Integrated Project Lead

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru, India invites an Integrated Program Lead to drive end-to-end transformer programs across engineering, supply chain, production, and quality. You will oversee manufacturing operations, production planning, resource optimization, cost control, risk management, and customer commitments while advancing operational excellence across the value chain.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain and program management, strong PM credentials, and expertise in transformer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain and program management.
• Strong PM experience managing multiple projects.
• Ability to coordinate, manage, and maintain task status and optimize output.
• Knowledge of transformer manufacturing processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain management plans and executable strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams from design through manufacturing and delivery.
• Manage transformer production schedules, capacity planning, and workflow optimization.
• Drive quality, safety and compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate suppliers and materials for on-time production and delivery.
• Monitor KPIs related to productivity, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead risk management and contingency planning with stakeholders.
• Support proposals with market-based program plans and cost estimates.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to deliver key transformer attributes.

Skills

Transformer processes

Industry standards

Quality tools

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

10+ years supply chain & program mgmt

Project management experience

Coordination & status tracking

Tools

NX/CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks

SAP ERP

MES (Solumina)

Teamcenter/ Windchill

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeing an Integrated Program Lead in transformer manufacturing is responsible for end-to-end program execution, aligning engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and commercial objectives to ensure successful delivery of power and distribution transformers. The role oversees manufacturing operations, production planning, resource optimization, cost control, risk management, and customer commitments while driving operational excellence across the value chain.

Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Develop and implement supply chain management plans and executable strategies in support of specific Program (s) assignments
• Leading cross-functional teams from design through manufacturing and delivery.
• Managing transformer production schedules, capacity planning, and workflow optimization.
• Driving quality, safety, and compliance standards across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinating suppliers and materials to ensure on-time production and delivery.
• Monitoring KPIs related to productivity, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage all aspects of supplier performance including risk management / contingency planning and resolution of issues
• Managing and supporting supply chain content for successful proposals including development of strategies, program plans, and basis of estimates
• Liaise with the key functional areas of within customer and internal team as well as liaising with domestic and external suppliers to deliver Sub System key attributes (performance, cost, weight, life, etc) and ensuring parts/components are delivered on-time from the supply-chain.
• Manage the risk process ensuring all identified risks are mitigated with supporting plans to an acceptable conclusion, and ensure all stakeholders are supported and aware of each task’s performance, including risks, and hazards and opportunities.
• Lead/support the project rhythm to achieve the project target plan via the change process including Product Change Board, Design Definition Review & Audit Meeting and Design / Technical Review gates.
• Act as the focal point for the project team and provide the Assistant Work Package Owner, Sub-System and Project Managers with information necessary to control and manage the overall Project
• Lead implementation programs, ensuring quality delivery and expected outcomes. This includes the gathering of business requirements, development of process flows, high level solution design, training and change management.
• Monitor programs and projects outcome and retrofit into road-mapping and stakeholders’ priorities

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of transformer manufacturing processes, including core assembly, winding, insulation, tank fabrication, vacuum processing, oil filling, and testing.
• Understanding transformer standards such as IEC 60076, IEEE/ANSI, and customer specifications.
• Experience with quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and test procedures.

Personal Attributes

• Strong risk visibility across the supply chain spectrum.
• Strong verbal and written communication along with strong interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead in ambiguous situations, and deal effectively with conflicting priorities and changes.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to build relationships across multiple layers in the organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years’ previous work experience relating to supply chain and program management
• Strong Project Management experience in handling multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manages, and maintain status on tasking and optimize program output

It Systems & Sotware Skills

• MS Office tools: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Software: CAD Tools (NX,CATIA,Creo,Solidworks) ERP System (SAP), MES(Simatic IT, Solumina)
• Analysis tools: Minitab14 and
• Product Lifecycle Management: Siemens Teamcenter / ptc Windchill / Dassualt Innovia

Desired Profile

Candidate must be a Proactive, Result oriented with a positive attitude, high ethics, and a track record of working successfully in a fast paced and time-constrained environment