Assistant Manager – Training Development

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

This position supports the Parts, Service & Technical business objectives by managing an Instructional Design Team to develop technical training materials & resources in response to market studies and needs analyses, educating Honda/Acura dealerships, owners, and AHM Field personnel.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage instructional design quality.
• Manage curriculum development based on market studies and needs.
• Oversee project schedules, including special projects. Coordinate schedules with production and learning management system teams.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• B.A./B.S. degree in Automotive Technology, Instructional Design or equivalent work experience.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in the automotive industry, with specific knowledge of Honda and Acura products and dealership operations.
• 5 years supervisory experience 
• 5 years project management experience
• Knowledge of Honda training and publications production process helpful
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office 
• Results oriented 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Knowledge of web development helpful

Working Conditions

• Office work environment
• Hybrid workstyle
• Travel – 5%

Benefits and Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 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:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free 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.