Description
Director, Global Strategy and Enterprise Architecture
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.”
Job Purpose
The Global Enterprise Architecture Department Manager is responsible for owning and advancing enterprise architecture strategy and translating business vision into actionable technology direction in alignment with Honda’s global priorities.
Key Accountabilities
Enterprise Architecture:
Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance models; ability to define, implement, and govern enterprise-wide architecture direction that ensures alignment of technology capabilities with business strategy across global operations.
Strategy Development & Alignment:
Knowledge of strategic planning processes and business strategy formulation; ability to define and drive enterprise architecture strategy that aligns technology direction with Honda’s long-term business objectives, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
Business Architecture & Strategic Translation:
Knowledge of business architecture concepts including capabilities, value streams, and operating models; ability to translate business strategy into actionable architecture models and technology solutions that deliver measurable value.
Business Acumen & Value Realization:
Knowledge of financial, market, and operational drivers of business performance; ability to ensure enterprise architecture initiatives deliver measurable business value and support strategic outcomes.
Architecture & Solution Oversight:
Knowledge of solution architecture and system design principles; ability to guide and govern architecture decisions for complex, multi-domain initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic direction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence:
Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and organizational dynamics; ability to lead enterprise-wide alignment and influence decisions across business and IT functions to achieve strategic outcomes.
Planning & Continuous Improvement:
Knowledge of strategic and operational planning processes; ability to integrate enterprise architecture into planning cycles and continuously evolve capabilities to meet changing business needs.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum Experience
15 years of progressive experience in IT, enterprise architecture, or related disciplines
Other Job-Specific Skills
Strategy & Business Alignment:
Ability to translate business strategy into technology and architecture direction
Enterprise Architecture
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and operating models
Technology & Innovation
Understanding of current and emerging technology trends and their business implications
Influence & Communication
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business and IT
Analytical & Critical Thinking
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to assess trade-offs and risks
Financial & Value Orientation
Understanding of cost, value, and ROI considerations in technology decisions
Job Dimensions
No. of Direct Reports:
3-6 associates (unit leaders) distributed across multiple continents
No. of Indirect Reports:
50-60 individuals globally distributed across multiple IT divisions
Financial Dimensions:
$2M annual operating budget and influence $300M in annual global project budgets
Decisions Expected
Architecture & Strategic Direction Decisions:
Defines and governs enterprise architecture direction, ensuring alignment with business strategy and long-term enterprise goals
Technology & Platform Selection:
Approves and directs technology and platform selection decisions in alignment with enterprise strategy
Prioritization of Strategic Architecture Initiatives:
Sets priorities for enterprise architecture initiatives and roadmaps across domains and regions
Risk, Compliance & Governance Decisions:
Establishes governance direction and ensures enterprise-wide compliance with architecture, security, and regulatory standards
Innovation & Capability Evolution:
Defines innovation priorities and drives adoption of capabilities that strengthen Honda’s competitive position
Working Conditions
Travel:
20% domestic travel and 15% international travel required
Overtime:
10 - 15 hours of overtime per week
Non-normal Working Time:
Leadership and availability of after hours and on-call work to support communication with other regions / other time zones.