner with the Senior Director to prioritize initiatives and optimize workload for the team

    Minimum Qualifications

    • 10+ years of experience with 4+ years of leadership experience in a related role involving leveraging people data to draw deep insights and leading a team

    • Experience in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

    • Proven experience in people analytics, with a strong emphasis on engineering and data science

    • Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, as well as experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

    • Deep understanding of statistical methodologies and machine learning techniques, with a focus on their application in HR contexts

    • The ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences

    • You are comfortable with ambiguity. You can work in an iterative and incremental way, balancing different inputs and constantly making trade-off

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

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    About Autodesk
    Welcome to Autodesk! 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.

    We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

    When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

    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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

    Diversity & Belonging
    We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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    Why you should apply for a job to Autodesk:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4/5 in supportive management
  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid parental and maternity leaves, as well as up to $10k per calendar year for adoption, IVF, & other fertility services.
  • Paid discretionary time off for salaried employees plus a 6-week paid sabbatical after every 4 years of service.
  • A flexible workplace for most roles that meets business needs, while supporting employees with office, hybrid & remote work preferences.