Portfolio Success Manager, Woven Capital

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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WOVEN CAPITAL
Woven Capital is an $1.6 billion global fund that invests in growth-stage companies which help advance the vision and mission of Woven by Toyota and the broader Toyota group. Our investment focus areas include mobility and emerging technologies, physical and applied AI, decarbonization and circularity.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Woven Capital is seeking a Portfolio Success Manager to lead strategic initiatives to accelerate portfolio company growth. This position will work closely with startups and VCs in our portfolio. Key responsibilities include discovering strategic challenges and opportunities at the broader Toyota and its group of companies, identifying technology and business owners in Toyota’s universe, and bridge the gap between startup ecosystem and large corporations. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, project ownership driven, disciplined, results oriented, and flexible individual with demonstrated experience in managing complex business development projects and growing companies. The Portfolio Success Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Portfolio Success Team at Woven Capital and collaborate closely with the Investment Team, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal and other members. This role is based in Tokyo or Nagoya, Japan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Thoroughly comprehend each portfolio's challenges and needs, then build action plans to support them for short/medium/long-term value creation
• Develop networks in Toyota and Toyota group companies, exploring their interests and constraints
• Identify areas for potential partnerships between Woven Capital’s portfolio companies, including the portfolio companies of Woven Capital’s VC fund investments, and Toyota group companies
• Develop new business opportunities between startups and Woven Capital’s stakeholders by facilitating discussions and collaborations
• Work with Portfolio Success Team to establish a robust portfolio management platform to promote business growth and partnership between portfolio companies, Toyota, and the broader Toyota group companies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 7+ years’ experience in business development or project management
• Experience in the automotive, transportation, or mobility industry is preferred
• Experience managing complex projects under strict deadlines
• Excellent business planning, business development and leadership skills
• Clear and effective communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Ability to multi-task comfortably in a fast-paced, flexible, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence people at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Communicate clearly and effectively and display strong verbal and written presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and tailor key messages and presentation styles to multiple audiences
• Driven for Results - Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality

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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.