Assistant Manager - Software Applications at Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC

Torrance, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Mindset, IT Delivery, Supervisory Experience, Project Management, Technical Management, Budget Management, Outsourcing, Dealer Communications, Liferay, .NET, Team Building, Process Implementation, Relationship Management, Performance Management, Innovation, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose The Dealer Applications (software) Unit is entrusted with managing and supporting dealers and field associates via Honda's Interactive Network (iN) and FieldLink portals. The Interactive Network (iN) is American Honda’s Web-based Dealer/Distributor Communication System. It is a portal connecting AHM Mainframe/midrange backend application systems, iN frontend applications, and external Websites to dealers over the Internet. The iN portal is deployed to Automobile, Acura, Motorcycle, Power Equipment, Marine, Engine, etc. as well as Internal AHM Staff who interact and support these businesses. The Assistant Manager is the IT leader that oversees all dealer’s business transactions across sales, service, parts, training areas for all Honda product brands. The overall mission is to support changing dealer business needs and provide solutions to support dealer operation and Honda’s future growth and vision. Additionally, the position is responsible for Parts, Service, Technical dealer business transactions to various backends systems. The Assistant Manager is responsible for projects, system enhancements and portfolio support including SOX audits for the functional area. The Asst. Manager will provide direction and leadership and supervise technical staff in managing the operations for this area, including all aspects of the development life cycle for internal staff and outsourced projects / vendor partners. Coordination with operating divisions and IT teams for new and revised functions for application systems. Review and establish standards and methodologies necessary to provide business functionality while ensuring stability and consistency of applications offered. Key Accountabilities Work together with Unit Manager and extended management team to provide input for the direction and vision of IT, the Division, Department and Unit. Contribute ideas and formulate the details on execution of Division, Department and Unit strategy. Build local and regional relationships and network to achieve trust and credibility, by discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Relationship partners include AHM IT, American Honda, Honda Canada business, Honda Mexico and Export unit, and external 3rd party suppliers. Use persuasion and influence to achieve maximum results with AHM IT goals Build and maintain a high performing IT team comprised of associate and contingent staff members. Foster's associate development and long-term capability by teaching, coaching and mentoring, integrated with consistent and effective performance management. For contingent staff, provide consistent and effective direction and governance for work techniques and work products. Ensure Team is motivated, engaged and inspired to achieve goals and objectives. Achieve the department goals for the Delivery Team as approved annually: including schedule, budget and quality commitments Define and implement the processes and methodologies to enable robust delivery and operation of complex, large-scale consumer-facing applications in a multi-partner ecosystem. Workstyle At least 4 days per workweek in office at Torrance, CA. One fixed remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval. Travel requirements: Approx 10%, largely domestic and some international Visa sponsorship This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or computer engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Strong customer mindset Around 7 to 10 years of IT delivery work experience Around 5 to 8 years of supervisory experience Around 3 to 5 years managing professionals that lead teams, groups, and vendors Around 5 to 8 years project management experience Around 5 to 8 years technical management experience Around 3 to 5 years’ experience working with business groups and enterprise organizations such as Legal, Procurement, Enterprise Architecture, etc. Around 2 to 3 years procuring and managing outsourced and offsite partners Around 1 or more years budget or financial management experience Experience with any Dealer communications Portals (DCS) for automotive OEMS and advanced technology portals desirable Liferay and .NET knowledge desirable 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.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) 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: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager oversees all dealer business transactions across sales, service, parts, and training areas for all Honda product brands. This role supports changing dealer business needs and provides solutions to enhance dealer operations and Honda's future growth.