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!

​ About this Position:

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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., One Trust), 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.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work 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.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Equivalent professional experience in privacy program management, regulatory compliance, or data governance may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, Master’s in Privacy, Cybersecurity, or Technology…