Senior Principal Regulatory Project Manager

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!

About this Position :

The Senior Principal Regulatory Project Manager, in the Product Regulatory Office (PRO) within the Integration & Support division, contributes to AHM’s mission by ensuring Honda’s various functions understand and comply with relevant regulations. This role supports the advancement of competitive and compliant products and services, delivering maximum benefit to Honda and society.

The Senior Principal Regulatory Project Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with new regulations by combining deep regulatory knowledge with business acumen. This role requires expertise in regulatory matters, with the ability to contextualize and understand implications, and effectively communicate them to cross-functional stakeholders. The Project Manager will identify emerging regulations, develop and lead execution of comprehensive project plans, and ensure organizational awareness of compliance status and risks. Additionally, they will collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams, influencing and impacting the organization through strategic regulatory insights. The role involves developing new regulatory policies and processes, ensuring seamless integration into business operations, and driving organizational change to maintain compliance across all departments. As a leader, the Senior Principal Regulatory Project Manager will inspire and guide teams, fostering a culture of proactive regulatory adherence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include :

Compliance Planning and Execution

Identify compliance obligations that apply to Honda by establishing processes with expert groups and leveraging Honda’s existing legislative and regulatory sensing & tracking processes.

Lead and / or facilitate compliance action by activating expert-group projects or establishing matrixed compliance teams.

Develop and implement comprehensive project plans (including scope, objectives, and deliverables) to ensure compliance with new or changing regulations.

Align regulatory strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success.

Track and report progress to company compliance and risk leadership to ensure broad transparency of Honda’s risk and compliance status.

Regulatory Consultation and Support

Provide expert regulatory advice and support to internal stakeholders, leveraging expert advisors as necessary.

Interpret and contextualize regulatory requirements to ensure clear understanding across the organization.

Develop training programs to enhance regulatory knowledge and compliance and ensure sustainability.

Address regulatory inquiries and issues promptly and accurately.

Assist teams in the regulatory reporting processes to ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration :

Foster strong relationships with diverse cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive regulatory compliance efforts and improve compliance culture.

Communicate regulatory insights and implications effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Influence and impact organizational decision-making through strategic regulatory guidance.

Facilitate collaboration between departments to integrate regulatory policies seamlessly and sustainably into business operations.

Engage with government agencies, trade organizations, or through legal counsel as appropriate to advocate on Honda’s behalf.

Regulatory Monitoring, Understanding, and Reporting :

Continuously monitor emerging regulations and assess their impact on the organization.

Maintain up-to-date and detailed knowledge of regulatory changes and trends.

Prepare, present and maintain detailed documentation and reports on compliance status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting to regulatory authorities as required.

Leadership and Organizational Change :

Inspire and guide teams to foster a culture of proactive regulatory adherence and continuous improvement.

Drive organizational change to enhance compliance across all stakeholders.

Mentor and develop regulatory staff to build a strong compliance team.

Promote a proactive approach to regulatory challenges and opportunities.

Developing New and Sustainable Regulatory Policies and Processes :

Identify and analyze regulatory requirements to develop new policies and processes.

Ensure policies and processes are sustainable and adaptable to future regulatory changes.

Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate new policies into business operations.

Continuously evaluate and improve regulatory policies to maintain compliance and efficiency.

Who we are seeking :

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Regulatory Affairs, Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.

Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) may be beneficial.

Minimum Experience

8-10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance project management, or a related field.

Proven track record of successfully managing regulatory projects and ensuring compliance.

Experience in developing and implementing regulatory policies and processes.

Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing organizational change in large organizations.

Experience in conducting regulatory comprehensive research, analysis, and providing insightful consultation.

Experience in managing certification and compliance processes.

Direct advocacy experience with agencies (CPSC, NHTSA, etc) and / or standards organizations (SAE, UL, ANSI, etc)

Other Job-Specific Skills :

Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Strong research and analytical skills to reliably identify, interpret and contextualize regulatory implications.

Excellent communication skills to effectively convey regulatory insights to diverse stakeholders through written and verbal methods.

Leadership abilities to inspire and guide teams towards proactive regulatory adherence.

Project management skills to develop and execute comprehensive plans efficiently.

Risk management expertise to identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks.

Collaboration skills to foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

Continuous improvement mindset to drive organizational change and enhance compliance.

Technical skills to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite.

High ethical mindset to ensure individual and company ethical integrity is held at the highest standards.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex regulatory challenges effectively.

Additional Position Factors :

At least 80% physical presence at Honda corporate office in Torrance, CA

Be in-office more than 80% as required based on business needs such as meetings with management.

Up to 10% travel to attend conferences, meet partners / vendors, visit other Honda offices globally.

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.