P1 Program Manager

Valeo; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a proactive Program Manager to lead defined OEM/OES projects and drive profitability, quality, and production readiness. You will manage resources, coordinate cross-functional teams, and steer project milestones to meet commitments.

You will define project scope, budgets, and governance, escalate issues, and maintain strong client relationships while adhering to Valeo standards and safety policies. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field; other degrees may be considered.
• 5+ years of product development experience and process knowledge in automotive components (lighting, plastic injection molded parts, electronics, or optics).
• Management experience with functional and/or hierarchical teams; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operationally and functionally the assigned Projects.
• Manage OEM/OES Projects and ensure KPI profitability, quality, and production readiness.
• Secure and control project resources; drive related P2 actors if needed; escalate issues.
• Define and manage project scope, budget, and governance; prepare decision materials for committees.
• Communicate project progress to customers and internal stakeholders; ensure Valeo standards and safety policies are followed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the conditions of driving for both drivers and passengers!

About the Role:

As a Program Manager, you will:

• Manage operationally and functionally the assigned Projects
• Manage OEM/OES Projects
• Responsible for the achievement of the Project KPI in terms of profitability, Quality, and Production Preparation
• Secure Project resources and control them
• Drive the associated P2 actors in case of P2 not completed in 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 proposes timing scenario to achieve milestones
• Could conduct concept competitions to obtain customer orders
• Define and manage budget including the budget of Projects part of designated Project/System
• Define scope of projects
• Prepare decision making process for relevant committee and challenge project team readiness
• Prepare and submit CAA and IAR and challenge the P1 Project Managers or Launch Managers on the Projects part of designated Project/System Project
• Manage all project changes and coordinate through the team
• Apply Design to Cost methodology
• Escalate at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets
• Lead AAI and development of all PTMs from the team
• Functionally responsible for all PTMs, set project objectives, ensure appraisal for Project Team Members
• Manage communication with Customers on Project development progress
• Keep client(s) updated on Project progress
• Prepare/validate reports on Project development progress to PSC and PMC and to all governance stages when required
• Manage customer relationship and coordinate communication within the team but also with P2/P1 projects associated
• Ensure management of escalation if any
• Promote Valeo Values, Culture and Standards within the System / Project teams and control their application
• Respect Valeo Code of ethics
• Respect health, safety and environment charts and requirements
• Ensure Project (System or not) development in compliance with Valeo standards

What You Should Have

You must have Bachelor's Degree, preferably in an Engineering field, but other degree field can be considered

You must have 5+ years of product development experience and process knowledge practice for automotive components, preferably lighting or plastic injection molded parts, electronics, or related to optics.

You have management experience with functional and/or hierarchical organization experience

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills

You must be willing to travel

Join us!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com

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2026-10-13 Join Us !

Being part of our team, you will join:

• - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com