Program Manager/ ODC Manager - Semiconductor Equipment

Quest Global; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Program Manager to establish and scale an Offshore Development Center from the ground up, defining governance, delivery processes, KPIs and operational excellence. You will build and coach cross-functional teams across software architects, tech leads, developers, QA, DevOps and BAs to ensure success.

You will drive end-to-end program execution, manage stakeholder communications and executive reviews, and shape hiring, onboarding and competency development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering/program management, with semiconductor equipment domain.
• Proven experience in setting up and scaling Offshore Development Centers (ODCs).
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor equipment software, factory automation and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience with SECS/GEM, GEM300 or related 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 to mentor and grow engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and scale an Offshore Development Center (ODC) from the ground up.
• Define ODC governance, delivery processes, KPIs, resource planning and operations.
• Build and mentor cross-functional teams including architects, leads, developers, QA, DevOps and BAs.
• Drive end-to-end program execution, ensuring scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Act as the primary customer interface, managing stakeholder communication and reviews.
• Develop hiring strategies, onboarding plans and competency development.
• Manage risks, dependencies, change requests and escalation handling.
• Ensure compliance with customer quality standards, security policies and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams across onsite and offshore locations.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, productivity and innovation.

Skills

ODC setup

Program management

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Jira

Azure/AWS

DevOps

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

Kafka

REST/gRPC

Job description

Key Responsibilities-

• Establish and scale an Offshore Development Center (ODC) from the ground up.
• Define ODC governance, delivery processes, KPIs, resource planning, and operational excellence.
• Build and mentor cross-functional teams including Software Architects, Technical Leads, Developers, QA, DevOps, and Business Analysts.
• Drive end-to-end program execution, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Act as the primary customer interface, managing stakeholder communication and executive reviews.
• Develop hiring strategies, onboarding plans, competency development, and succession planning.
• Manage risks, dependencies, change requests, and escalation handling.
• Ensure compliance with customer quality standards, security policies, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams across onsite and offshore locations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation, productivity, and innovation.

Work Experience-

• 15+ 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 Centers (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-

• Bachelor's or Master's 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