Business Principal Project Manager
About The Position
The Business Principal Project Manager is responsible for project management to ensure cost and supply for critical components in Honda’s North American supply chain, with a focus on semiconductors. The role identifies key enablers and features needed to manage these components effectively, works with cross-functional teams and leaders within Automotive Purchasing, and collaborates with large project teams from other business units. The manager develops and executes project plans to achieve A00 targets, forecasts profitability across scenarios, and leads assigned projects from start to finish. The position manages project data, budgets, supplier payment approvals and transactions, cost-improvement opportunities, and benchmarking. It also studies automotive industry and technology trends, works with third-party experts when needed, builds consensus on findings, and reports recommendations and actions. The role may also lead short-term business innovation projects. The position operates in a hybrid arrangement described as 80% in office and 20% remote, with remote work subject to management discretion and operating needs. Domestic and international travel averaging one to two weeks may be requested, accounting for 10% of the role. Overtime may be needed due to cyclical business needs. The work environment is an open office with moderate noise and activity, and the role regularly involves communicating and presenting information to groups and Honda management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant field.
- At least 8 years of experience, depending on education, degree, and relevant work experience.
- Strong understanding of Honda SED flow.
- Good project management experience, technical analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and strong organizational skills.
- Leadership experience.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution for the organization and business in a win-win manner.
- Willingness to work overtime due to cyclical business needs.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally when requested.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned projects from start to finish to ensure cost and supply for critical North American supply-chain components, particularly semiconductors.
- Identify key enablers and features needed for effective management of critical components.
- Develop and execute project plans to achieve A00 targets and forecast profitability under different scenarios.
- Organize and evaluate project data using clear metrics.
- Lead Automotive Purchasing activities for assigned new-model or mass-production cost projects and ensure accurate budgets are created and maintained.
- Manage budget setting, justification, due diligence for payment approval, and supplier transaction processing.
- Conduct in-depth benchmarking and compare Honda products with relevant benchmarks; coordinate with functional departments to identify performance or cost gaps and propose actions.
- Generate and share cost-improvement information with relevant groups, including Design, Purchasing, AH Strategy, and suppliers, and address their input.
- Study automotive industry developments, products, and technology; compare trends with historical data and develop hypotheses about factors influencing the industry.
- Coordinate with designated third-party experts when needed, supervise their work through regular meetings, and provide feedback.
- Build consensus on project conclusions and prepare reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and specific next steps.
- Lead assigned short-term business innovation projects.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with design and purchasing divisions.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Regional bonus when applicable.
- Manager Lease Car Program, including car, maintenance, and insurance at no cost.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
- Relocation assistance if eligible.
- Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
- Education reimbursement for continued learning.
- Training and development programs.
- Lifestyle Account.
- Childcare Reimbursement Account.
- Elder Care Support.
- Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
- Wellbeing Program.
- Community Service and Engagement Programs.
- Product Programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
