Interior Lighting Project Manager

Valeo; Martos; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier in Martos, Spain is seeking a Project Manager to oversee OEM/Tier1 projects from inception to production. The role involves managing project profitability, quality, and development through effective communication and teamwork. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering and experience in the automotive sector. Join a multinational team committed to innovation and excellence.

Formación

• Experience in managing OEM/Tier1 projects in the automotive sector.
• Strong analytical skills to define and manage budgets.
• Ability to manage multi-site projects across different regions.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the operational and functional aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensure achievement of project KPIs in terms of profitability, quality, and preparation.
• Communicate project development progress to clients and teams.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Budget management

Educación

Degree in Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Valeo Group is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers focused on innovative products, development and customer satisfaction. Working with us means managing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies.

Our Martos plant is one of the biggest sites within our Visibility Systems Business Group in charge of developing and manufacturing lighting products and electronics, with around 2,600 employees. From the latest adaptive lighting technologies to intuitive interior lighting solutions to stylish and design‑centric external lighting, Valeo constantly innovates to improve comfort and safety for drivers and passengers alike.

As a Project Manager (IL) in Valeo Martos you will have the opportunity to work with the most powerful carmaker companies, in electronics development working in an international and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Manage operationally and functionally the Projects he/she is assigned to

• Manage OEM/Tier1 Projects (Component, System with known technology components,…) in an international context from customer and Valeo side, multi‑sites/multi‑interfaces and potentially multi‑Regions including China. This is from Request For Quotation (Business Acquisition) to Start of Production then proper transfer to production & project closure.

Is responsible for the achievement of the Project KPI in terms of profitability (both product/development vs Development Activity Payback and Extended Margin), Quality and Production Preparation

• Secure project resources in DC and Launch sites, and control them.
• Drive the associated Pre‑Project/Platform (P2) Actors in case of P2 not completed in the project (P1).
• Solve all project issues requiring any type of support of all suitable functions via the Project Escalation.
• Check and validate project team members’ activities and propose timing scenarios to achieve milestones.
• Define and manage his/her budget including the budget of projects part of his/her project.
• Prepare decision‑making process for relevant committee and challenge his project team readiness.
• Prepare and submit CAA and IAR (Project/System level) and challenge the P1 project managers or launch managers of the projects part of his/her project/system project.
• Manage all project changes (internal and customer) and coordinate through his team.
• Apply Design to Cost methodology.
• Escalate at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets.
• Participate in the development, with functional managers, of all core team members from his teams.
• Create an interactive and efficient way of work and communication with teams and management, with positive mindset, getting accountability.

Manage communication with customers on project development progress

• Keep client(s) updated on project progress.
• Prepare/validate reports on project development progress to project management committees (PSC/PMC) and to all governance stages when required.
• Manage customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication within his team but also with P2/P1 projects associated.
• Ensure management of escalation if any.

Promote Valeo values, culture and standards (product, methodology, tools) within the system/project teams and control their application

• Respect Valeo code of ethics.
• Respect health, safety and environment charts and requirements.
• Ensure project development in compliance with Valeo standards.

Don’t miss the opportunity of joining us and take advantage of being part of an international company that commits to ethics, transparency, empowerment, professionalism and teamwork. Is that you? We want to know you!