Project Coordinator – Automotive Systems
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Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Description
Join Synergy Solutions as a contingent Project Coordinator – Automotive Systems supporting IT teams on critical technology initiatives. These flexible roles provide hands-on experience in innovative environments and are perfect for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your technical skills, work with cutting-edge systems, and grow within a dynamic IT setting.
Position Overview:
This role is ideal for someone with a background in IT Project Management or Engineering Project Management who enjoys coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders.
In this highly collaborative role, you’ll partner with OEM diagnostic support teams, regional stakeholders, and engineering groups to ensure timely, accurate information sharing and successful project execution. Your work will directly impact the quality, functionality, and deployment of diagnostic solutions for current and future vehicle technologies.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead and coordinate activities related to Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) cost tracking, including submission management, approvals, and follow-ups
• Maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and summary reports; provide regular updates to finance and leadership teams
• Facilitate recurring project review meetings, document key outcomes, and ensure follow-up on action items
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, regional operations, and technical support) to track project status and ensure program readiness
• Gather and organize project-related data from internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, PLM tools) and stakeholder meetings
• Drive communication and awareness of upcoming vehicle programs, system changes, and new technologies
• Lead recurring stakeholder meetings focused on new program readiness and impact assessment
• Support leadership with process improvement, alignment initiatives, and operational efficiencies
Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or program support (IT, engineering, or technical environments preferred)
• Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams
• Experience with project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive projects forward
Desired Skills
• Exposure to automotive systems, vehicle diagnostics, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with technical environments involving hardware/software integration
• Experience working with global or cross-regional teams
• Understanding of technical data, system documentation, or engineering workflows
• Background in Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies
EEOC:
Synergy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Synergy, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and may not be a complete and detailed list of tasks. Employee must perform any and all other duties assigned by his or her supervisor. Additionally, this job description does not constitute a contract of employment and that the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.