Job Description

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.

Our R&D center in Prague is currently expanding, and we're seeking a Senior System Validation Technical Project Manager.

In this role, you would be leading the system validation activities, from the very early phase consisting of concept and strategy definition up to the final test execution.

YOUR CHALLENGES?

• Represent System Validation in early project planning and ensure alignment of validation scope with project milestones

• Define and drive the overall System Validation Strategy throughout the project lifecycle

• Develop and maintain validation plans including requirements coverage, regression, robustness and release readiness

• Lead and coordinate the System Validation team (test leads and engineers)

• Plan validation resources, budget, capacity and required test environments (SIL, HIL, vehicle level)

• Ensure structured execution of requirements review, test design, test implementation and defect management

• Monitor validation progress, coverage, quality metrics and risk exposure

• Manage defect lifecycle and drive issue resolution with development teams

• Prepare and support system release reviews and engineering gate approvals

• Represent validation activities in customer workshops and technical discussions

• Participate in design reviews and support internal and external audits (ASPICE, quality, safety)

• Ensure validation activities are delivered on time, within budget and at required quality standards

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU…

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or similar

• ISTQB Foundation (Advanced Test Manager preferred)

• Project Management training or equivalent experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in automotive test engineering or system validation

• Experience in System Validation Strategy definition and planning

• Experience in SIL / HIL / vehicle-level validation

• Experience in automotive development processes (ASPICE knowledge preferred)

• Experience in project coordination and cross-functional team leadership

• Knowledge of test tools and environments (e.g., Codebeamer, automation tools)

YOU ALSO BRING…

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills

• Ability to manage resources, budget and capacity planning

• Experience working with OEM customers in technical discussions

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills

• Ability to work with cross-site and international teams

• Excellent communication and reporting skills

• Structured mindset and attention to detail

• Fluent English

What We Offer:

• Work in a stable international company in a multinational team

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in Automotive

• Possibility to see the whole development process in one place - from an idea (customer requirement) to a product (e.g. automated parking ECU)

• 6 weeks of vacation per year

• Flexible working hours and home office possibility

• Variable remuneration - monthly and semester bonuses depending on team and company result

• Contribution to the pension insurance after the probation period, 5% from the gross salary

• Meal vouchers and free time vouchers on Flexi Pass card

• Possibility of Multisport card

• Fitness room and external sports ground (football, basketball, volleyball) on site

• Mobility support for commuting, accommodation and moving services if you live over 20km away

• Company canteen offering a selection of international cuisine

• Easy access to work by Prague metro line A, car parking for all employees

• Personal development program through technical trainings and language courses

• Regular company team building events

• Outdoor relax zone with a barbecue space for team building

Job:

Engineering Disciplines Management

Organization:

System Test

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Main Employment (standard value)

Job Posting Date:

2025-11-27

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