Valeo
P1 Program Manager
Seymour, IN · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of product development experience; management experience required, with no duration stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an Engineering field, but other degree fields can be considered.
About the job
Manages automotive product development projects from planning through delivery, overseeing project performance, resources, budgets, customer communication, and team coordination.
What you'll do
- Manage project scope, budget, resources, changes, risks, escalations, and KPI performance in profitability, quality, and production preparation.
- Coordinate project teams and associated P1/P2 actors; set objectives, validate activities, and prepare project reports and governance decisions.
- Manage customer relationships and communicate project progress, while ensuring compliance with Valeo standards and applying Design to Cost methodology.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Engineering, though other degree fields can be considered.
- 5+ years of product development experience and process knowledge practice for automotive components.
- Management experience in a functional and/or hierarchical organization.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; willingness to travel.
Nice to have
- Experience with lighting, plastic injection molded parts, electronics, or optics-related components.
Tools
Design to Cost
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