New Model Senior Project Manager

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

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position represents the 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. The role involves creating, promoting, and managing critical milestones for successful package delivery. The Project Lead will track package delivery issues and quickly react to conflicts by creating unified countermeasures. This role also supports project meetings and prepares reports to communicate project status within the project team and to management.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
Develop solutions for complex problems related to package delivery and any other issue related to on-time delivery.
Prepare and present weekly KPI reports using management information systems to report status and gap resolution to department management.
Promote collaborative discussions so that potential issues are disclosed, discussed, and addressed.
Lead the execution of strategic business initiatives to achieve company or operational goals.
Set theme targets, set schedule, and execute theme tasks to achieve business plan goals.
Prepare and present quarterly reports to management on theme maturation.
Mentor new associates on Milestone definitions, development team dynamics, and PL responsibilities.