Assistant Project Manager, Mobility Vision, Woven Products

About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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TEAM
Toyota is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all.

We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.

Our mission is to identify the customer needs through careful validation and create new products and services to help transform Toyota into a Mobility Company.

In a dynamic and uncertain environment, members are expected to take initiative, adapt proactively, and drive their work autonomously to deliver impact. If you're detail-oriented, but thrive in an environment where you need to be scrappy, this team might be right for you.

While our team is diverse in nationality, language, and gender, we also value and respect the culture of Toyota.

We follow a hybrid workstyle, combining office and remote work. Additionally, depending on future circumstances, day trips or work assignments in Woven City (Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture) may be required.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
This is an exciting opportunity where we invent new products and services for our customers. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who can support and work with Product Managers and Engineers to develop best-in-class products.

Your role involves coordinating with internal members and communicating with external stakeholders to lead product development. You will also manage outsourced resources to align projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support qualitative customer research activity for extracting customer value and When necessary, not only coordinate but also actively participate in interviews
• Assist Product Managers in defining specifications, especially by efficiently conducting PoC activities using prototypes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including Toyota Motors) to collaborate on product development activities and lead synergy across the organization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in planning a new business or project/product management
• 3+ years of experience working in the software and/or hardware field
• Demonstrated adaptability to evolving roles with a proactive approach to change, including experience in fast-paced environments like startups where roles shift with company and product growth
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Business Level English and Japanese

NICE TO HAVES:
• PMP or other Project/Program Management certifications
• Experience in developing products that combine both hardware and software
• Experience working in the Automotive or related industry
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration or relevant field is a plus

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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.