New Model Principal Project Manager

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

​ About this Position: 

Lead and manage New Model project for new launches in North America through cross-functional coordination and cost roll-up of automotive parts sourced within Global and North American supply base, all which have significant impact on HDMA financial performance. Effectively lead and develop cost targets and strategies to achieve NM Model cost reduction goals for assigned models, monitoring progress and performance against the project, plan versus actual.  Provide clear, concise, and accurate cost and maker layout reports to Purchasing management and New Model Cost in line with project requirements.  Monitor progress and performance against the project, plan versus actual Lead team cost correlation activity with both global and regional design functions. Support project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

Responsibilities include:

• Create, maintain, and manage multiple new models (13-17) project schedules to meet overall schedule milestones and deliverables
• Represent the Department independently in project team meetings, theme activity, and evaluations; communicating across DEB areas to share ideas and gain consensus on key decisions and milestones
• Independently summarize Unit activity, conduct periodic reviews with Unit, Department & Division management to confirm new model status.  This includes Supplier and Cost strategy items.
• Create and manage new model cost targets through cost correlation activity with design, effectively managing performance and implementing countermeasure plans accordingly (annual supplier spend $3.2B/$38M investment).
• Accurately roll-up cost (piece price and investment) for each NM event, and report cost and project status at New Model Evaluations to Procurement and Design Leadership
• Report departments project status, clarifying risk and path forward at New Model evaluations (Cost Evaluations, We Are Ready) to Procurement Senior Management
• Communicate and collaborate across DEB areas of the business to share ideas and reach consensus.  Share project requirements to Department team and suppliers
• Develop and manage the coordination of cost table activity for use in supplier negotiation
• Mentor associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 8+ Years of Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Supply Chain or related field

Desired skills:

• Strong project management experience
• Managing complex and detailed projects
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Gap analysis
• Strength in problem solving
• Setting goals and achieving results
• Catia knowledge
• Good organization
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Work cross functionally

Additional Position Factors:

• Domestic and International (1-2 weeks) travel may be required (10%)
• Willingness to work overtime due to the cyclical business needs of our NM launches (5-10 hrs.)
• Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity.
• Hybrid work style (80% in office)
• Blended remote work is an available option based on management discretion and operating needs.
• Regular occurrence of communicating and presenting information in groups for evaluation purposes

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.