Senior Program Manager

Valeo Kapec.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Site/P1 Senior Projects Manager to drive complex automotive projects from planning through delivery. You will ensure performance against Quality, Cost, Profitability, and Timing while coordinating system-wide project launches to meet customer expectations.

The role emphasizes budget management, resource alignment, and stakeholder leadership across P1/P2 activities. A strong background in vehicle electronics and embedded systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field.
• 5-7 years knowledge of automotive development.
• Development Standards knowledge (V cycle).
• Financial skills on development costs, product costs and manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage operationally and functionally the Projects assigned.
• Achieve project KPI in profitability, quality and Production Preparation.
• Secure project resources and control them.
• Escalate gaps and drive issue resolution with stakeholders.
• Define and manage project scope and budget within the program-system.
• Prepare contract approvals and investment requests as needed.
• Lead project teams to meet milestones and governance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

PMP

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:

• 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 Also Include:

• 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

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

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Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-11-03

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