Senior Principal Business Planning Specialist

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Raymond, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and coordinates planning and operations within Honda’s Auto Development Center (ADC) Operations Business Unit. The role standardizes, automates, and innovates processes to meet productivity and efficiency targets, while engaging associates and supporting effective communication and collaboration. The position communicates business-unit strategy and operational priorities, translates complex technical, business, and program information into executive updates, and reports progress, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to leadership. It balances resources, supports business planning and budgeting, standardizes processes and performance measures, and monitors business-unit performance for policy compliance and risk reduction. The role drives process optimization and innovation through workflow improvements, standardized processes, and Plan-Do-Check-Act cycles. It develops operational subject matter experts, coordinates across diverse teams and business units, balances operational and planning work, and leads internal and external communication. It also supports staff development through performance appraisals, capability assessments, succession planning, associate-relations support, and mentoring. Special assignments may be undertaken to support ADC, business-unit, or divisional needs. This is an onsite position. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval. Travel is up to 10%, largely domestic, with limited international travel. Overtime is expected based on demands and responsibilities. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
At least 10 years of related professional work experience.
Demonstrated leadership ability and a proven track record of guiding teams.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally to achieve organizational results.
Experience establishing KPIs to monitor progress toward strategic goals.
Strong knowledge of Honda operations, policies, and procedures.
Excellent project management and process improvement skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
Advanced resource management and allocation skills.
Advanced ability to analyze complex datasets to support fact-based management decisions.
Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Communicate the Business Unit’s strategy and its alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Identify and communicate actions needed to achieve strategic priorities.
Translate complex technical, business, and program information into concise executive-level updates.
Communicate progress, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to leadership, escalating issues affecting program targets or cross-functional execution in a timely manner.
Balance priorities and resources to meet business-unit objectives.
Work with business-unit management to standardize processes and manage KPIs, workforce, and relationships with other business units, suppliers, and vendors.
Monitor and review business-unit performance for policy compliance and to minimize business risk.
Identify and implement process improvements through strengthened workflows, standardized processes, and PDCA cycles.
Establish and execute business-plan priorities and ensure active management across the business unit.
Develop operational subject matter experts to maximize efficiency.
Foster collaboration across geographically and functionally diverse teams, resolve conflicts constructively, and build alignment around common objectives.
Balance work between operations and planning, and lead internal and external communication for the Business Unit.
Conduct performance appraisals, capability assessments, and succession planning.
Address associate-relations issues and mentor leaders.
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
Support ADC, business-unit, or divisional needs through special assignments as required.
Maintain professional conduct and follow departmental, safety-department, and company policies, procedures, and rules.

Benefits

Competitive base salary; pay depends on factors including geographic location and work experience.
Regional bonus when applicable.
Manager Lease Car Program, including car, maintenance, and insurance at no cost.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefit 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.