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Toyota Technical Product Planning Owner in Plano, Texas
Overview
Who we are
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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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Who we are
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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Digital Employee Experience Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Technical Product Planning Owner.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the development and success of our vehicle product planning digital solutions by bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. This role is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring that the development team delivers high-quality vehicle products that meet customer needs and business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive technologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Reporting to the Digital Employee Experience Manager, the person in this role will support the Digital Employee Experience department's objective to foster innovative digital products supporting the delivery of class-leading mobility solutions.
What you’ll be doing
Product Vision & Strategy:
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and articulate the product vision and roadmap.
Gather and prioritize product requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
Gain a strong working knowledge of business processes and data to best represent the desired business outcomes.
Technical Leadership:
Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear requirements.
Assist in the evaluation of technical feasibility and drive discussions on architecture and design.
Stay up to date with the latest automotive technologies and industry trends.
Product Development Practices:
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Lead agile development ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives as required to ensure effective communication
Ensure the team adheres to Agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Customer First:
Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product decisions and improvements.
Ensure that digital products meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of quality, performance, and usability.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience as a Product Owner/Program Manager or in a similar role within a big tech or automotive industry
Proven experience with product management methodologies, preferably in an Agile/SCRUM context.
Strong technical background, with the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts as well as participate in design discussions and data analysis
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello)
Added bonus if you have
Certified Scrum Master certification
PMP Certification
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
Vehicle purchase & lease programs
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
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
Flexible spending accounts
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
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.