Senior Project Manager, Automotive Systems & Software

Valeo North America Inc.; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America Inc. in Michigan seeks a high-potential Project Manager to lead advanced software and system-level projects from a management perspective.

You will bridge System, Software, and Validation teams, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and timing while coordinating with R&D, Finance, Sales, and Industrial groups to drive program success. You will maintain project timelines, drive Change Requests, and ensure compliance with V-Model, ASPICE, Functional Safety ISO 26262, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Embedded, or Computer Engineering required.
• PMP certification is beneficial for project leadership roles.
• Experience in software development, system architecture, or system validation highly valued.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear status updates for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Workstreams and drive 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 with goals.
• Maintain and audit project timelines across the portfolio; flag risks to schedule.
• Own the Change Register and drive Change Requests to completion.
• Ensure compliance with V-Model, ASPICE, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Cyber Security requirements.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall frameworks for resource allocation and scheduling.
• Conduct internal audits on project documentation to ensure industry-standard compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Embedded, or Computer Engineering

PMP certification (beneficial)

Experience in software development, system architecture, or system validation

Tools

ASPICE

Functional Safety (ISO 26262)

Cyber Security

Job description

Valeo North America Inc. in Michigan seeks a high-potential Project Manager to lead advanced software and system-level projects from a management perspective.

You will bridge System, Software, and Validation teams, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and timing while coordinating with R&D, Finance, Sales, and Industrial groups to drive program success. You will maintain project timelines, drive Change Requests, and ensure compliance with V-Model, ASPICE, Functional Safety ISO 26262, and