About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.
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TEAM
Arene’s mission is to empower Toyota and its partners to deliver next-generation vehicles with hardware-agnostic software that can be updated to support new features at any time.
The Global Execution Excellence team ensures that quality is built into the product from the very beginning and strives to constantly improve the way we develop. We value the principles of the Toyota Production System and believe that thoroughly applying its methodology enables us to produce safe software in the highest quality and in the most efficient way.
In Arene, we strive to attract and retain the best people, harnessing the full potential of diversity, provide targeted, high-quality training to support their development, and create a delivery-driven culture, based on transparency, continuous learning, mutual support, respect for each other and a high awareness of the importance of safety for our products.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a project manager who is not afraid of defining programs from scratch. They should be excited about shaping talent development and driving a culture of innovation, quality and safety in the new field of engineering for software-defined vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with Talent Acquisition, set up and run a program for recruiting Japanese newgrads and early-career professionals, creating the narrative for Arene’s unique selling points and establishing collaborations with Japanese universities to promote Arene
- Manage and continuously improve the competency assessment process for Arene, leveraging the tools and data provided by the Woven Dojo team
- Work with engineering management and HR to develop a technical onboarding, mentoring and rotation programs for engineers which systematically teaches software engineering skills for developing safety-critical applications
- Leverage insights and data from HR regarding well being, as well as proposals from members to propose activities promoting a positive work environment and improve employee engagement
- Drive activities to shape the unique Arene culture which is influenced by the Toyota You-perspective, a quality-first mindset, agile values and the blend of Japanese and foreign cultures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Psychology, Education, Software Engineering or a related field
- Min. 5 years of experience in project management
- Min. 3 years of experience in defining or running technical training programs or in an HR or Talent Acquisition-related role
- Min. 3 years experience working in global organizations
- Proven ability to build proposals from scratch and move a project forward to high quality completion
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written Japanese and English
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle ambiguity
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience in working with universities or research institutions
- Study experience in a Japanese university
- Knowledge of Software Engineering and agile methodologies
- Work experience in the software industry
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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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What We Do
Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.
