Job Description

Key Responsibilities-

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

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- 15+ years of experience in software engineering/program management, with significant experience in the Semiconductor Equipment domain.
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- Proven experience in setting up and scaling Offshore Development Centers (ODCs).
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- Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment software, factory automation, and manufacturing workflows.
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- Experience with SECS/GEM, GEM300 (E30, E37,



E39, E40, E84, E87, E90, etc.), equipment integration, and factory automation.
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- Experience managing multiple projects and geographically distributed teams.
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- Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
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- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
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- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and program governance.
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- Robust leadership with the ability to mentor and grow engineering teams.
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Preferred Technical Skills-

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

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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
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- PMP, PgMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are desirable.
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- Key Competencies
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- ODC setup and scaling
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- Strategic planning
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- Customer relationship management
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- Delivery excellence
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- People leadership and mentoring
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- Risk and financial management
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- Semiconductor domain expertise
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- Executive communication
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- Continuous improvement mindset
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📌 Program Manager/ ODC Manager - Semiconductor Equipment (Bengaluru)
🏢 Quest Global
📍 Bengaluru