Technical Product Manager, Inventor Garage Laboratory

About Woven by Toyota

Woven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and 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.

We take this mission seriously and to achieve our goals, we take our team dynamics equally seriously. 

We are a product team in the huge team which is Inventor Lab, Woven Inventor Garage. We have a responsibility for the multiple user facing products.

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

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a passionate and driven Technical Product Manager who excels in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You are someone who is motivated by a vision to create new value that doesn't yet exist in the world and can work proactively in the face of uncertainty to bring this vision closer to reality with enough knowledge around the Data and AI domain. You will report to the Department manager, and this is a hybrid work style role.

• Collaborate with development, design, and business teams to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication across all functions
• Organize and refine product specifications, manage project tickets, and create detailed roadmaps to guide development
• Use technical expertise to drive discussions and manage complex cross-functional development initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate complex inter-team dependencies to ensure cohesive project progress and delivery
• Monitor project progress, adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
• Promote continuous improvement by reviewing processes and incorporating feedback

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or Information Systems
• 8+ years in product management for data and analytics applications, driving insights, automation, or optimized experiences (e.g., BI, Predictive Analytics, Recommendation Engines, IoT, Fraud Detection, Healthcare Analytics, Supply Chain Optimization)
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, and business), with a strong understanding of user-centered design and balancing technical complexity with user experience
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and discuss architectural concepts, trade-offs, and new opportunities with technical team members
• Excellent product management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficient in business-level English and conversational Japanese, with strong verbal and written communication skills for articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira

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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.