Digital Thread Program Manager
Listed on 2026-07-23
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Change Management -
Management
Project & Program Management, IT Project Manager, Change Management
Principal – Digital Thread Program Manager
Infosys is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal – Digital Thread Program Manager to join our team. In 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. Bachelor's 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 work streams, 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 Steer Cos, 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
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