Project Manager, AD/ADAS

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
The Project Management team plays a key role in ensuring that projects related to autonomous driving within the AD/ADAS business progress efficiently and according to plan. The team supports the development of scenario and technical advocacy strategies, and manages the implementation of these established scenarios by coordinating overall project activities to ensure smooth and effective execution. By working on this team, you will gain a deeper understanding of cutting-edge autonomous driving systems and develop the ability to oversee and manage large-scale development projects from an end-to-end perspective. In addition, you will have opportunities to engage directly with senior executives from Toyota Motor Corporation and its affiliated companies, as well as gain experience in related areas such as advocacy, communications, and media relations with journalists.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a person with the ability to succeed in leading fledgling projects in new, innovative fields:
・Interested in automated driving car development
・Eager to embrace and explore new opportunities
・Willing and able to engage in holistic project oversight
・Solve issues through conversation and teamwork
・Able to structure snippets of information into coherent, cohesive plans
・Demonstrates perseverance and commitment in tackling challenges
・Possessing strong communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Make and manage project development schedules
• Manage smooth project progression between Woven by Toyota and cooperative companies, managing resources and escalating significant issues to the C-suite
• Plan and conduct events for Toyota executives and work with stakeholders to confirm development progress and car performance
• Support US development through co-operative planning with Toyota Motor North America; aid US developers in event operation (e.g. test drives for stakeholders ); act as liaison between TMNA (Toyota Motor North America) and Woven by Toyota when issues arise in the US

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors, or higher degree, in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, or Design Methods
• 3-5 years experience as a project manager, program manager or related field
• Experience working in the automotive industry
• Development experience in projects related to mass production
• Native level Japanese proficiency and business level English

NICE TO HAVES:
• Familiar with AD/ADAS development
• Experience working in a Scrum team (or other Agile frameworks)
• C, C++ and Python coding skills
• Driver's license

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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.