Platform Projects Director

• Lead operationally and functionally a portfolio of all Projects dedicated to a Product technology portfolio which can involve many entities of the Product Line

• you manage Programs concerning the entity

• you are responsible for the achievement of the Program/Project KPIs in terms of profitability (both product/development vs Development Activity Payback  and Extended Margin), Quality and Production Preparation

• you support profitable business growth with new Project RfIs/RfQs activity

• you ensure that all project objectives are reached (Quality, Cost, Profitability, Delivery, Timing)

• you are reporting to the Product  Group,  all Project criticises (Red projects) and set up recovery plan

• you organise and animate P1/P0 Project Management Committees 

• you control Business acquisition activities along with sales and guarantee the costing and provide all GMs and EM's Bridges to guaranty a Profitable order intake

• you contribute to challenge all components Road Maps cost and realisation on timely manner

• you are analysing and guarantee well balanced to be in line with current needs

• you are the Manager hierarchically Program/System Managers and P1 Project Managers

• you propose project organisation to Product Line at New Project Approval stage for global platforms ( multi regions )

• you ensure recruitment, appraisal and coaching of Project Managers network 

• you guarantee respect of Valeo code of ethics

• you force respect of health, safety and environment charts and requirements

• you ensure all developments follow-up CLEAN rules, PM Handbook and specific requirements (customer,)  for the Project

• you verify that standards coming from P2s are usable for P1, control non standards product/process deviation application

• you take responsibilty towards the respect and implementation of Valeo standards and Projects methodology/tools supplied by the Product Line

You inspire us with:

• Engineering degree and knowledge about Product Line (product/process knowledge on all standards)

• System development knowledge (V cycle)

• Management skills with functional and/or hierarchical organization

• Financial skills about Product cost structure, pay back, cash management

• Knowledge of Automotive development (5-7 years)

• Get successful development experience as P1 Project Manager (5 years) and P1 Senior Project Manager, P1 Program Manager or Site Projects Manager (2-3 years) or as Project Launch Director (1-2 years)

Why Valeo?

At VALEO we firmly believe that great technologies come from passion.

• Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).

• Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas and professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.

• Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.

• Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.

• Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.

• The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

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