Product Manager, Info-Mobility, Woven Flagship Product
Job Description
TEAM
The Toyota Woven City is a fully connected ecosystem to be built at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. It is envisioned as a ‘living laboratory’, ‘ever-evolving’ and ‘human-centric,’ incorporating different types of the latest technologies.
The Toyota Woven City contains multiple key strategic focus areas and smart home is one of the themes to be covered.
In this project, we are planning to deploy cutting edge products powered by both software and hardware technology.
You will report to the Sub lead of the Info-Mobility Team and you will enjoy a flexible hybrid work setup.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
This is an exciting opportunity where we invent new value for our customers via smart home and mobility products. We are looking for an experienced product manager who can work with UX designers and Engineers to design and build best-in-class products.
Your role involves conducting customer research projects to understand user needs and reflecting them into tangible product requirements. You will also manage outsourced resources to align projects with user experience principles, balancing realistic and ideal outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Create software and hardware requirements and work closely with Engineering through development and operations
- Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Plan and conduct UX research to understand customer needs
- Work in collaboration with internal and external parties to drive synergy across the organization
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in planning a new business or project/product management
- 3+ years of experience working in the software and/or hardware field
- Demonstrated adaptability to evolving roles with a proactive approach to change, including experience in fast-paced environments like startups where roles shift with company and product growth
- Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Business Level English and Japanese
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience in value validation for products from a viewpoint of customers (ex. Startup Fit Journey, design thinking)
- Experience in development of product/service combined with hardware and software (Home appliances, IoT).
- Experience working in the smart home or related industry
- Experience working in the automobile or related industry
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration or relevant field is a plus
If you are located outside of Japan we will set up an interview over Google Hangout Meet.
About the Company
Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society.
Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary - Based on experience
- Work Hours - Flexible working time with NO core-hours
- 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 Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
- In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
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Our Commitment
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
- We pledge that any information we receive from you will be used ONLY for the purpose of hiring assessment.