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Project Manager
Valeo
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Prague
Czechia
Job Description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent 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 leaders in 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.

We are looking for a Project Manager in the Valeo Power Division in Prague who will manage projects related to compressors. You will communicate with the Design Center for Compressors in Prague, team in Japan and a production site in Turkey.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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
  • Respect Valeo Code of ethics
  • Respect health, safety and environment charts and requirements
  • Ensure Project (System or not) development in compliance with Valeo standards
Requirements
  • Technical university education
  • Min. 3 years of previous experience as a Project/ R&D /Program Manager in automotive sector
  • Advanced level of English to communicate with international teams
  • Knowledge of automotive products
  • Flexible and creative way of thinking, prioritizing, ability to find solutions, delegate work and manage different teams
Benefits

aleo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent 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 leaders in 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.

We are looking for a Project Manager in the Valeo Power Division in Prague who will manage projects related to compressors. You will communicate with the Design Center for Compressors in Prague, team in Japan and a production site in Turkey.

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

Let’s Talk About You…

 

  • Technical university education
  • Min. 3 years of previous experience as a Project/ R&D /Program Manager in automotive sector
  • Advanced level of English to communicate with international teams
  • Knowledge of automotive products
  • Flexible and creative way of thinking, prioritizing, ability to find solutions, delegate work and manage different teams

We Offer

 

  • 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
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