Strategy & Operations Manager, Enterprise Technology
Tokyo
Technology Shared Services – Enterprise Technology /
Employee /
Hybrid
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
Enterprise Technology provides a modern, secure, and high performance IT infrastructure supporting Woven by Toyota and the broader Toyota Group. We use cutting-edge technologies to help engineering, operations, and corporate teams go faster, safer, and be more productive.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You thrive in collaborating, possess a track record of managing programs/projects or business operations functions in software and digital domains, and are committed to driving operational excellence.
You will collaborate closely with the Head of Business Operations, Enterprise Technology, to help strategize, manage, and execute business operations for Enterprise Technology.
This is a hybrid role and onsite three days per week. You will report to the Head of Business Operations, Enterprise Technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct yearly planning, performance tracking, and reporting, ensuring alignment with team goals.
- Create monthly performance evaluations, quarterly executive briefings, and ad-hoc reports to track business performance and drive accountability.
- Manage budgeting, actuals, purchasing, and cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and other teams, providing transparent and robust financial management.
- Facilitate resource/hiring planning and tracking in collaboration with Finance and HR, as well as support key HR events such as goal setting, performance review, etc.
- Optimize processes, tools, and roles & responsibilities in day-to-day operations.
- Support the Head of Enterprise Technology, the Head of Business Operations, and senior leaders with key meeting preparation, stakeholder alignment, facilitation, and follow-up.
- Deliver special projects as required. Examples include process optimization, business case analysis, cross-team program management, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in strategy & management consulting roles, or in business strategy/planning, program management, or business operations within leading organizations or startups.
- Experience in driving business execution, process management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience in stakeholder management, engaging and influencing people across functional areas and levels.
- Experience producing documentation, business cases, and presentations tailored to customers and cross-functional teams.
- Fluency in English and Japanese.
NICE TO HAVES
- Advanced business degree such as an MBA from a top University
- Knowledge of the technology industry landscape, particularly in enterprise IT, security, and SaaS products
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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.
