Senior Digital Twin Technical Program Manager

SAS

. Own the program plan for the Digital Twin Platform, defining scope and goals with engineering leads and stakeholders .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex software programs, particularly in real-time 3D and simulation applications, while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams and mitigating technical risks. Proficient in program planning, scope management, and delivering projects on schedule across diverse environments.

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Real-Time 3D Application DevelopmentTechnical Program ManagementRisk ManagementUnreal Engine ExperiencePMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSimulation Application DevelopmentPhysics ModelingSensor SimulationSynthetic Data Generation3D Data InterchangeDependency ManagementRisk MitigationProgram PlanningSchedule Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

NVIDIA OmniverseOpenUSDCAD FormatsPLM SystemsIoT IngestionTelemetry IngestionSAS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPSAFe Certification

Industry Keywords

Digital TwinIndustrial SimulationRoboticsAutonomous SystemsManufacturingEnergyUtilitiesLogistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoTPMPUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the program plan for the Digital Twin Platform, defining scope and goals with engineering leads and stakeholders
Sequence dependencies across real-time 3D, simulation and data integration workstreams
Set roadmap milestones and measure delivery against them
Plan, prioritize and adjust delivery schedule, scope, resourcing and quality as requirements evolve
Make trade-offs between simulation fidelity, runtime performance and release commitments
Act as the central point of contact for technical and business issues across the program
Participate in design and architecture reviews
Translate engineering constraints for stakeholders and business priorities for engineers
Identify, track and mitigate technical risks involving asset and content pipelines, engine and toolchain upgrades, GPU and hardware dependencies, and third-party licensing
Escalate risks with recommended courses of action
Coordinate domestic and international engineering, design and data teams
Negotiate resource and dependency conflicts and align commitments across groups and functions
Maintain program plans, schedules, risk registers and status reporting
Communicate progress, decisions and changes to senior and executive management
Keep current with real-time simulation technologies, standards and practices and transfer knowledge to the SAS program and project management community
Ensure applicable security policies and processes are followed for secure software development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, preferably Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum 8 years of combined experience in software engineering and technical program or project management
At least 3 years managing large-scale, complex software programs
Hands-on engineering experience delivering real-time 3D or simulation applications in Unreal Engine or a comparable engine
Working knowledge of physics modeling, sensor simulation and synthetic data generation
Experience with 3D and industrial data interchange, including USD, CAD formats and IoT or telemetry ingestion is advantageous
Demonstrated record of delivering multi-team software programs on schedule and across time zones
Experience owning scope, dependency and risk management end to end
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
PMP, PgMP or SAFe certification, or equivalent professional program management training
Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse and OpenUSD pipelines, or comparable tooling for moving data between CAD and PLM systems and real-time engines
Background delivering digital twin, industrial simulation, robotics or autonomous systems products in manufacturing, energy, utilities or logistics
Experience with SAS software, or integrating analytics and streaming data into simulation environments
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
PPO with low annual deductible and copays
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS
Free onsite health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan
Pharmacy shipping prescriptions at no additional charge for employees not local to HQ
Industry-leading 401k plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Programs and resources to support professional development
Vacation time
Paid holidays
U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1
Volunteer Time Off
Parental leave
Unlimited paid sick days
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees
Flexible work arrangement: hybrid in Cary, North Carolina or remote in the United States