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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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: Honda's Sustainability and Business Development Business Unit is responsible for delivering Honda's Triple Zero goals of zero carbon emitted from products and operations, zero carbon emitted from energy used throughout the entire value chain including product in-use, and zero use of raw resources by recycling and sourcing sustainable materials for all new products. Electric vehicles are key to achieving this vision, and the switch to electric vehicles opens up the opportunity for Honda to create new value for our customers by creating new products and services with EV charging and home energy management. The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing large-scale, complex technical projects in the public charging space. This role requires deep expertise in DC fast charging hardware and software, including vehicle-to-station and station-to-cloud integration. This role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of both business and technical aspects of the evolving charging ecosystem. Key Accountabilities:Lead the development and execution of the public charging technical strategy planning & execution. Translate business requirements into technical specifications, defining system architecture, data flow diagrams, and customer journey flows. Oversee the transition of project deliverables to the digital service development team, ensuring final implementation across vehicle IVI, smartphone applications, and other digital customer touchpoints.Interoperability trouble shooting and countermeasure initiative with Charge Point Operators (CPO) partners and charging station manufacturesCollaborate closely with the public charging business development team to identify new service opportunities and partnerships. Represent Honda's interests on relevant technical and customer experience committees (SAE, CharIN, ChargeX, etc.) Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:BA/BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Information Engineering, or relevant engineering degrees. MBA is preferred.8+ years of EV or Charging technical domain experienceMore than 5 years of large project management experienceMore than 3 years at an Auto OEExpertise in DC fast charging hardware and softwarExpertise in general Public Charging with Workplace & commercial charging, multi-unit dwelling charging etc.Public Charging technical project management experience with auto OEM's or CPO's.Public Charging Interoperability trouble shooting and countermeasure proposalPlug & Charge (PnC), eMSP, and other advanced charging feature development experienceAdvance knowledge of public charging technical mattersWaterfall Project Management Agile Project Management Working Conditions:Travel: 10% travel to suppliers and/or other Honda officesMore than 80% office work (Torrance, CA)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, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development Programs Additional Offerings:Lifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportTuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsFree Drinks Onsite 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.

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