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're looking for
Toyota's One Tech SCaFT Department is seeking two experienced Technical Product Managers to drive technical product strategy and innovation. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product leadership to shape complex technical solutions that deliver business value across our enterprise platforms.
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The Technical Product Manager will serve as the bridge between technical and business stakeholders, providing expert guidance on technical feasibility, architecture decisions, and product implementation strategies. Reporting to the Sr. Product Engineer, this role will be crucial in driving technical excellence across our product portfolio.
What you'll be doing
Technical Leadership & Strategy
- Drive technical product vision and architecture strategy across multiple product lines.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and technical approaches.
- Lead technical discovery and feasibility assessments for complex product initiatives.
- Guide development teams on technical implementation strategies and best practices.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure alignment with technical standards.
Product Development & Architecture
- Transform complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
- Create and maintain technical product roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture.
- Lead technical discovery sessions and architecture discussions with development teams.
- Define API strategies, integration patterns, and technical standards.
- Guide teams on technical debt management and system optimization strategies.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Translate complex technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders.
- Partner with engineering leads to ensure optimal technical implementation.
- Lead technical review sessions with architecture and security teams.
- Present technical strategies and roadmaps to senior leadership.
- Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Technical Excellence & Innovation
- Establish best practices for technical product management across teams.
- Drive innovation through proof-of-concepts and technical pilot programs.
- Define technical success metrics and performance indicators.
- Lead technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Guide teams on API design, microservices architecture, and cloud strategies.
What you bring
Technical Expertise
- 10+ years of experience in technical roles, with at least 5 years in technical product management.
- Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and best practices.
- Strong expertise in modern development frameworks and cloud technologies.
- Hands-on experience with API design, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Proficiency in data modeling and database architecture.
Technical Skills
- Experience with modern development tools and practices (e.g., React, Node.js, REST APIs).
- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Knowledge of security principles and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.
Leadership & Communication
- Proven ability to lead technical discussions and architecture reviews.
- Excellence in translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Strong influence and negotiation skills with technical teams.
- Experience mentoring product managers on technical aspects.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; OR commensurate experience.
- Continuous learning mindset with recent technical certifications.
Added bonus if you have
- Technical certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Agile/Scrum certifications beneficial (e.g., CSPO, SAFe).
- Experience with large-scale system modernization initiatives.
- Background in automotive or manufacturing technology.
- Knowledge of ML/AI implementation strategies.
- Track record of successful technical transformation projects.
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
- 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
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.