Assistant Manager, Product Management, Smart Logistics Biz&UX

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.

TEAM

We’ll expand “mobility” not only for people but also for goods or information. As a mobility of goods, our project is going to provide innovative logistics services in Woven City, which is located in Susono, Shizuoka, by using delivery robots, smart devices and simulation technology. We believe that super-easy movements of goods can change our value and lifestyle. The product management team is leading and operating the product development of our product. You will manage the team and report to the manager of managers in the department.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a passionate and experienced project manager who can lead the product development with partners from the UX and business point of view, and manage the product management team. And this position might be requested to change the working place from Tokyo to Susono. At least you have to go there frequently as a business trip. If you want to tackle our new challenges of developing innovative services as a mixture of hardware and software, let’s make history together.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead designing and operating the product development with partners from the UX and business point of view
• Manage the small team (maximum 5 persons) for product management team
• Communicate the stakeholders and manage the schedule of the entire product development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of experience doing project managements for B2C product developments
• Hands-on experience defining product backlog items based on UX requirements
• Hands-on experience doing user interviews and user testings with prototypes in product developments
• High ability and concrete experience communicating with UX researchers, UI designers, engineers and the product manager who have different background from yours
• Business level English and Japanese

NICE TO HAVES:

• High flexibility and adaptability for the frequent changing situations
• Hands-on experience defining PRD (Product Requirement Document)
• Hands-on experience evaluating and improving products based on metrics
• Experiences developing not only digital products but also hardware ones
• Domain knowledge in logistics or real estate development fields

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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.