Advanced Development Project Manager - Plastic Injection

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.

We are looking for an Advanced Development Project Manager in Žebrák. The Advanced Development Project Manager leads R&D projects focused on plastic injection technologies for battery cooling and protection systems (BTM). This role combines project leadership and technical understanding, ensuring successful delivery of innovation projects aligned with business and industrial objectives.

YOUR CHALLENGES?

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.

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU...

• University degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar)
• Solid background in plastic injection technology (must-have)
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience in automotive R&D / product development
• Proven project management experience (leading projects or sub-projects)
• Ability to manage planning, milestones, budget, and risks
• Strong technical understanding (able to read and challenge technical solutions)
• Experience with cross-functional and international teams
• Knowledge of development processes (APQP, V-cycle, etc.) is a plus
• Fluent English
• Agile mindset with strong coordination and leadership skills