Honda Motors

Principal Data and Ontology Architect - AI Enablement

Honda Motors • $120K — $150K *
Raymond, OH 43067In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, IT or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, or ontology development across various business units.
  • In-depth expertise in ontology design and semantic modeling.
  • Proven experience bridging business and IT stakeholders effectively.
  • Strong ability to translate technical information into business-friendly guidance.
  • Experience in enabling data stewards and creating governance workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain ontology practices to enhance AI and analytics initiatives.
  • Serve as the subject-matter expert on ontology for governance and leadership.
  • Collaborate with IT on aligning ontology practices with enterprise data systems.
  • Guide Business Units to align operational data with enterprise ontology.
  • Develop structured onboarding for Business Unit data into AI projects.
  • Educate and support data stewards on governance and data preparation roles.
  • Identify and recommend improvements in data readiness and integration processes.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment with flexible telecommuting options.
  • Opportunity to work cross-functionally across multiple business units.
  • Access to continuous education and professional development resources.
  • Engagement in strategic AI initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

  • The AI Data & Ontology Enablement Lead will support the implementation and adoption of data and ontology enablement practices and standards within Control Tower Operations to support scalable, governed, and business-aligned AI initiatives.
  • Will serve as the primary bridge between Business Units, Global IT, and Control Tower Operations
  • This role ensures shared understanding of data practices, workflows, and requirements by helping to translate established Global IT standards and operating models into repeatable guidance for Business Units and data stewards, while representing business domain needs back to IT.
  • Through data steward education, workflow establishment, and close alignment with Control Tower governance processes, this role prevents fragmented, one-off data requests and ensures AI initiatives are supported by trusted data, shared meaning, and sustainable enterprise operations.


Key Accountabilities

  • Enterprise Ontology Strategy & Enablement:
    • Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of ontology enablement practices and operating model strategy to support AI, analytics, and digital initiatives across multiple Business Units
    • Apply established standards for semantic modeling, domain alignment, concept reuse, and ontology lifecycle management.
    • Serve as the enterprise subject-matter authority for ontology-related topics, providing recommendations and guidance to governance and leadership forums.
    • Collaborate with Global IT and enterprise data architecture, to help ensure ontology practices align with enterprise data platforms and Control Tower operational processes.
  • Business Unit Data & Ontology Enablement:
    • Partner with Business Units to understand domain concepts, terminology, operational data, and AI use cases, translating them into ontology-aligned data structures
    • Guide Business Units in contributing domain models, metadata, and data assets into the enterprise ontology using defined governance and intake processes.
    • Enable repeatable onboarding of Business Unit data into AI initiatives, reducing reliance on ad-hoc IT engagement and minimizing duplicated effort.
    • Provide input on prioritization of ontology enhancements based on organizational goals, AI roadmap needs, and enterprise value.
  • Global IT Bridge & Translation:
    • Serve as a liaison between Business Units and Global IT for AI data and ontology-related matters.
    • Engage with Global IT teams to understand enterprise data platforms, workflows, standards, and operational constraints.
    • Translate Global IT practices, requirements, and workflows into clear, actionable guidance for Business Unit data stewards.
    • Represent Business Unit data and ontology needs back to Global IT to inform platform evolution, tooling, and process improvements.
    • Prevent fragmented, one-by-one data requests by establishing shared understanding and standardized engagement models.
  • Data Enablement & Workflow Establishment:
    • Educate, guide, and support Business Unit data stewards on their roles in data governance, ontology contribution, and AI data enablement.
    • Support the development and documentation of workflows, expectations, and operating models for how BU data stewards engage with the Control Tower and Global IT.
    • Ensure Business Unit Data Stewards understand how to prepare, govern, and submit data assets for ontology integration and AI use.
    • Promote consistent adoption of governance, quality, and semantic standards across Business Units.


Key Accountabilities (Contd)

  • Control Tower Operations Alignment:
    • Support integration of data and ontology enablement into Control Tower workflows.
    • Provide operational insight into data readiness, semantic risks, and governance gaps to inform Control Tower decision-making.
    • Identify systemic issues and contribute recommendations to drive continuous improvement of data enablement processes.
    • Assist teams in improving understanding and utilization of data in AI processes.
  • Semantic Integrity, Data Quality & Risk Management:
    • Ensure semantic integrity, data quality, lineage, and consistency are maintained as data assets flow into AI solutions.
    • Identify systemic issues and recommend continuous improvement opportunities to Control Tower Operations leadership.
    • Influence corrective actions, tooling investments, or governance updates to mitigate long-term risk.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Minimum Educational Qualifications:
    • A Bachelor's level degree / diploma in Computer Science, Data Science / Engineering, Applied Mathematics / Statistics, Electronics / Electrical, Information Technology / Information Sciences or a related field of study.
  • Minimum relvenat work experience:
    • At least 10 or more years based on education, of combined experience in data architecture, data governance, ontology development, semantic modeling, or related disciplines, supporting cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple business units and IT organizations.
  • Other Job-Specific Skills:
    • In-depth expertise in ontology design, semantic modeling, and domain-driven data architecture.
    • Experience contributing to the development and implementation of data and ontology strategies.
    • Demonstrated experience serving as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT organizations
    • Strong ability to translate technical platforms, workflows, and constraints into business-understandable guidance
    • Experience enabling and educating data stewards and establishing sustainable governance workflows
    • Ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders without direct authority
    • Sound judgment in balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term semantic and architectural sustainability
    • Systems-thinking mindset with understanding of AI, analytics, and enterprise data platforms
    • Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments with enterprise-level impact
  • HIghly desirables:
    • Languages:
      • OWL (Web Ontology Language)
      • RDF / RDFS - graph-based data model
    • Storage:
      • Graph databases: Neo4j; Amazon Neptune.
      • Palantir Ontology
    • Querying: SPARQL for RDF-based ontologies


Workstyle

  • This is an onsite job based at our ADC, Raymond, OH office. One telecommuting workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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