Valeo · 6 days ago
Systems Project Manager
Troy, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expValeo is a company focused on innovation in the automotive industry, aiming to reduce CO² emissions and develop intuitive driving. As a Systems Project Manager, you will ensure project performance objectives are met while managing OEM/OES projects and coordinating communication with customers on project development progress.
AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Maura Vanston (Levigne)
Responsibilities
Manage operationally and functionally the Projects they are assigned to
Manage OEM/OES Projects (Component, System with known technology components)
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
Could conduct concept competitions to obtain customer orders (prefer: on case by case...)
Define and manage budget including the budget of Projects part of his/her Project/System while defining scope of projects
Prepare decision making process for relevant committee and challenge his project team readiness
Prepare and submit Contract Approval Application (CAA) and Investment Authorization Request (IAR) (Project/System level) and challenge the P1 Project Managers or Launch Managers of the Projects part of his/her Project/System Project
Manage all project changes (internal and customer) and coordinates through their team while 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 PTM’s from their team and functionally responsible of all PTMs, set project objectives, ensure appraisal of Project Team Members
Manage communication with Customers on Project development progress
Keep client(s) updated on Project progress
Prepare/validate reports on Project development progress to Project Sterring Committee (PSC) and Project Management Committee (PMC) and to all Governance stages when required
Manage customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication within their team but also with P2/P1 projects associated and ensure management of Escalation if any
Promote Valeo Values, Culture and Standards (Product, Methodology, Tools) within the System/ Project teams and control their application
Respect Valeo Code of ethics, respect health, safety and environment charts and requirements and ensure Project (System or not) development in compliance with Valeo standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Embedded, Computer Engineering or related field is required
3-5 years of Experience in Technical Program/Project management or related roles
Experience in software development, system architecture, system validation or infrastructure
Manage and support V-model, ASPICE, Functional Safety and Cyber Security compliance
Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies, including scheduling and resource allocation
Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to drive consensus across teams without direct authority
Capability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues
Preferred
PMP certificate is beneficial
Benefits
Best in class, total compensation package
Comprehensive benefits program with real financial value
Company
Valeo
Valeo is an automotive supplier and manufacturer that designs and produces a wide range of automotive products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.88BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $593.56M
2024-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $921.11M
2023-10-06Post Ipo Debt· $635.63M
Leadership Team
Christophe Périllat
Chief Executive Officer
Catherine Delhaye
Chief Ethics, Compliance & Data Protection Officer
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