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How to Apply for Technical Project Manager, SynopLink

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🏢 About Synop

Synop is building the foundational software infrastructure to accelerate commercial EV adoption by connecting electric fleets, chargers, batteries, generators, and grid signals into a unified interface. Their edge product, SynopLink, manages on-site energy assets even during connectivity outages, making them a critical player in the distributed energy resource (DER) space. Working here means tackling real-world electrification challenges with a passionate, ownership-driven team committed to a greener planet.

About This Role

As a Technical Project Manager for SynopLink, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of hardware and software deployments at customer sites, from site surveys and network design to coordinating electricians, vendors, and stakeholders. You'll be the operational backbone ensuring every SynopLink installation runs smoothly, bridging technical depth with organizational discipline. This role is pivotal in scaling Synop's edge product and directly impacting the reliability and success of commercial EV fleets.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a site survey call to assess electrical infrastructure and connectivity options, followed by a sync with an electrician to confirm installation logistics. Later, you'll update the project tracker, flag risks to the engineering team, and communicate timelines to a fleet customer. You'll end by preparing a deployment checklist for an upcoming SynopLink installation, ensuring every detail is covered.

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🎯 Who Synop Is Looking For

  • 4+ years in technical project management or solutions engineering with a customer-facing role, ideally involving physical hardware deployments (e.g., EV chargers, IoT devices, or energy systems).
  • Strong technical acumen to ask the right questions about network design, electrical infrastructure, and connectivity challenges, without needing to be the engineer.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with electricians, vendors, and customer stakeholders, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Comfortable working remotely and autonomously, with excellent communication skills to keep internal teams and external partners aligned.
  • Passion for clean energy and electric vehicles, with a drive to solve problems in a fast-paced startup environment.

📝 Tips for Applying to Synop

1

Highlight specific examples of hardware deployment projects you've managed, including site surveys, vendor coordination, and overcoming connectivity or electrical challenges.

2

Demonstrate familiarity with DERs, EV charging infrastructure, or energy management systems—even if not directly, show you understand the domain.

3

Emphasize your ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and customer success teams in a remote setting.

4

Use your cover letter to tell a story about a time you rescued a project from chaos by implementing organizational systems or technical solutions.

5

Research Synop's SynopLink product and mention how your project management approach would ensure seamless edge deployments despite outages.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience managing physical hardware installations and coordinating with electricians, vendors, and site owners.', 'A specific anecdote that showcases your technical depth—e.g., how you diagnosed a network issue or optimized a site survey process.', 'Your track record of keeping complex projects on track and stakeholders informed, especially in remote or distributed teams.', "Why you're excited about Synop's mission to accelerate commercial EV adoption and how you'll contribute to SynopLink's success."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Synop's website and any public materials on SynopLink, focusing on how it manages energy assets during outages and coordinates local devices.
  • → Understand the basics of distributed energy resources (DERs), commercial EV charging, and grid services to speak the language.
  • → Look up recent news or funding announcements about Synop to understand their growth stage and market positioning.
  • → Explore common challenges in edge computing and IoT deployments, such as connectivity, power management, and hardware logistics.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a complex hardware deployment you managed from start to finish. What was your process for site surveys and network design?
2 How do you handle a situation where a vendor or electrician misses a deadline and threatens the project timeline?
3 Describe a time you had to explain a technical concept to a non-technical customer. How did you ensure clarity?
4 What tools or methodologies do you use to track multiple projects and ensure nothing falls through the cracks?
5 How would you approach a SynopLink deployment at a site with unreliable internet connectivity? What technical considerations would you prioritize?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on software project management without acknowledging the physical hardware and field coordination aspects of this role.
  • Being too vague about technical experience—avoid saying you're 'technical' without concrete examples of hardware or network problem-solving.
  • Neglecting to mention remote work experience or the ability to thrive in a distributed, fast-paced startup environment.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: November 9, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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