Innovation Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Japan is establishing a new Digital Innovation entity in India to accelerate growth through customer intelligence, digital platforms, connected experiences, and next-generation mobility solutions.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, this organization will combine Honda’s global scale with India’s technology ecosystem to build capabilities that directly influence product strategy, customer growth, and new business creation across India and other high-growth markets.
Role Description
We are looking for an Innovation Project Manager to lead the execution of Honda’s startup collaboration and innovation initiatives in India. This role will serve as the central coordinator between startups, incubators and Honda’s internal teams. You will be responsible for managing innovation programs from opportunity identification through POC/pilot execution and scale-up, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and driving measurable business outcomes.
This role is ideal for someone who excels at program execution, stakeholder management, and navigating ambiguity while working across multiple teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Drive PoCs and pilot programs with startups across product, engineering, marketing, and business teams
Build and manage relationships with startups, incubators, accelerators, universities, and ecosystem partners
Identify external solutions aligned to Honda priorities such as mobility, EV, AI, connected services, customer platforms, and analytics
Create program roadmaps, milestones, governance models, and success metrics
Coordinate internal stakeholders across product, engineering, legal, procurement, strategy, and operations
Manage timelines, budgets, contracts, dependencies, risks, and escalation points
Translate ambiguous innovation goals into clear execution plans
Track progress and present structured updates to leadership
Build repeatable playbooks for startup collaboration and innovation delivery
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience in Startup/Vendor related Project Management, Innovation, Strategy Execution, or related roles
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant field
Proven experience managing complex cross-functional programs
Experience working with startups, incubators, accelerators, or external partners
Strong planning, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to drive execution in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience in automotive, mobility, EV or digital product environments
Familiarity with startup ecosystems in India
Experience managing vendors, commercial discussions, or partnership programs
PMP, Scrum, or equivalent certifications are a plus
Experience in new business creation or corporate innovation programs
Why join
Lead innovation programs with direct leadership visibility
Work closely with India’s startup ecosystem and future mobility players
Help shape new digital products, services, and business models
Strong long-term career growth potential
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