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 world’s 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. We’re 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 we’re looking for
Toyota’s Connected Technologies Division is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Planner I to join our Feature and Partner Planning Department. This department is responsible for planning and strategy for Toyota/Lexus Mobile App.
The Planner I is responsible for managing the CT intake process, app channel support, and enterprise strategy. This role is essential for driving the connected strategy across teams and ensuring a seamless execution of business priorities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver a high-quality product that exceeds the expectations of our customers and aligns with the company's strategic goals.
Join us as we grow and lead the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We support, celebrate, and thrive on the opportunity to provide Mobility for All. Are you results driven, deeply innovative, and interested in working on a team dedicated to building products and services that are beautifully designed, intuitive, predictive, convenient, and relevant? If so, we want to talk to you!
What you’ll be doing
Oversee and optimize the intake process for all Connected Technologies and enterprise-related requests, ensuring that priorities are clear and properly aligned with business goals.
Work closely with feature planners, developers, and cross-functional teams to guide the app lifecycle, ensuring business and customer needs are met.
Act as a liaison between planning, development, and customer satisfaction teams to ensure smooth handoffs, knowledge transfers, clear communication, and timely execution of deliverables.
Facilitate alignment between app and enterprise solutions, ensuring that technical and operational aspects are integrated to deliver maximum impact.
Play a key role in developing and implementing strategies that connect our app ecosystem with enterprise platforms, improving user experiences and alignment between platforms.
Identify potential new and improved business directions and develop strategic options/approaches to recommend to management.
Accountable for business delivery of approved projects/requests on product backlog.
Maintain and track new features and product enhancements.
Review and maintain current information on competitive companies' products, and industry trends, and conduct customer research to create strategic planning and make suggestions to improve market share and revenue.
Define and prioritize product and customer requirements.
Lead Ideation Sessions utilizing existing products/data, work with internal groups and partners to identify new services and benefits
Identify customer needs and market conditions using data-driven insights.
Create Customer Journey Maps for baselining current products leading to roadmaps for future delivery of connected products.
Analyze and collect data to support enhancements to currently planned and in-market connected products.
Establish high level project schedules and collaborate across teams to resolve roadblocks/issues where possible or provide recommendations
Build and maintain relationships with all areas of TMNA enterprise to identify opportunities for engagement and cohesive integration between connected products and that area’s business drivers.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; AND/OR equivalent professional work experience.
Up to 3 years’ experience in product strategy development or equivalent job experience.
Demonstrated success in managing intake processes and overseeing product lifecycles in a tech-focused environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence and persuade others, and the ability to create and present concepts, business cases, recommendations at all levels, from peers to executive.
Experience making process and product improvements using market research, data analysis, and user studies.
Knowledge of mobile application or software development utilizing Agile principles and methodologies.
Ability to manage a wide variety of projects across multiple brands, business units, and/or technology platforms.
Added bonus if you have
Automotive Industry experience.
Connected Car or Telematics experience.
Mobile App development experience.
Internship/Co-op work experience in product management, strategy, consulting, engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
Experience working in functional areas such telematics, product management, digital transformation, and emerging technologies and/or relevant industries such as automotive, consulting, or technology.
Agile product management or corporate development experience is also a plus.
Strong relationship building skills; Demonstrated ability to facilitate and achieve cohesion and among many different individuals and functions.
Ability to easily break down complex, ambiguous problems and propose novel solutions.
Experience managing multiple outside vendors /partners and creating win-win outcomes
Proficiency in creating or understanding business models (profit and loss, discounted cash flows, relevant key performance indicators).
What we’ll 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
Flexible work options based on business needs
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, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
At Toyota, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Planner I to join our Feature and Partner Planning Department in beautiful Plano, Texas. This role is pivotal to our Connected Technologies Division as we strategize about the Toyota/Lexus Mobile App. As a Planner I, you'll be at the frontline of managing the intake process for connected tech requests, supporting the app channels, and aligning enterprise strategy with business goals. You’ll work directly with developers, designers, and various stakeholders to ensure we exceed our customers' expectations while keeping in tune with Toyota's ethos of innovation and quality solutions. Envision yourself overseeing processes that connect our app with enterprise platforms, improving user experiences and driving business success. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to part of a team that’s dedicated to dreaming, doing, and growing together in the exciting world of mobility. You’ll be vital in defining product requirements and guiding the app’s lifecycle, all while keeping communication transparent among teams. If you are results-driven and have a passion for tech and innovation, we would love to hear how you could contribute to our journey!
Join Toyota Canada Inc. as a Sales Support Specialist to streamline operations and support our Pacific Zone department in a hybrid work environment.
Join Toyota Financial Services as a Data Quality Senior Developer, where your expertise will drive improvements in data management and governance.
Join Remote as a Senior Product Manager to drive Product-Led Growth strategies within a rapidly scaling global HR platform.
Be a key player at ServiceNow, driving the growth of cloud infrastructure solutions for federal clients as a Senior Product Manager.
Join Axon's Enterprise team as a Senior Product Manager and drive innovative safety technology that protects lives.
As a Product Line Manager at TP-Link Systems, you'll lead the growth and innovation of baby and pet camera products that enhance modern lifestyles.
We are seeking a Manager of Product Strategy who will shape product strategies to drive innovation and enhance customer satisfaction.
Join Lakeshore as a Product Developer Assistant to contribute to creating innovative educational materials and experiences.
Micron Technology is looking for a Technical Product Manager to lead the development and execution of product strategies for their Data Center SSD products.
Join Breuninger as a Senior Product Owner to drive product vision and development in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
Subscribe to Rise newsletter