2248494No5439237910.00.007/20/2026Digital 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 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.

150911BRConnecticut, Indiana, North CarolinaUSAInfosys Limited Principal - Business ConsultingITL USA Hartford, CT, Indianapolis, IN, Raleigh, NCEngineering ServicesDomain|Telecom|Communication Technologies Digital Thread Program Manager

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

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.