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Project Manager

Hybrid in Martos·Full-time·Added 28 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Valeo

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Work mode: Hybrid, Martos
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance

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What you'll get

⏳ Flexibility made for you: Flexible schedule and 1-2 remote work days per week.

🏖️ Guaranteed rest: 1 natural month of vacation + special days off during Christmas.

🏥 Family care: Private health insurance (Sanitas Mundi) and childcare allowance.

📈 Growth and bonuses: Annual salary review, performance evaluations, and bonuses for performance and soft skills.

🎓 Continuous training: Courses and language classes.

🍽️ Daily benefits: On-site cafeteria and E-Benefits discount club.

🚌 Transportation: Company shuttle bus available in Martos.

📍 Ideal location: Strategic location in Andalucía, close to Jaén, Córdoba, Granada...

Job: P1 Project Manager

The role

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.

🌍 At Valeo, we are developing the technologies that are transforming mobility. Our Martos plant is one of the largest sites within our Visibility Systems Business Group, dedicated to the development and manufacturing of lighting and electronic products, with a workforce of nearly 2,600 employees.

At Valeo Martos, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our R&D team.

Your responsibilities:

What you'll do

🚗 Lead End-to-End P1 Automotive Projects: Drive OEM/OES component or system developments from scope to production preparation, managing timelines, P2 dependencies, and multidisciplinary team members (PTMs) while ensuring strict alignment with Valeo quality and HSE standards.

📈 Control Finances & Project Governance: Manage project budgets, apply Design to Cost, and process CAA/IAR approvals to secure profitability (Extended Margin & Payback), presenting key milestones and risks directly to executive committees (PSC/PMC).

🤝 Manage Customer Relations & Scope Changes: Serve as the main interface for local and central OEM clients, leading progress communications, concept competitions, and project change management while escalating critical roadblocks swiftly.

Requirements:

Engineering Degree
Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish
Financial skills about product cost structure, payback...

How you'll work

Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Regular

Requirements

Product Development process knowledge and practice (5/7 years)
Previous experience in other development functions (Quality, Process, Sales, Purchasing)
On-site position

👥 Compensation & Benefits

Job Type

Job Posting Date: 2026-09-01

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

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews

Application
Document check
Telephone interview
Phone call
A first call to get to know you, with the chance to ask questions.
Technical interview
With a specialist department · Phone call
Your documents go to the specialist department, which holds a technical interview by phone.
Personal meeting
With a specialist department · In person
An in-person meeting to deepen the acquaintance.

No cover letter is required; the CV and references are the key documents.
Documents are checked promptly and considered for other open positions too.

About Valeo

Valeo is a global automotive supplier headquartered in Paris, France, designing and manufacturing innovative products and systems for the automotive industry, including lighting, thermal systems, and electrification solutions. With over 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, Valeo is a key player in the transition to safer and more sustainable mobility, partnering with major car manufacturers worldwide.

In Spain, Valeo operates several industrial and R&D sites, notably in Martos (Jaén), Zaragoza, and Barcelona, focusing on lighting, electronics, and engineering. The company offers numerous opportunities for international professionals, including internships, VIE programs, and engineering roles, with a strong emphasis on R&D and innovation. Valeo's Spanish operations are integrated into its global network, providing a multicultural environment and career development prospects for those looking to work in the automotive sector in Spain.

Industry: Automotive Parts
Founded: 1923
Employees: 100,000–150,000
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

Valeo has multiple sites in Spain, including Martos, Zaragoza, and Barcelona, offering a range of roles from engineering to finance.
The company offers VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) programs, which are international assignments for young professionals, providing a pathway to work in Spain.
Many roles in Spain are in R&D and engineering, with opportunities for recent graduates and experienced professionals in automotive technology.
Valeo's Spanish operations are part of a global network, allowing for potential international career mobility within the company.
The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability, with a focus on developing technologies for the future of mobility.

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