Program Manager Semiconductor… at Quest Global · Chennai

Work Experience

• 12+ 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