Project Manager P1 (M/F/D)

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.

Valeo is an automotive supplier and partner to automakers worldwide. As a technology company, we design innovative solutions for smart mobility, with a particular focus on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. The Group also provides and distributes spare parts for automakers and independent aftermarket operators.

Valeo Wiper Systems Plant in Skawina specializes in the design, manufacturing, painting and assembly of wiper blades, arms and mechanisms. Additionally, in 2013 production of motors for wipers began. Plant’s main activity is supported by a modern research and development center which is currently employing about 100 staff members

Currently for Valeo Wiper Systems in Skawina we recruit a Project Manager P1

Your challenges:

Manage operationally and functionally the Projects he/she is assigned to

• Manage OEM/OES Projects (Component, System with known technology components, …)

• 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

• Could 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 his/her Project/System

• Define scope of projects

• Prepare decision making process for relevant committee and challenge his project team readiness

• Prepare and submit CAA and 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 his team

• Is applying Design to Cost methodology

• Escalate at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets

• Lead AAI and development of all PTM’s from his team

• Is 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 PSC and PMC and to all Governance stages when required

• Manage customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication within his team but also with P2/P1 projects associated

• 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

• Ensure Project (System or not) development in compliance with Valeo standards

Join our team if have:

• Master degree in engineering;

• At least 2 years professional experience in launching new projects, preferably in automotive branch;

• Experience in monitoring project financial performance, including variance analysis and cost-control measures.

• Fluent English;

• Teamwork spirit, ability to cope with stress, customer orientation.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

We can offer you:

• Hybrid work (3 days from the office)

• Employment in an international production company with high quality standards of work, a leading multinational hightech automotive supplier;

• Attractive working conditions and benefits: possibility to work remotely, participation in internal and external trainings, subsidies for MyBenefit cafeteria (including Multisport card), additional health and life insurance, private medical care (Medicover), Employee Retirement Program (PPE) and other social benefits.

• Valeo works to promote diversity in all its forms (gender, disability, social and cultural, generational) through local policies and actions, mentoring and training programs, networks and partnerships.

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Join Us !

Being part of our team, you will join:

- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development

- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration

- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth

- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com