VIE - EV Project Leader - M/F

As an EV (Electric Vehicule) Project Leader VIE, you’ll hold a customer-oriented role and have the opportunity to support the sales team while working closely with the Technical teams.

You’ll be the privileged touchpoint of our customers during the project phase for all non-commercial aspects, and will ensure to create and maintain the key contacts between the customer and the Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain departments among others.

This way, you’ll drive automotive OEM and Tier One projects from the quotation phase (RFI/RFQ) to customer nomination, guiding them through prototype builds, design reviews, and technical/financial proposals.

Your main missions will include:

• Facilitating a clear and timely communication with internal teams and the Steering Committee members;
• Maintaining strong customer relationships through regular exchanges and engagement;
• Developing and implementing tools to enhance communication across internal and external teams;
• Establishing and managing long-term program schedules, proactively identifying potential deviations;
• Planning and leading weekly and monthly meetings with predefined agendas to maximize the efficiency of the projects;
• Documenting meetings and generating monthly reports, ensuring full traceability of program progress.

➡️ Extra information:

• This is a 12-month mission – the possibility to renew the contract for 12 more months will be discussed further on.
• You’ll have the possibility to work from home two days per week

If you recognize yourself in the following description, don’t hesitate to apply!

• You hold a Master's degree in Engineering (Generalist, Materials, Physics) or a related field
• You have a first experience in project planning and/or product management, within an industrial environment
• You have strong data synthesis skills, and can analyze and present data in graphical and structured formats (PowerPoint, Excel)
• You feel at ease with creating and delivering presentations to various organizational levels
• You have strong communication skills and have a proactive mindset
• You are recognized for your organizational skills and attention to detail
• You could develop some resilience while managing challenges
• You hold a Driving License
• You are Fluent in English (C1 level) and have a good proficiency in French.

See the Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions website:

https://www.tapesolutions.saint-gobain.com/eu/en

And focus done on the EV functional domains addressed to the Pack battery application:

https://www.tapesolutions.saint-gobain.com/eu/en/ev-battery

• Non-taxable monthly allowance
• Support for the first month of accommodation and transportation
• Round trip booking (+visa fees and needed luggage allowance)
• Health and social protection
• Expand your international network

But also…

• A rich learning environment with direct exposure to real business challenges.
• Mentorship from experienced managers in sales and strategy.
• The opportunity to lead a project, propose improvements, and make a visible impact.
• Active participation in team life and the freedom to suggest new rituals or improvements.

As a VIE, you will join a dynamic and diverse team of 20 people, composed of competencies in Sales, Program Leader, Application, R&D, Quality, Operation and Marketing . The team operates in the Electrical Vehicle (EV) sector, which is fast-paced and innovation-driven.

With colleagues across Europe, North America, and Asia, the team works in a multicultural setting, encouraging cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The Team’s Vision and Values:

"Accelerate the transformation toward sustainable mobility by delivering smart, customer-focused solutions."

• Customer First: We design everything with the end-user in mind.
• Collaboration: Success is shared, and teamwork is a daily habit.
• Innovation: We constantly seek new ways to improve products, processes, and ourselves.
• Ownership & Accountability: Everyone contributes and takes pride in their responsibilities.

• An automatic response is sent to you by email once you apply (Response sent by TA France)
• If we want to move forward with you, you will have a first interview with our HR Talent Acquisition Team in France (on Teams)
• You’ll have a second interview with the EV Sales Manager (on Teams) followed by a meeting with him in Paris if we move forward (on-site)
• Then, you’ll have a final meeting which will take place at our Chaineux plant; It will be the opportunity to meet with team members in person and visit the plant (this will take place on-site, in Chaineux)
• If you are selected, you will receive confirmation by email and have an Onboarding Day at the Tour Saint-Gobain in Paris before your departure.