Technical Data Program Manager
Los Altos, CA
Operations – Technology /
Full-time /
Hybrid
At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team in Automated Driving, Energy & Materials, Human-Centered AI, Human Interactive Driving, Large Behavior Models, and Robotics.
We’re seeking a Technical Data Program Manager to join our Information Engineering team, working with the Senior Data Program Manager, and play a key role in building and supporting the infrastructure, processes, and collaborations that power TRI’s data-driven research.
As a Technical Data Program Manager, you will help lead the execution and growth of TRI’s data management and governance initiatives. Working in close partnership with research and engineering teams, you’ll focus on technically complex and high-impact data programs, building scalable solutions for running data access, security, and interoperability across TRI and Toyota Group affiliates. This role requires deep technical skill, project leadership, and a proactive approach to solving ambiguous data challenges.
Responsibilities
- Co-lead the development and execution of TRI’s data management and governance programs.
- Serve as a key point of contact for assigned data initiatives, driving program execution and cross-functional coordination.
- Develop and refine technical workflows for managing critical or large-scale datasets, including ingestion, transformation, access controls, and metadata management.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on data infrastructure decisions, including cloud-based solutions and data tooling (e.g., AWS, Databricks).
- Partner with researchers, data scientists, and legal/infosec teams to ensure compliant, responsible use of data (PII, HIPAA, human subject data, etc.).
- Facilitate data-sharing agreements and access processes with Toyota Group companies and external research partners.
- Maintain and improve TRI’s inventory of internal and partner datasets.
- Contribute to documentation, onboarding materials, and training programs to scale best practices in data usage and governance.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data program management, technical project management, or a related role.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a similar field.
- Understanding of data technologies and platforms (e.g., data lakes, pipelines, governance tools).
- Experience working with cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Databricks, etc.).
- Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards relevant to research data (e.g., IRB, PII, HIPAA).
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with a demonstrable ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working in research environments or with academic/industry partnerships.
- Exposure to manufacturing data systems or Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Hands-on experience with data engineering or analytics tools is a plus.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $132,000 and $198,000/year for California-based roles; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Note that TRI offers a generous benefits package (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave) and an annual cash bonus structure. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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