JR - Project Manager – Automotive (Spanish Speaking)

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Mentorship for career growth

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, located in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks an Entry-Level Project Manager to support automotive projects and coordinate cross-functional teams. Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory, with strong organizational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management and has 1–3 years of coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, written and verbal.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of automotive projects.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Assist in monitoring progress and risks.
• Prepare status reports, minutes, presentations, and documentation.
• Facilitate communication between US-based teams and Spanish-speaking stakeholders.

Skills

Spanish/English fluency

Cross-functional coordination

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

We are looking for a motivated and organized Entry-Level Project Manager to support automotive projects and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, an interest in automotive project management, and fluency in Spanish to support collaboration with Spanish-speaking customers, suppliers, and teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop their project management experience within the automotive industry.

Language Requirement: Spanish – Mandatory

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of automotive projects.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Assist in monitoring project progress and identifying potential delays or risks.
• Prepare project status reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and documentation.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Facilitate communication between US-based teams and Spanish-speaking stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to management.
• Support project managers in maintaining project documentation and tracking action items.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a similar role.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory (both written and verbal).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in the automotive or manufacturing industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience coordinating with international teams or Spanish-speaking stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project tracking, reporting, and scheduling processes.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from early-career professionals with strong coordination skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Work Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Language Requirement: Spanish – Mandatory

• If you are interested in building your career in automotive project management, we encourage you to apply!

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.