Program Manager, Partnerships & Events

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Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc. a 50 / 50 joint venture between Sony and Honda headquartered in Tokyo Japan. Our American headquarters in Culver City California established in March 2023 is at the forefront of bringing the innovative electric vehicle AFEELA to the US market. AFEELA embodies the essence of FEEL creating an interactive relationship where people and mobility connect through advanced sensing and network technologies.

At Sony Honda Mobility of America we are dedicated to moving people through innovative solutions inspired by diversity. Join us in shaping the future of mobility with creativity technology and a commitment to excellence. Apply now to make a difference!

Position Summary

Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA) is seeking a Program Manager Partnerships & Events to lead the planning and execution of strategic brand activations partnership initiatives and consumer-facing events for the AFEELA brand. This on-site position based in Culver City CA is ideal for an experienced marketing and events professional with a strong background in end-to-end program management.

This individual will oversee event schedules budgets contracts and vehicle logistics while ensuring every activation reflects SHMAs premium brand experience. The role partners cross-functionally with Marketing Digital and Retail teams to drive alignment across programs and deliver excellence from concept through execution. Frequent travel within California and occasional travel outside the state including Japan is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning coordination and execution of partnership programs and consumer-facing events that represent the AFEELA brand vision.
• Manage timelines budgets contracts purchase orders and invoices while maintaining accuracy and compliance with finance processes.
• Oversee vehicle fleet logistics for events including scheduling loading unloading transport readiness checks and troubleshooting.
• Maintain detailed inventory tracking of giveaways branded materials and event collateral to ensure timely allocation and replenishment.
• Serve as the main internal and external point of contact for event execution by coordinating with agencies partners and vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Track and report on campaign milestones and performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Marketing Retail and Digital teams to integrate technology-driven engagement tools into events.
• Provide on-site support during event setup vehicle installation and removal and technical issue resolution.
• Represent SHMA at events to uphold brand standards ensure a premium guest experience and maintain operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability within event operations.

Required Qualifications for Position

Preferred Qualifications for Position

Additional Details

Benefits

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $120000-$130000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

Sony Honda Mobility of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) gender national origin citizenship ancestry age physical or mental disability military status status as a veteran or disabled veteran sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or family status genetic information medical condition or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Sony Honda Mobility of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests please contact us by email at Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 120000 - 130000