Product Manager, Energy

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

Toyota is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all.

We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.

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

This team is responsible for planning services for EV owners. They are composed of experts in electric power, software, UX, and new business development. They collaborate with the in-house power operations team and other related departments within Toyota Motor Corporation to support Toyota’s transition to “Mobility Company” by creating new electricity services. You will report to the head of this team, Lead of Energy. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are developing a new product that will serve as the future's social infrastructure, merging energy and mobility. We seek a passionate Product Owner to help revolutionize mobility with us. In this role, you must excel at balancing quality, cost, and delivery; managing product backlogs; and prioritizing tasks. We are looking for candidates with exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with all stakeholders and drive software development.

• Collaborate with team members to define deliverables for Woven by Toyota, Toyota Motor Corporation, and other partners.
• Develop product plans, set requirements, and create technical specifications.
• Document software functionality and performance requirements while coordinating with the technical team for development.
• Report project progress to the team and integrate feedback into development.
• Participate in all development phases, including concept design, prototyping, and volume production.
• Work three days per week in the office and report to the manager in accordance with the hybrid work policy.

• 7+ years of work experience, including 3+ years in product management (roadmap development, defining technical requirements, and motivating engineering teams)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum project management using tools such as JIRA
• Background in software development using technologies like WebApp, MobileApp, and Python
• Strong strategic thinking, effective communication, and collaboration in a Japanese work culture as well as in an English-only team
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and understand how to navigate Japanese business environments
• Business-level proficiency in English

• In-depth industry knowledge and awareness of technology trends related to electric power equipment and residential facilities
• Solid understanding of electric vehicles and charging facilities
• Over 5 years of experience in a large Japanese company
• Proven experience in new business development and operations
• Familiarity with AWS service operations and cloud infrastructure

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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.