Project Manager

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a high-potential Project Manager to lead advanced software and system-level projects from a management perspective. You will connect engineering execution with business strategy to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery.

The role requires coordinating across System, Software, and System Validation teams, managing stakeholders in R&D, Finance, Sales, and Industrial teams, and ensuring compliance with V-Model, ASPICE, and ISO 26262.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Embedded, or Computer Engineering.
• Pursuit of PMP certification is beneficial.
• Experience in software development, system architecture, or system validation.
• Understanding of infrastructure and hardware-software integration.
• Ability to translate technical bottlenecks into clear, actionable status updates for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical workstreams for advanced SW/system projects.
• Act as the primary bridge between System, Software, and System Validation teams.
• Interface with R&D, Finance, Sales, and Industrial teams to align progress.
• Maintain and audit project timelines across the portfolio, flag risks.
• Own the Change Register and manage CR details from analysis to completion.
• Support workflows involving V-Model, ASPICE, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Cyber Security.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall frameworks for resource allocation and scheduling.
• Conduct internal audits on project documentation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic communication

Problem solving

Influential leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering

Embedded Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

ASPICE

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 comfort and well-being of all passengers! What you will win: As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share.You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-potential project engineer with a passion for leadership to join us as a Project Manager. You will be tasked with leading advanced software and system-level projects from a management perspective. You will act as the vital link between technical engineering execution and business strategy, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and timing.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Coordination: Lead Technical Workstreams: Drive advanced SW/System projects
• Cross-Functional Interface: Act as the primary bridge between System, Software, and System Validation teams to ensure technical alignment and transparency.
• Stakeholder Management: Interface with R&D, Finance, Sales, and Industrial teams to align project progress with broader organizational goals.
• Planning & Governance Schedule Integrity: Maintain and audit project timelines across the portfolio. You will ensure milestones are met and proactively flag risks to the schedule.
• Change Management: Own the Change Register. You will drive discussions across the PM team to ensure all Change Request (CR) details are documented, analyzed for impact, and tracked to completion.
• Process Compliance: Support and manage workflows involving V-Model, ASPICE, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Cyber Security requirements.
• Operational Excellence Methodology Implementation: Apply Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall frameworks (as appropriate) for resource allocation and task scheduling.
• Audit & Quality: Conduct internal audits on project documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Education What You Should Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Embedded, or Computer Engineering.
• An interest in or pursuit of a PMP certification is highly beneficial.
• Engineering Foundation: Previous experience in software development, system architecture, or system validation.
• Systems Literacy: Understanding of infrastructure, hardware-software integration, and the complexities of embedded systems.
• Strategic Communication: A proven ability to translate complex technical bottlenecks into clear, actionable status updates for non-technical stakeholders.
• Influential Leadership: The ability to drive consensus and move teams forward without having direct hierarchical authority.
• Problem Solving: A diagnostic mindset capable of resolving both technical hurdles and operational inefficiencies.

What We Offer

High-Level Visibility: You will contribute to project reviews that reach executive-level stakeholders. Deep Technical Exposure: Gain hands-on experience with ASPICE and Functional Safety standards that define the modern engineering industry.

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 talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? With more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com Job: Site/P1 Senior Projects Manager Organization: Program Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-08-19 More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you! All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share.