Senior Program Manager

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is hiring a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex automotive projects, ensuring quality, cost profitability, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate system launches, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional teams across engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to deliver milestones in line with customer expectations.

The role emphasizes Design-to-Cost, risk management, and leadership of P2 teams, with opportunities for growth within Valeo’s global mobility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field is required.
• 5–7 years knowledge of automotive development and development standards (V cycle).
• Financial skills on development, product and manufacturing costs.
• Knowledge of vehicle electronics and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project KPI to achieve profitability, quality and delivery targets.
• Coordinate system-level launches and ensure alignment with Valeo and customer expectations.
• Lead budget definition and cost control for the program and projects.
• Escalate gaps, drive decisions, and manage changes across PTMs and project teams.
• Coordinate customer communications and prepare progress reports for governance.
• Mentor and develop PMs, and contribute to PM methodology improvements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Risk and issue management

Quality and process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

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

As a Senior Project Manager, you will ensure Project performance objectives (Quality, Cost, Profitability, Delivery, Timing) in the management of complex Projects. You will ensure System coordination to achieve all projects launch(es) in compliance with Valeo and Customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Manage operationally and functionally the Projects they are assigned to: 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 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 Conduct concept competitions to obtain customer orders (prefer: on case by case...) Define and manage his/her budget including the budget of Projects part of their Program-System Project Define scope of projects Prepare decision making process for relevant committees and challenge his project team readiness Prepare and submit Contract Approval Application (CAA) and Investment Authorization Request, IAR (Program-System level) and challenge the P1 Project Managers of the Projects part of his/her Program-System Project Manage all project changes (internal and customer) and coordinates through system projects Is applying Design to Cost methodology Escalate at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets Lead Annual Appraisal Interview (AAI) and development of all PM’s reporting to Program-System development and all project team members Coach P1 Project Managers Contribute to Working Groups to improve PM methodology Can be Assessor of the PMA (Project Monthly Assessment) Is functionally responsible of all PTMs, set project objectives, ensure appraisal of Project Team Members Manage communication with Customers on Project development progress Keep customers updated on Project progress. Prepare/validate reports on Project development progress to Project Steering Committee (PSC), Project Management Committee (PMC) and to all Governance stages when required Manage customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication with all P2/P1 projects associated Ensure perfect management of crisis if any Promote Valeo Values, Culture and Standards (Product, Methodology, Tools) within the System/Program Project teams and control their application Respect Valeo Code of ethics Respect health, safety and environment charts and requirements Ensure Project (System-Program or not) development in compliance with CLEAN and other applicable Valeo standards.

What You Should Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field is required. 5-7 years knowledge of automotive development Development Standards knowledge (V cycle) Financial skills on Development costs, Product costs and Manufacturing costs Knowledge of vehicle electronics and embedded systems Successful development experience as OEM application Project Manager.

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 talents.

You are 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

Job

Site/P1 Senior Projects Manager Organization: Program Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-11-03

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

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!

More information on www.valeo.com

Join Valeo!

As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share