Senior Projects Manager – Embedded Systems & Software

Valeo; 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 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.