Assistant Manager, Business Planning & Strategy (Strategy & Corporate Development Department, CxO Office)
- Location
- Tokyo
- Workplace
- Hybrid
About this role
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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\nTEAM- 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
- 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)
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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.
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