Valeo

P1 Program Manager

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerValeo
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

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.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the conditions of driving for both drivers and

passengers!

About the Role:
As a Program Manager, you will:

Manage operationally and functionally the assigned Projects

Manage OEM/OES Projects
Responsible for the achievement of the Project KPI in terms of profitability, 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
Define and manage budget including the budget of Projects part of designated Project/System
Define scope of projects
Prepare decision making process for relevant committee and challenge project team readiness
Prepare and submit CAA and IAR and challenge the P1 Project Managers or Launch Managers on the Projects part of designated Project/System Project
Manage all project changes and coordinate through the team
Apply 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 the team
Functionally responsible for all PTMs, set project objectives, ensure appraisal for Project Team Members

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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 and coordinate communication within the team but also with P2/P1 projects associated
Ensure management of escalation if any

Promote Valeo Values, Culture and Standards 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

What You Should Have

You must have Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an Engineering field, but other degree field can be considered
You must have 5+ years of product development experience and process knowledge practice for automotive components, preferably lighting or plastic injection molded parts, electronics, or related to optics.
You have management experience with functional and/or hierarchical organization experience
You have strong communication and interpersonal skills
You must be willing to travel

Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com

Job:

P1 Project Manager

Organization:

Project P1

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-10-13

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

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