Planner II - EV/Public Charging Development

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.

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 II to join our Feature and Partner Planning Department. This department is responsible for planning & strategy for Toyota/Lexus mobile App and will concentrate on EV/Public Charging features.

• Create vision, strategy and comprehensive roadmaps for EV related features/products.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent professional work experience
• 3 - 6 years of professional experience in product management, strategy, consulting, engineering, or other relevant disciplines AND/OR graduate with a Master's degree.
• Proven expertise in product strategy development or equivalent job experience.
• 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.

• 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).
• Experience in Customer ID/ User Profile

• 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
• 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, child care, schools and more
• Flexible spending accounts