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!
Job Purpose
The New Model Business Project Leader manages all of the New Model Development Purchasing activities for ATV/SxS/PE products, achieving quality, cost, and delivery (SQCDM) targets.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and execute maker layout setting, tooling, part delivery, BOM creation, NMR and cost evaluations for assigned new model projects. Ensure clear, concise New Model objectives/targets for PSP Manufacturing division (SCM / NCM) as well as PSP Purchasing division in support of the HM/AH objectives. (SQDCM) Manage purchasing overall project schedule including coordinating tasks to meet deadlines, leading project meetings, preparing proposals and presentations for project evaluations. Communicate the purchasing direction and project results to management, executives and SEDB team members including counterparts in Japan.
- Lead Purchasing related new model project problem solving and countermeasure activity while balancing development QCD. Apply situational leadership principles to navigate diverse viewpoints, unique technical challenges, and business constraints.
- Coordinate with development, manufacturing, sales and purchasing divisions new model project teams’ to guarantee readiness for major milestones such as project evaluations, build events and initial mass production launch. Monitor project risks and elevate concerns to project stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate project development documentation and records as required by department, division, and Company guidelines.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field.
- Associates degree and 5+ years of related work experience may be substituted.
Minimum Experience:
- Should have 3 years project leadership experience.
- Experience in PSP manufacturing, quality and / or purchasing functions desired
Other Job-Specific Skills:
- Understanding of B-side New Model Roles and Responsibilities
- Understanding of SEDB (Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing) functions
- Understanding of New Model development characteristics (timelines, schedules, etc.)
- Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to positively influence & motivate team members.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Job Dimensions
No. of Direct Reports: 0
No. of Indirect Reports: 5 (Cost PL, Cost Leaders, Buyers)
Financial Dimensions: <500K
Decisions Expected
- New model scheduling decisions based on product, project, and business impact
- Risk management to determine when issues need to be escalated to stakeholders
- Team readiness to proceed to milestones
Working Conditions
Travel: Average of 12~24 times per year, depending on project demands.
Physical: Primarily desk work, frequent keyboarding.
Hazards: n/a
Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
What differentiates Honda and make 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.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• 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:
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite
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.
