Principal Privacy Program 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!

Job Purpose

The Principal Privacy Program Manager leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of American Honda’s privacy program management function. This role provides technical and functional leadership for program operations—including policy development, training, communications, system management, and program KPIs—ensuring alignment with evolving legal requirements and business objectives. The Principal Privacy Program Manager drives cross-functional projects, represents Honda in industry forums, and empowers the privacy program team to deliver operational excellence and regulatory compliance in support of AHM’s mission of responsible data stewardship.

Key Accountabilities

Lead Privacy Program Management Operations      

• Direct day-to-day operations of the privacy program management function, including backlog management, work prioritization, and oversight of program activities (policies, training, communications, system management, KPIs).

Policy, Training, and Communication Development

• Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, training programs, and internal/external communications to ensure compliance and promote a culture of privacy across the organization.

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Lead major cross-functional projects to implement new laws, regulations, policies, and system upgrades. Coordinate with stakeholders across Legal, IT, HR, Product, and other business units to ensure successful project delivery. 

System and Process Optimization

• Oversee the management and optimization of privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust), data mapping, and program-level KPIs. Drive continuous improvement of program processes and tools.

Industry Engagement and Benchmarking

• Represent Honda in external privacy forums, working groups, and industry benchmarking activities. Bring back insights and best practices to inform program strategy and operations.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide technical and functional leadership to the program management team. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Policy, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
•    Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, Master’s in Privacy, Cybersecurity, or Technology Law) preferred. 
•    Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPM, or FIP are strongly preferred. 
Minimum Experience:
•    10-12 years of experience in privacy, legal compliance, data governance, or program management roles, with demonstrated progression in responsibility. 
•    Proven experience designing, implementing, and maturing privacy programs in complex, regulated environments. 
•    Experience developing and maintaining privacy policies, training, communications, and program KPIs. 
•    Strong track record of leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with Legal, IT, HR, Product, and business units. 
•    Experience managing or providing work direction to a team of privacy professionals. 
•    Demonstrated ability to represent the organization in industry forums and external working groups. 
Other Job-Specific Skills:
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint). 
•    Experience with privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc) and data mapping tools. 
•    Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex privacy concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. 
•    Ability to build consensus, drive change, and foster a collaborative, high performance team environment. 
•    Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset.

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: 0

Decisions Expected

Programmatic and Operational Decisions

• Make independent decisions regarding the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of privacy program operations—including policy development, training, communications, and system management— ensuring alignment with legal requirements and business objectives.

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Determine project priorities, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement strategies for major cross functional initiatives (e.g., new regulatory implementation, system upgrades). Resolve project challenges and drive consensus among diverse teams.

Policy and Directional Changes

• Recommend and draft major changes to privacy policies, procedures, or program direction. Facilitate consensus building and secure necessary approvals from the Department Lead and Privacy Officer before implementation.

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.