Digital Thread Program Manager

Infosys is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Digital Thread Program Manager to join our this role you will serve as the single-threaded owner for one or more large complex Digital Thread programs in the US market. You are directly accountable for end-to-end delivery including program governance execution cadence financial control risk management and value realization. Success in this position is defined by your ability to run programs align stakeholders across engineering manufacturing and IT manage complexity and deliver measurable business outcomes across scope schedule cost adoption and data continuity.

Required Qualifications:
Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Indianapolis IN or Raleigh NC or Hartford CT or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel to project locations.
Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
11 years of experience in Digital Thread PLM-led transformation or connected engineering ecosystems with a strong focus on enterprise program and large-scale implementation leadership
Demonstrated ownership of complex multi-year Digital Thread programs spanning multiple business units and geographies
Strong hands-on experience with program governance financial management dependency management risk management and executive reporting
Solid working knowledge of Digital Thread architectures and platforms including combinations of PLM ERP MES ALM and data platforms
Experience delivering Digital Thread programs in industries such as Industrial Manufacturing Automotive Aerospace & Defense or High-Tech
Proven ability to lead senior stakeholders resolve conflicts and drive decisions in complex environments

Key Responsibilities
Program Ownership & Execution
Own full end-to-end delivery of enterprise Digital Thread programs from mobilization through stabilization and benefits realization
Establish and run program governance (roadmaps milestones dependencies RAID escalation paths and executive reporting)
Drive execution across multiple parallel workstreams including PLM ERP MES ALM data platforms integrations testing deployment and organizational change
Serve as the final escalation point for delivery risks issues and cross-functional conflicts
Ensure consistent execution across US-based and globally distributed delivery teams
Financial & Delivery Accountability
Own program financials including budget forecast accuracy change control and cost governance
Manage scope schedule quality and risk to meet committed delivery outcomes
Drive delivery predictability through disciplined planning cadence and performance tracking
Stakeholder Client & Vendor Leadership
Act as the primary accountable leader for senior Business Engineering Manufacturing and IT stakeholders
Lead executive forums including SteerCos QBRs and MBRs
Drive alignment and decision-making across business units functions and geographies
Manage Digital Thread platform vendors and system integrators to ensure contractual and delivery commitments are met
Support sales and account teams by shaping execution-focused program plans and delivery models
Value Realization & Outcomes
Define and track program-level KPIs tied to engineering efficiency cycle time data quality reuse productivity quality and cost
Ensure delivered Digital Thread capabilities translate into realized business value not just technical go-live
Identify opportunities to de-risk accelerate or optimize execution throughout the program lifecycle
People & Delivery Capability Leadership
Lead and mentor program managers project managers solution leads and workstream owners
Build a high-accountability delivery culture focused on transparency ownership and outcomes
Drive reuse of delivery standards templates and best practices across Digital Thread programs

Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time

Preferred Qualifications:
Program management certifications such as PgMP PMP or SAFe (LPM/RTE) strongly preferred
Prior experience in roles such as Enterprise Program Manager Program Director or Digital Transformation Lead
Experience supporting US-based clients in large regulated or multi-site environments

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

About Us
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

EEO
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