Program Lead / ODC Manager

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an experienced Program Lead / ODC Manager in Bengaluru to drive strategic customer engagements and engineering delivery. The role focuses on large-scale programs in the Semiconductor Equipment domain, with offshore centers and cross-functional teams.

Strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder management are essential. You will guide programs using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid models, mentor engineering groups, and ensure timely, quality outcomes across multiple

Qualifications

• Extensive program management experience in engineering domains.
• Ability to set up and scale Offshore Development Centers (ODCs).
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor equipment software and automation.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic customer engagements and end-to-end delivery.
• Lead large, geographically distributed programs with cross-functional teams.
• Implement governance, budgeting, and risk management for programs.
• Mentor and grow engineering leaders while ensuring delivery excellence.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum

Cross-functional teams

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/ Electronics/ Electrical Eng

Tools

Java

C#

C++

Python

Azure / AWS

DevOps

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

Kafka

Job description

Greetings from Quest Global !!

We are looking for experienced leaders for a Program Lead / ODC Manager role to drive strategic customer engagements and engineering delivery.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who have experience managing large engineering programs, leading cross-functional teams, and driving delivery excellence within the Semiconductor Equipment industry.

Work Experience-

• 20 + years of experience in software engineering/program management, with significant experience in the Semiconductor Equipment domain.
• Proven experience in setting up and scaling Offshore Development Canters (ODCs).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment software, factory automation, and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience with SECS/GEM, GEM300 (E30,E37, E39, E40, E84, E87, E90, etc.), equipment integration,and factory automation.
• Experience managing multiple projects and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and program governance.
• Strong leadership with the ability to mentor and grow engineering teams.

Preferred Technical Skills-

• Java, C#, C++, Python, or similar technologies.
• Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), DevOps, CI/CD.
• SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Kafka, REST APIs, gRPC, microservices.
• Experience with equipment communication protocols and industrial automation.

Preferred Qualifications-

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science,Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile,or Scrum certifications are desirable.
• Key Competencies
• ODC setup and scaling
• Strategic planning
• Customer relationship management
• Delivery excellence
• People leadership and mentoring
• Risk and financial management
• Semiconductor domain expertise
• Executive communication
• Continuous improvement mindset