Sr Program Manager, Digital Thread Transformation

Virgin Galactic is seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager, Digital Thread Transformation to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional technology initiatives across the organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director, IT Program Management, this role will oversee a portfolio of strategic programs, including a critical Digital Thread initiative that connects Engineering, Manufacturing (MES), Service & Maintenance (MRO), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems into a cohesive, end-to-end enterprise ecosystem.

This role will provide program leadership, governance, and execution oversight to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy, business priorities, and operational objectives. The Sr. Program Manager will be responsible for driving delivery excellence across multiple concurrent initiatives, managing dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations in a highly integrated and evolving technology landscape.

Operating at both strategic and execution levels, this role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into actionable program plans that deliver measurable outcomes. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

** Responsibilities*
* + Contribute to the Digital Thread business strategy and develop the program roadmap for short-term and long-term enterprise transformation planning.

+ Develop a comprehensive understanding of enterprise systems landscape, including Engineering, PLM, MES, MRO, and related upstream/downstream integrations; identify dependencies, risks, and opportunities for optimization.

+ Lead end-to-end program management for multiple critical IT initiatives, including a Digital Thread program enabling seamless data flow and traceability across the product lifecycle.

+ Define and manage program scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics aligned with business strategy and enterprise architecture.

+ Establish and maintain integrated program plans, ensuring alignment across work streams such as engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service operations.

+ Drive cross-functional coordination across IT, engineering, operations, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of complex system integrations.

+ Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive resolution and clear communication to stakeholders.

+ Implement and maintain program governance frameworks, including stage gates, reporting cadence, KPIs, and executive dashboards.

+ Oversee integration efforts across PLM, MES, ERP, and MRO systems, ensuring data consistency, traceability, and scalability of solutions.

+ Partner with Architects to ensure alignment with target-state architecture and technology standards.

+ Manage vendor relationships onshore and offshore for accountability and delivery effectiveness.

+ Lead resource planning, budget management, contract management and cost tracking across multiple initiatives, including vendor and partner coordination.

+ Provide executive-level communication, providing clear status updates, risk assessments, and decision support.

+ Drive continuous improvement in program delivery practices, tools, and methodologies.

+ Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

+ As a trusted technical advisor, provide guidance and expertise to business and IT leaders, aligning technology initiatives with strategic business outcomes.

+ Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.

** Required Skills and Experience*
* ** Education & Experience*
* + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field, or equivalent experience.

+ 8+ years of experience preferred with a minimum of 7 years in program or project management within enterprise IT environments.

+ Proven track record managing large-scale, complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple enterprise systems.

+ Experience delivering Digital Thread, PLM, MES, ERP, or MRO-related initiatives preferred.

+ Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or…