Program Lead / ODC Manager

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.

Please find the Job Description below. If your profile matches the requirements and you are interested in exploring this opportunity, kindly share your updated resume along with the following details:

• Current CTC:
• Expected CTC:
• Notice Period / Last Working Day (LWD):
• Current Location:
• Team Size Managed (if applicable):
• Relevant experience in the Semiconductor Equipment domain :

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