P1 Project Manager (M/F/D)

Valeo; Czechowice-Dziedzice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Medicover Benefit platform access

Additional health and life insurance

On-site canteen

Job summary

Valeo is a global technology company designing breakthrough mobility solutions. At the Czechowice-Dziedzice plant we manufacture powertrain systems and pursue innovation to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.

This role focuses on project governance, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership within a dynamic automotive environment. The successful candidate will drive profitability targets, manage project teams, lead risk resolution, and serve as the primary liaison with customer

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent in Mechanics, Electronics, Electromechanics, Automation or Industrial Engineering and Management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience in automotive projects.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability targets (Margin, Payback) and KPI achievement.
• Lead Project Team Members and set objectives; evaluate performance.
• Define and manage project budget; prepare investment requests and apply Design to Cost.
• Resolve risks and issues through cross-functional support and escalation processes.
• Be primary point of contact for local and central customer representatives; provide updates.
• Lead timing scenario validation, project reviews and high-level PSC reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Negotiation

English (C1)

Education

Engineering degree (Mech/Elect/Automation)

Job description

Valeo is a global technology company designing breakthrough solutions that reinvent mobility. We are a key automotive partner for car manufacturers and new mobility players worldwide. Our vision? To create greener and safer mobility through solutions focused on intuitive driving and the reduction of CO2 emissions. We are a leader in our business sectors and recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies.

At the Valeo plant in Czechowice-Dziedzice, we manufacture powertrain systems that support fuel consumption reduction and lower emissions—including starters, air throttles, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves, electromechanical actuators, and innovative electric drives.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Governance & KPIs: Drive the achievement of profitability targets (Margin, Payback), Quality, and Production Preparation milestones.
• Resource & Team Leadership: Secure and control project resources; functionally lead Project Team Members, setting their objectives and evaluating performance.
• Financial Management: Define and manage the project budget, including the preparation and submission of investment requests (CAA/IAR) and the application of Design to Cost methodologies.
• Risk & Issue Resolution: Solve project roadblocks through effective cross-functional support and the official Project Escalation process to ensure zero delays.
• Customer Relationship: Act as the primary point of contact for local and central customer representatives, providing regular updates and managing all project changes.
• Reporting & Planning: Validate timing scenarios, lead project reviews, and prepare high-level reports for the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and other governance bodies.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in Engineering (Mechanics, Electronics, Electromechanics, Automation, Industrial Engineering and Management preferred)
• Experience: Proven experience in managing complex projects within the Automotive industry (OEM/OES)
• Language Skills: English (C1 level) for negotiation and international reporting
• Technical Mindset: Strong understanding of project finance, industrialization processes, and Design to Cost principles
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, "decisive" mindset, and the ability to challenge team readiness and handle high-pressure escalations

We Offer

• Employment in an international automotive company with high work standards and an innovative environment.
• Benefits:
  • Private medical care (Medicover).
  • Access to the Medicover Benefit platform (sports, culture, shopping).
  • Additional health and life insurance.
  • On-site canteen and social benefits.
• Development opportunities through participation in internal and external training.
• The chance to have a real impact on the development of modern automotive technologies and road safety.