Digital Thread Program Manager

Infosys•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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