Advanced Development Project ManagerVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Engineering degree in a relevant field, with solid knowledge of compressor product groups, including applicable product and process standards
• Background in mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems
• 3–5 years of experience with compressors, inverters, high-voltage products, on-board chargers (OBC), thermal systems, high-voltage coolant heaters, batteries, or battery system assembly
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively manage cross-functional organizations
• Good understanding of Valeo Development Policy and methodology, or equivalent development processes in the automotive industry
• Financial awareness, including product cost structure and return on investment/payback considerations
• 5–7 years of experience in product development
• Proven successful experience in project development management (3–5 years)
• Experience in at least two development functions is highly valued

What you’ll do

• Ensure Advanced Development Project performance
• Ensure project Objectives are reached
• Ensure project deliverables are validated on time
• Check and validate Project Team Members activities and define timing scenario to achieve milestones
• Secure Project resources and control them
• Solve all project issues with support of simultaneous engineering functions
• Ensure that the delivery of standards with a complete package (specification, FMEA, Training, …)
• Manage functionally and operationally Project Team with function contributors
• Define and manage his/her budget
• Prepare project reviews for decision making during PMC2
• Prepare or maintain , and submit PAA and related Risk Analysis
• Organize and lead activities of all functional Team Members (Purchasing, R&D, …)
• Support of P1 Teams, during RFQ steps and during development when collaboration is required
• Support P1 teams at the customer for presentations of the solutions once IP protection is certified
• Support P1 projects for proper applications of the standards
• Synchronise the Project Development to CLEAN milestones, when collaboration with P1 project is required, and ensure that required deliverables are on time (P1 Milestones) at expected maturity level
• Promote Valeo Values, Culture and Standards (Product, Methodology, Tools) within the Project Team he/she is in charge and control their application
• Respect Valeo Code of ethics
• Respect health, safety and environment charts and requirements
• Ensure Project development in compliance with Group Policy, Instructions and procedures

About the position

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. We are an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. The Valeo Power Division aims to be a world leader & partner of all mobility players in electrification solutions including software, thermal management & electric propulsion, and contribute to a carbon-free and sustainable mobility. Valeo is a leading supplier of components and systems for the world's automakers.

Benefits

• Work in a stable international company in a multinational team
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in Automotive
• Possibility to see the whole development process in one place - from an idea (customer requirement) to a product (e.g. automated parking ECU)
• 6 weeks of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours and home office possibility
• Variable remuneration - monthly and semester bonuses depending on team and company result
• Contribution to the pension insurance after the probation period, 5% from the gross salary
• Meal vouchers and free time vouchers on Flexi Pass card
• Possibility of Multisport card
• Fitness room and external sports ground (football, basketball, volleyball) on site
• Mobility support for commuting, accommodation and moving services if you live over 20km away
• Company canteen offering a selection of international cuisine
• Easy access to work by Prague metro line A, car parking for all employees
• Personal development program through technical trainings and language courses
• Regular company team building events
• Outdoor relax zone with a barbecue space for team building