Senior Manager, Business Strategy & Operations

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
Woven by Toyota is developing autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for Toyota's mass-produced vehicles. The mission of the JP Business Strategy team is to formulate strategies, manage budgets and resources, and plan long-term resource allocation to ensure smooth development of AD/ADAS. The team is responsible for creating budget management systems, drafting joint management schemes and contracts with related companies, and overseeing a wide range of tasks.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking someone who can create an environment where engineers can perform at their best in the rapidly changing AD/ADAS market, leading coordination tasks and developing operational processes for the AD/ADAS team. We are looking for someone who can engage stakeholders, proactively drive tasks, and work hands-on to implement improvements. Given the need to communicate with hundreds of engineers, we seek someone sincere, customer-focused, and service-oriented. You will be in a hybrid work environment with team members coming to the office in Tokyo 3 days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to consolidate and propose management strategies in the AD/ADAS domain
• Work with stakeholders to consolidate and propose development structures and collaboration frameworks with other companies
• Propose and implement contractual frameworks to facilitate smooth progress in collaborative projects with other companies
• Lead and drive the general management of AD/ADAS projects, guiding the team (tasks include disseminating various administrative communications, BCP [Business Continuity Planning], considering office layouts, overwork management, etc.)
• Manage temporary staff and provide efficient support to engineers
• Manage resources and budgets for overall AD/ADAS development. Propose and build management methods tailored to objectives
• Analyze and collaborate with stakeholders to propose solutions for efficient global resource allocation, including overseas bases
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive trend research in the AD/ADAS business domain

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience managing complex projects, particularly with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability in data analysis for effective resource and budget management
• Business-level Japanese and English ability
• Management experience with teams of 10 or more people
• Experience in budget management and personnel management

NICE TO HAVES:
• Practical experience in a commercial production company in automotive or related technology fields
• Experience in formulating business strategies, competitive analysis, or market research in the AD/ADAS domain
• Basic knowledge of accounting and finance
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software like Excel (can perform complex functions) and Spreadsheet
• Basic programming skills (e.g., GAS/Python/VBA)

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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.