Senior Digital Twin Technical Program Manager

Accountabilities:

• • Own and manage the Digital Twin Platform program plan, defining scope, objectives, dependencies, milestones, and delivery commitments in collaboration with engineering leads and key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate real-time 3D, simulation, and data integration workstreams, ensuring dependencies are understood and aligned with the overall roadmap.
  • Plan and continuously adjust schedules, scope, resources, and quality expectations as requirements and technical conditions evolve.
  • Make clear, informed trade-offs between simulation fidelity, runtime performance, technical feasibility, and delivery timelines.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for technical and business issues, participating actively in architecture and design reviews.
  • Translate technical constraints and engineering considerations for business stakeholders while communicating business priorities clearly to technical teams.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks involving asset and content pipelines, engine and toolchain upgrades, GPU and hardware dependencies, and third-party licensing.
  • Escalate significant risks and issues with well-defined recommendations and potential courses of action.
  • Coordinate domestic and international engineering, design, and data teams, resolving resource conflicts and cross-functional dependencies constructively.
  • Maintain comprehensive program documentation, including schedules, plans, risk registers, status reports, decisions, and roadmap updates.
  • Communicate program progress, major decisions, risks, and changes to senior and executive stakeholders.
  • Monitor developments in real-time simulation technologies, standards, and practices and share relevant knowledge across program and project management teams.
  • Ensure applicable security policies and secure software development practices are incorporated throughout program delivery.
  • Promote accountability, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the program.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative or technical discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
  • 8+ years of combined experience in software engineering and technical program or project management.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing large-scale, complex software programs.
  • Hands-on engineering experience delivering real-time 3D or simulation applications using Unreal Engine or a comparable real-time engine.
  • Ability to review technical designs, estimate engineering effort, evaluate technical risks, and engage directly with engineering teams without requiring significant technical translation.
  • Strong understanding of simulation fundamentals, including physics modeling, sensor simulation, and synthetic data generation.
  • Familiarity with 3D and industrial data interchange technologies, including USD, CAD formats, IoT data, telemetry ingestion, or comparable pipelines.
  • Demonstrated success delivering multi-team software programs across locations and time zones while managing scope, dependencies, resources, risks, and delivery commitments.
  • Strong technical judgment and ability to understand emerging developments in real-time simulation and apply them to complex delivery challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt technical and business messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Strong results orientation, organizational skills, accountability, and ability to remove delivery obstacles proactively.
  • PMP, PgMP, SAFe certification, or equivalent program management training is preferred.
  • Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, OpenUSD pipelines, or comparable technologies connecting CAD/PLM systems with real-time engines is a plus.
  • Background delivering digital twin, industrial simulation, robotics, autonomous systems, or related products in manufacturing, energy, utilities, or logistics is preferred.
  • Experience integrating analytics and streaming data into simulation environments is advantageous.
  • Experience with relevant enterprise analytics or software platforms is a plus.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

  Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • PPO medical plan options with low annual deductibles and copays.
  • High-deductible health plan options paired with a Health Savings Account and employer contributions.
  • Access to an onsite healthcare center and pharmacy for eligible headquarters-based employees and enrolled family members.
  • Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Tuition assistance and professional development programs and resources.
  • Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
  • U.S. Winter Wellness Break from December 25 through January 1.
  • Volunteer Time Off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Unlimited paid sick days.
  • Childcare benefits for eligible full-time employees.
  • Flexible work arrangements, with the opportunity to work remotely within the United States or from the Cary, North Carolina location.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced technologies spanning digital twins, real-time 3D, physics simulation, industrial data, and AI.