Senior Projects Manager — Global Automotive Innovation

Valeo; Troy (MI); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Valeo is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to oversee complex automotive programs, ensuring profitability, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate system-level programs, manage budgets, and drive escalation as needed.

You will lead project teams, coach PMs, and align with customer requirements while applying Value to Cost and V-cycle standards. A global, diverse environment offers growth opportunities and a focus on greener mobility.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsabilités

• 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

Description du poste

Valeo is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to oversee complex automotive programs, ensuring profitability, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate system-level programs, manage budgets, and drive escalation as needed.

You will lead project teams, coach PMs, and align with customer requirements while applying Value to Cost and V-cycle standards. A global, diverse environment offers growth opportunities and a focus on greener mobility.