Digital Innovation Project Lead Technical Sr. Project Engineer - American Honda Motor Co Inc

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!

Location

Raymond, OH    

Job Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring milestones and program requirements are completed according to the schedule and ensuring accurate reporting and execution of the program management system. Assignments will have a strong emphasis on coordination and execution of cross functional projects that impact all aspects of digital development, both technical and business related. The individual will be responsible for developing reporting tools, scheduling updates, dashboards, and presentations to support executive level decision making.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the execution of digital projects to achieve the project general schedule and specified action plan. Use technical expertise to develop resolutions to schedule delays/concerns from manufacturing overlaps from tool sets and projects with guidance from Unit Lead or assigned mentor
• Collaborate and lead communications with all related groups within Digital innovation, Global and Local Honda, Local and Global Suppliers. Communicate project status to all levels of management. Drive daily/weekly meetings and coordination with support groups and other ADC BU’s.
• Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during the project so that project goals and targets can be successfully achieved. Expected to negotiate and influence outcomes with cross functional teams, suppliers, Japanese counterparts with the guidance of the Unit Lead or assigned mentor.
• Develop tools, processes, and key KPIs for executive level transparency into program performance and execution
• Statement of Work (SOW), including acceptance criteria, for Outside Supplier
• Expected to grow New Model knowledge, skill, develop expertise, and build proficiency in New Model activity.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or maturation methods for equipment manufacturing or relevant years of experience in Engineering/Production
• Project Management certification, MS Office, Communication – Public Speaking/Presentation skills, Problem solving and decision making, & Interaction with executive level management.  

Workstyle

• Work is primarily conducted at an office desk. Some time is spent at test facilities for collaboration.
• Hybrid (office/home) work is available.
• Travel and overtime are occasionally required.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with demanding customers and critical deadlines. 
• Must be able to work occasional weekends based on deadlines (usually at budget events).
• Must be able to work on site at plant. 

Benefits and Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
 
Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary
• Overtime compensation
• Annual Bonus
• Associate lease car program with a cost
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 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:

• 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.

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.