New Model Senior Project Manager

Confidential; Raymond (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Project Lead in the Auto Spec Control department to drive complex FMC/MMC developments. You will create, promote and manage critical milestones, collaborating with global operations and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time drawing packages delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of project leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of product development flow. Hybrid work setup with both office and remote components is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in project leadership or related areas.
• 2+ years in drawing control, engineering management change, or parts control management.
• Excel (macro knowledge is a plus), PowerPoint, communication and time management.
• Analytical ability to analyze problems and decide direction.
• Understanding of product development flow across design, development, supply chain and production.

Responsibilities

• Manage milestones and delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Lead BOM verification and drawing control processes.
• Prepare and present weekly KPI reports and resolve issues.
• Drive strategic business themes and quarterly reporting to management.
• Mentor new associates on milestones, team dynamics, and PL responsibilities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Analytical ability

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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

This position represents Auto Spec Control department in a development team environment as Project Lead on a mix of complex Full Model Change (FMC) and Minor Model Change (MMC) developments. Creates, promotes, and manages critical milestones for successful package delivery. Track package delivery issues and quickly react to conflicts by creating unified countermeasures. Support project meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status within project team and management.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management

Create, promote, and manage critical development milestones. Collaborate with development team leadership to ensure that key milestones are kept.Manage the drawing creation process with Global Operations coordination.Coordinate with cross functional teams to confirm details are clear leading to on-time delivery of drawing packages

BOM Verification

Develop solutions for complex problems related to package delivery and any other issue related to on-time delivery

Problem Resolution

Prepare and present weekly KPI reports using management information systems to report status and gap resolution to department managementPromote collaborative discussions so that potential issues are disclosed, discussed, and addressed.

Business Plan Themes

Lead the execution of strategic business initiatives to achieve company or operational goals. Set theme targets, set schedule, and execute theme tasks to achieve. Prepare and present quarterly reports to management on theme maturation.

Associate Development

Mentor new associates on Milestone definitions, development team dynamics, and PL responsibilities.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelors of Science degree, or equivalent relevant experience5+ years of experience2+ years of Project Leadership, Drawing Control, Engineering Mgmt Change, or Parts Control MgmtExcel (macro knowledge a +), PowerPoint, Communication, Time managementAnalytical ability to take problems and competently analyze, prioritize, judge, and decide direction.Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff and managementConceptual understanding of product development flow (Design Development Supply Chain and Production.)Ability to take concepts and translate into action plans

Working Conditions

Hybrid office and remote (80/20)Travel as required ( Overtime as required to maintain operations

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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programsAdditional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct 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.