Honda Motors

Strategic Planning Senior Specialist

Honda Motors • $90K — $120K *
Alpharetta, GA 30022In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years in Systems and Project Management.
  • 5+ years in industry or as a consultant on strategic planning projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to leverage cross-departmental contacts for support.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the PS&P Systems Improvement Assignments Team to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate operations and recommend initiatives.
  • Coordinate activities with the Systems Innovation Team for alignment and execution.
  • Develop and communicate long-term strategic plans for leadership.
  • Evaluate KPIs and align performance tracking with business results.
  • Define benchmarks to measure progress and accountability.
  • Assess processes and implement strategies for efficiency improvements.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and paid overtime.
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdowns.
  • 401K plan with company match and additional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
  • Advancement opportunities and career mobility options.
  • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment programs.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

This role is responsible for supporting key business activities and decision-making efforts to improve PS&P system efficiency and achieve established objectives.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the PS&P Systems Improvement Assignments Team to identify improvement opportunities, close process gaps, and drive implementation.
  • Conduct site visits to PS&P facilities to evaluate current operations and recommend improvement and innovation initiatives.
  • Coordinate Yamagamori-related activities with the Systems Innovation Team to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate long-term strategic plans for PS&P leadership.
  • Evaluate current KPIs, prioritize the most critical measures, and align performance tracking to improvement goals and business results.
  • Define benchmarks and performance metrics to measure progress, accountability, and overall success.
  • Assess existing processes and workflows, then implement streamlining strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Establish and implement cross-department best practices that support business objectives and long-term growth.
  • Maintain and update the PS&P Systems Roadmap to reflect priorities, timelines, and approved initiatives
  • Manage and track all approved PS&P system projects to ensure progress, alignment, and status visibility.
  • Lead communication and coordination for PS&P Midterm Planning activities (IT Summit).
  • Lead and coordinate Topgun quarterly meetings to identify performance gains, gaps, and follow-up actions.
  • Support and deliver training for systems used by PS&P to improve user capability and adoption
  • Assess current organizational systems and develop strategies that improve agility, scalability, and business responsiveness.
  • Review available reporting tools, identify capability gaps, and recommend system enhancements.
  • Partner with ISD and the PS&P systems group to implement solutions that reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and strengthen agile operations.
  • Serve as Product Owner for the One Truth PS&P Enterprise Data Analytics Platform project.
  • Coordinate training activities that support implementation and adoption of the One Truth Project.
  • Ensure AI solutions are incorporated throughout system implementation plans.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and status reports for Projects.
  • Coordinate and support training for PS&P systems to ensure effective rollout and ongoing usage.
  • Document business requirements, testing activities, and standard operating procedures to support effective system implementation.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience specialized in Systems and Project Management.
  • 5+ years of experience in the industry or acting as a consultant on major strategic planning projects required.
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to leverage cross-departmental contacts to influence support for PS&P objectives.
  • Ability to create an environment that allows open communication and feedback from associates.
  • Solid planning and organizational skills
  • Aptitude for leading teams; influencing others to achieve goal
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Experience with Microsoft suite, including advanced Excel and Powerpoint


Job Dimensions

Decisions Expected

Working Conditions

This position requires 25% travel.

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


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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