Strategic Project Coordinator

Rhenus Automotive US LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality benefits

Paid holidays & PTO from first year

Job summary

Rhenus Automotive US LLC in Charlotte, NC, invites ambitious professionals to join as Strategic Project Coordinator. This entry-level role partners with Managing Directors on strategic initiatives, supports integration activities across operations, and coordinates cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.

Travel up to 50% is required; you will prepare executive materials, analyze markets, and drive key milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration or related fields.
• 1–3 years of professional experience.
• Early-career profile seeking accelerated exposure to executive-level work and industrial operations.
• Experience in project coordination or cross-functional work preferred.
• Exposure to automotive, manufacturing, or logistics environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Managing Directors on strategic, operational, and organizational initiatives
• Support integration activities across acquired and existing operations
• Identify and evaluate business development opportunities and partnerships
• Lead and support cross-functional strategic projects
• Prepare executive presentations, analyses, and other presentation materials as assigned
• Conduct market analysis to support decision-making
• Coordinate stakeholder alignment
• Support executive meeting preparation, scheduling, travel coordination, and follow-ups
• Track key milestones, deliverables, and transformation initiatives
• Support internal communication and change management activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Professionalism

Stakeholder relations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Description

Rhenus Automotive is offering the chance to be a part of a global entity in our growing division of North America. We provide a wide variety of employment opportunities for our communities with entry and advanced management-level positions.

We are offering the chance for professionals to start or continue their journey in the world of automotive production while serving the needs of global automotive manufacturers. This gives us a unique opportunity to help foster, mentor, and grow young professionals in their future career pursuits while allowing those with more advanced knowledge in the world of automotive manufacturing to have key strategic leadership roles.

In North America, we are building the next phase of our organization — integrating newly acquired operations, scaling capabilities, and strengthening our position with key automotive customers. This creates a unique opportunity for high-potential professionals to work directly with senior leadership and contribute to the development of a growing business in real time.

We are offering the chance for professionals to accelerate their career in the automotive and industrial operations environment while working directly with executive leadership on strategy, integration, and business growth initiatives. This role is designed for individuals seeking early responsibility, broad exposure, and a steep learning curve in a high-performance environment.

Our culture focuses on ownership, curiosity, and execution capability. We empower individuals early and provide meaningful responsibility in a fast-paced, hands-on industrial setting.

The Position: Strategic Project Coordinator

• This is not a remote position.
• Position location: Charlotte NC
• This is an entry level position
• Travel will be required as needed, up to 50%
• We offer high-quality benefits at competitive rates
• We offer great PTO from the first year of service and more than the average amount of paid holidays.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with Managing Directors on strategic, operational, and organizational initiatives
• Support integration activities across acquired and existing operations
• Identify and evaluate business development opportunities and partnerships
• Lead and support cross-functional strategic projects
• Prepare executive presentations, analyses, and other presentation materials as assigned
• Conduct market analysis to support decision-making
• Coordinate stakeholder alignment
• Support executive meeting preparation, scheduling, travel coordination, and follow-ups
• Track key milestones, deliverables, and transformation initiatives
• Support internal communication and change management activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in strategy and operations
• High professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration or related fields
• 1–3 years of professional experience
• Early-career profile seeking accelerated exposure to executive-level work and industrial operations
• Experience in project coordination or cross-functional work preferred
• Exposure to automotive, manufacturing, or logistics environments is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to frequently travel, both to domestic and international destinations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Disclaimer: Rhenus Automotive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.