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.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Data Collection (DC) Lead to take full ownership of the end-to-end coordination, tracking, and reporting of our data collection campaigns. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary interface between internal technical teams and our client, ensuring that vehicle fleets are ready, approvals are secured, and data recording remains strictly on schedule. If you thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment and excel at managing complex stakeholder dependencies, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. DC Status, Meetings & Reporting

• Own and communicate the overall DC status, including risks, blockers, and recovery actions.
• Track open actions and ensure timely closure across all workstreams.
• Prepare and distribute daily/nightly DC status reports based on agreed KPIs.
• Represent DC topics in QRQC and biweekly meetings.

2. DC Vehicle Retrofitting

• Coordinate and monitor the retrofit readiness of the entire DC vehicle fleet.
• Maintain a detailed car-by-car status tracker (activities, owners, target dates).
• Identify retrofit blockers and drive recovery actions with responsible teams to align with the campaign plan.

3. Supplier Approvals & Evidence

• Coordinate all required supplier approvals and follow up on pending activities.
• Ensure required data clips are recorded, verified, and approved.
• Maintain a consolidated approval/checklist tracker and ensure all evidence is documented and traceable.

4. DC Campaign Management

• Own the master DC campaign plan and track execution progress against the baseline.
• Identify delays and dependencies, coordinating cross-functional teams to mitigate risks.
• Escalate critical deviations and implement recovery plans to keep milestones on track.

5. Interface & Communication

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for DC topics
• Consolidate and clarify requests, ensuring transparent and timely communication of status and risks.
• Track all side actions through to completion.

6. Toolchain & Recording Issues

• Collaborate with the Toolchain team to resolve issues impacting DC execution (pipeline, recording, ingestion, data availability).
• Assess the impact of technical issues on the campaign plan and escalate recurring problems.

Candidate Profile

Required:

• Professional English: Fluent for reporting and client communication.
• Lead Experience: Proven track record in project coordination or campaign management.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to interface effectively between internal teams and clients.
• Organizational Excellence: Strong skills in tracking, reporting, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive Mindset: Ability to identify risks early and drive recovery actions independently.

Nice to Have:

• Automotive Background
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with vehicle retrofitting or data recording toolchains.
• Quality Methods: Experience with QRQC or similar quality management frameworks.

Benefits

• 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 contribution 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:

Software Development

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Main Employment (standard value)

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-22

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