Project Manager P1

Valeo · Chennai

  • Experience3–4 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted29 Sept 2026
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About Valeo

Valeo is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

Skills

  • project budgeting
  • design to cost
  • automotive project management
  • customer relationship management
  • project governance

The role

A project manager at an automotive mobility company defines project scope, manages project budgets, and drives design to cost across component and system development. The role coordinates customer relationships and project governance while leading project resources and milestone delivery.

Full job description

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 PreparationSecure Project resources and control themDrive the Associated P2 Actors in case of P2 not completed in P1Solve all project issues requiring any type of support of all suitable functions via the Project EscalationCheck and validate Project Team Members’ activities and proposes timing scenario to achieve milestonesCould 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/SystemDefine scope of projectsPrepare decision making process for relevant committee and challenge his project team readinessPrepare 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 ProjectManage all project changes (internal and customer) and coordinates through his teamIs applying Design to Cost methodologyEscalate at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targetsLead 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 requiredManage customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication within his team but also with P2/P1 projects associatedEnsure 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 ethicsRespect health, safety and environment charts and requirementsEnsure Project (System or not) development in compliance with Valeo standards