New Model Business Project Leader

Description

At Honda, we're looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. As a New Model Business Project Leader, you'll manage all of the New Model Development Purchasing activities for All Terrain Vehicles/Power Equipment/Lawn & Garden products produced at North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM).

Job Purpose

The New Model Business Project Leader manages all of the New Model Development Purchasing activities for All Terrain Vehicles/Power Equipment/Lawn & Garden products produced at North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM). Achieving quality, cost, and delivery (SQCDM) targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute maker layout setting, tooling, part delivery, BOM creation, New Model Readiness and cost evaluations for assigned new model projects.
• Ensure clear, concise New Model objectives/targets for Power Sports Products Manufacturing division (NCM) as well as Power Sports Products Purchasing division in support of the HM/AH objectives.
• Manage purchasing overall project schedule including coordinating tasks to meet deadlines, leading project meetings, preparing proposals and presentations for project evaluations.
• Communicate the purchasing direction and project results to management, executives and SEDB team members including counterparts in Japan.
• Lead Purchasing related new model project problem solving and countermeasure activity while balancing development QCD.
• Apply situational leadership principles to navigate diverse viewpoints, unique technical challenges, and business constraints.
• Coordinate with development, manufacturing, sales and purchasing divisions new model project teams' to guarantee readiness for major milestones such as project evaluations, build events and initial mass production launch.
• Monitor project risks and elevate concerns to project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project development documentation and records as required by department, division, and Company guidelines.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years project leadership experience. Experience in Power Sports Product manufacturing, quality and/or purchasing functions desired.
• Other Job-Specific Skills:
• Understanding of B-side New Model Roles and Responsibilities.
• Understanding of SEDB (Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing) functions.
• Understanding of New Model development characteristics (timelines, schedules, etc.).
• Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to positively influence & motivate team members.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Working Conditions

• Travel: Average of 12~24 times per year, depending on project demands.
• Physical: Primarily desk work, frequent keyboarding.
• Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.

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 Overtime.
• Regional Bonus (when applicable).
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown.
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 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:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment.
• Lifestyle Account.
• Childcare Reimbursement Account.
• Elder Care Support.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Community Service and Engagement Programs.
• Product Programs.