Strategic Partnerships Principal (Sustainability & Mobility)

Job Title : Strategic Partnerships Principal (Sustainability & Mobility) Employment Type : Full-Time Location : Torrance, CA, United States About the Role: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Principal in Torrance, CA. Joining our Sustainability & Business Development unit, you will identify, structure, and scale high-impact commercial alliances, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities in clean mobility and sustainable technology. Key Responsibilities: • Formulate and execute enterprise strategic partnership roadmaps across clean tech, mobility, and energy. • Build and manage a deal pipeline, conducting market intelligence, competitive analysis, and tech scouting. • Structure and negotiate innovative joint ventures, commercial agreements, and M&A partnership terms. • Lead cross-functional deal teams across legal, finance, engineering, corporate planning, and executive leadership. • Establish partnership governance models, performance dashboards, and KPI tracking to ensure value capture. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering (MBA strongly preferred). • 7+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate finance experience (automotive or tech). • 3+ years of direct experience executing M&A, joint ventures, or complex commercial alliance contracts. • Proven track record negotiating high-stakes agreements and managing senior executive stakeholders. • Outstanding financial modeling, business strategy, and executive presentation capabilities. What We Offer: • Executive total rewards including Manager Lease Car Program (vehicle, insurance, and maintenance covered). • Industry-leading medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company contributions. • Paid vacation, corporate holidays, and annual plant shutdown periods. Equal Opportunity Employer: Honda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Now!