Space Development Project Manager at Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC

Raymond, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Market Research, Customer Engagement, Strategic Planning, Technical Documentation, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Systems Engineering, Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Relationship Management, Process Improvement, Technical Expertise, Stakeholder Management

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: This role is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive range of activities for complex, cross-functional programs within the space business throughout the product lifecycle from conceptualization to delivery ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, customer requirements, safety standards, and mission timelines. Key Accountabilities: Support new business development by conducting market research (identify target customers, use cases, competitor analysis, economic factors, etc.), clarify requirements and competitive advantages, define the value proposition, identify missing functions, and incorporate new ideas or innovations to further strengthen the competitive advantage. Develop and maintain relationships within the space industry, actively participate in industry related conferences and professional associations, and proactively engage with potential customers to understand capability needs and requirements. Organize, justify, and implement short, mid, and long-term action plans including milestone setting, task planning and scheduling to set the program’s strategic direction. Ensure projects are executed to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements and ensure thorough documentation including technical reports, meeting minutes, schedules, and post-project reviews. Support leadership with timely and accurate knowledge of customer priorities, program execution issues, capability gaps, and opportunities. Serve as the primary interface between commercial partners, government agencies, internal stakeholders, and vendors. This includes working with internal support functions (procurement, legal, marketing, etc.), to facilitate contract negotiations, payments and invoicing, press releases, and other deliverables. Collaborate with strategy group and the engineering team for the sharing of industry, regulatory, and product requirements and identify hurdles and propose solutions to promote the research and development of competitive products. Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements in project execution, systems development, and collaboration practices to drive innovation and competitive advantage. Workstyle: Onsite. One fixed day per workweek may be remote, based on prior departmental approval. Travel requirements: Around 30% to 50% - largely domestic and some international. Visa sponsorship issues and other eligibilty requirements: This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicant must be a US citizen. Qualifications, Experience and Skills: Bachelors Degree in Engineering Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience Proven experience in project management within the automotive, defense, aerospace and/or space industry. Exceptional project planning and execution skills in high-stakes, technically complex environments. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Office Suite/Teams, etc.) and familiarity with sytems engineering tools (e.g. IBM Doors, etc.). Strong understanding of the space industry, related technologies (e.g. robotics, satellites), or related space systems engineering. Prior experience in working with external companies Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and multidisciplinary environment. What differentiates Honda and makes 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

Lead and execute complex, cross-functional programs within the space business throughout the product lifecycle. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives, customer requirements, safety standards, and mission timelines.