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About the Role

Chief of Staff (CoS) to the CTO will act as a strategic leader, establishing operational excellence and driving complex problem-solving to support the CTO in achieving maximum results towards company goals. The CoS will lead process establishment, task prioritization, conflict resolution, issue management, and organizational alignment, proactively identifying and addressing challenges before they reach the CTO. The CoS will serve as a key advisor for the CTO's ideas, leveraging excellent communication and collaboration skills, and in some cases, representing the CTO in both verbal and written communication in English and Japanese. Furthermore, the CoS will foster trust and collaboration with the leadership team, Woven by Toyota, the Toyota Group, and key external stakeholders. A passion for "saving lives and improving quality of life" through technological transformation is expected.

Responsibilities

Align the CTO's management team to function as a cohesive unit under a single plan.
Integrate KPIs to provide the CTO with a holistic view of company performance and focus areas.
Bridge and build partnerships with key stakeholders, including Toyota and the Toyota ecosystem, to foster synergy and maximize efforts towards company goals.
Manage budgets in collaboration with finance and relevant stakeholders, aligning with strategic and financial planning and hiring plans.
Support the CTO on strategic themes, act as a proxy for operational execution, and represent the CTO.
Optimize the CTO's time allocation based on business priorities and assist in selecting focus areas and stakeholders.
Resolve issues before they escalate to the CTO by addressing challenges proactively, mediating conflicts, and fostering alignment.
Create and provide dashboards and analytical materials to support the CTO's goal achievement.
Drive operational excellence and business foundation development to achieve results, foster growth, and improve operational efficiency.
Proactively prepare for and meticulously organize materials for events and meetings to meet the CTO's needs.
Demonstrate leadership to maximize team and individual performance through active listening, empathy, inclusion, and embodiment of company values.

Requirements

Leadership experience supporting C-level executives in complex organizational environments, with a track record of strategic and operational problem-solving.
Experience as a strategic partner and practical right-hand to senior leadership, leading and coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication, multi-faceted operational management skills, and proven ability to build trust with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership with high ethical standards and empathy, effectively collaborating across all levels while navigating organizational complexities.
Track record of driving change management and transformation, including company-wide strategy development, process improvement, and cultural change.
Experience achieving shared goals across departments, levels, and organizations through collaboration and influence at the senior level.
Experience working in multicultural environments and settings with varying organizational maturity.
Mission-driven leadership with a conviction that technology contributes to the common good of humanity.
Execution capability to flexibly navigate ambiguous environments, driving company OKR formulation, product roadmap design, problem-solving, and alignment among diverse stakeholders.
Fluent in both English and Japanese, including advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Strategic planning
Operational excellence
Complex problem-solving
Process establishment
Task prioritization
Conflict resolution
Issue management
Organizational alignment
Stakeholder management
Budget management
Financial planning
Hiring planning
Data analysis
Dashboard creation
Change management
Transformation
Cross-functional collaboration
Interpersonal skills
Leadership
Communication
Operational management
Trust building
Ethical leadership
Empathy
Active listening
Inclusion
Adaptability
OKR formulation
Product roadmap design
English proficiency
Japanese proficiency

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible working hours

Experience Level

Senior level
C-level support

Salary/Compensations

Industry-standard salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

Annual paid leave: 20 days (prorated for the first year based on start month)
Sick leave: 6 days per year (prorated for the first year based on start month)
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and other days designated by the company
Social insurance: Health insurance, Employees Pension Insurance, Industrial Accident Insurance, Employment Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance
Housing allowance
Retirement plan
Rental car support
In-house training programs (software learning, language learning)

About the Company

Woven by Toyota contributes to Toyota's once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company.
Inspired by a history of inventing "for someone else," our mission is to expand the definition of mobility, enhance its societal contributions, and challenge the status quo of mobility with people-centric innovation.
We operate around four pillars: AD/ADAS (Automated Driving/Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems), Arene (vehicle software production platform for SDVs), Woven City (mobility test course), and Cloud & AI (digital infrastructure supporting collaboration platforms).
Essential business functions support these teams' implementation, working together towards the realization of a "zero-traffic-casualty society" and "mass production of happiness."

Equal Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities and respect diversity.
Personal information received will be used solely for recruitment and onboarding purposes. Please refer to the Personal Information Policy for details.