Senior Manager - Technical Strategy
Senior Manager - Technical Strategy
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Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the worlds most admired brands Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. Were looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
To save time applying Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who were looking for:
The Product Planning & Strategy department seeks a passionate highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to lead Cross Carline Technology Strategy and support its mission to serve as the guardians of the customers voice.
Reporting to the General Manager of Cross Carline Planning the primary responsibility of the Sr. Manager is to lead the identification of emerging technology-based customer needs and prioritization of solutions to meet those needs. In this capacity the role leads the product marketability function for TMNA in partnership with key teams within R&D Business Development Quality and other stakeholders.
The Sr. Manager must hire lead and train a team of subject matter experts responsible for cross-carline technology strategy and implementation inclusive of passive and safety strategy. This team defines the technology roadmap for Toyota & Lexus vehicles (safety systems autonomous multimedia software-based services etc.) and is responsible for defining product requirements and pricing as well as forecasting sales volumes and mixes across the lineup.
What youll be doing:
Oversight responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Leading a team that sets long-term cross-carline strategy for advanced technology and safety features across all Lexus and Toyota products
Defines quantitative and qualitative consumer research approaches to assess the customer value of new technology features
Sets priorities of customer needs and represents customer voice in negotiations with R&D teams
Creates product business cases and negotiates with senior executives for long-term investments
Negotiates implementation strategies for new technology features including pricing deployment plans and take rates
Tracks all industry technology trends and benchmarks competitive systems. The team stays close to technology business partner development plans
Develops passive and active safety guidelines related to FMVSS NHTSA and IIHS and actively monitors changes in the regulatory landscape.
What you bring:
Bachelors Degree
Strong expertise in quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
Exceptional strategic mindset
Solid familiarity with automotive technology or other relevant technology categories especially consumer technology (inclusive of multi-media/telematics AD/ADAS AI and other emerging features)
Demonstrated experience building and leading teams of people
Added bonus if you have:
MBA
Product planning or strategic planning experience
UX design and/or engineering experience
Familiarity with FMVSS NHTSA IIHS
What well bring
During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services adoption child care schools and more
Flexible spending accounts
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members efforts to dream do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race ethnicity national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability religion military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
