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About the Role

As an Assistant Manager in the Strategy & Corporate Dev (SCD) team, your mission is to help turn Woven by Toyota’s long-term vision into measurable results. This role is suited for a high-calibre individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate effectively in an ambiguous business environment with minimal direction. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, managing projects end-to-end, and producing high-quality materials for executive audiences. This is a high-visibility role for someone who can think strategically, act decisively, and deliver consistently.

Responsibilities

Guide product portfolio direction by evaluating investments and strategic choices, balancing growth, profitability, and risk in the long-term product roadmap
Analyze ROI to evaluate the return on investment for both current and proposed initiatives, driving confident resource allocation decisions
Define and refine business models to ensure the organization creates and captures value in a scalable and sustainable way
Conduct competitive benchmarking by monitoring market trends to identify gaps and generate actionable strategic insights
Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion
Drive operational cadences including planning cycles, steering committees, and business performance reviews
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, escalating issues proactively and proposing practical solutions
Build and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and status reports that provide clear visibility to leadership
Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing documents, and reports for senior executives and leadership forums
Synthesise inputs from multiple functions into cohesive, well-structured materials suitable for C-suite audiences
Act as a coordination hub across business units, facilitating alignment and driving decisions forward
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above, in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
4 years of experience in product, program or project management (technology or automotive sector preferred) or management consulting
Demonstrated ability to support or drive business planning and analysis, corporate strategy, or operational improvement initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders
Strong project management skills
Exceptional ability to create clear, visually compelling presentations and executive-level materials
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and prioritise effectively under ambiguity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English
Experience in a technology company, digital business, or product-led organisation
Exposure to product management methodologies (e.g. agile, roadmapping, OKRs, product lifecycle management)
Prior experience working with or supporting C-suite executives
Familiarity with corporate strategy frameworks and tools (e.g. business case development, market sizing, scenario planning)

Skills

Business Planning
Strategy Development
Operations Management
Project Management
ROI Analysis
Business Model Refinement
Competitive Benchmarking
Market Trend Analysis
Cross-functional Project Coordination
Operational Bottleneck Resolution
Executive Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Presentation Preparation
C-suite Material Synthesis
Alignment Facilitation
Relationship Building
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Japanese Language Proficiency
English Language Proficiency
Agile Methodologies
Roadmapping
OKRs
Product Lifecycle Management
Corporate Strategy Frameworks
Business Case Development
Market Sizing
Scenario Planning

Location

Japan

Work Type

Flexible working time

Experience Level

Assistant Manager
4 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or above

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Salary - Based on experience

Benefits

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)

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
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