Program Manager | PLM and Manufacturing | London

Infosys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys in London is seeking a Principal – PLM & MFG Program Manager to own one or more large enterprise PLM programs. You will lead end-to-end delivery, governance, and value realization across scope, schedule, cost, and adoption, coordinating across global teams.

The role requires 15+ years in PLM & MFG, strong program governance, and experience with Siemens PLM and related platforms. You will interact with senior stakeholders and drive outcomes for UK and international clients.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading PLM & MFG programs at enterprise scale.
• Demonstrated ownership of multi-year, multi-geo PLM & MFG initiatives.
• Strong governance, financial oversight, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLM and related manufacturing platforms.
• Proven ability to align senior stakeholders and drive measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of enterprise PLM & MFG transformation programs.
• Establish governance, roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, RAID, and exec reporting.
• Drive multi-stream execution across configuration, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and change
• Be the primary escalation point for delivery risks and cross-functional conflicts.
• Coordinate with global delivery teams to ensure consistent execution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Risk management

Executive reporting

Communication

Delivery excellence

Tools

Siemens PLM

MFG platforms

Data migration & integration

Job description

Role: Principal – PLM & Manufacturing Program Manager

Practice: Strategic Design & Consulting (SDC)

Salary: Competitive

Location: London

Role Overview

Enterprise PLM & MFG Program Ownership — Delivery, Governance, and Results. As a Principal – PLM & MFG Program Manager, you will serve as the single-threaded owner for one or more large, complex PLM programs in the UK 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, manage complexity, and deliver measurable business outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Execution

• Own full end-to-end delivery of enterprise PLM & MFG transformation 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 & MFG core configuration, integrations, data migration, 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, and IT stakeholders
• Lead executive forums including SteerCos, QBRs, and MBRs
• Drive alignment and decision-making across business units, functions, and geographies
• Manage PLM & MFG 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 adoption, cycle time, productivity, quality, and cost
• Ensure delivered PLM & MFG 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 PLM & MFG programs

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in PLM & MFG, with a strong focus on enterprise program and large-scale implementation leadership
• Demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-year PLM & MFG 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 major PLM & MFG platforms – with focus on Siemens suite of solutions
• Experience delivering PLM & MFG 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

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 Transformation Lead
• Experience supporting US-based clients in large, regulated, or multi‑site environments

Personal

• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.