Assistant Manager, Business Planning & Strategy (Strategy & Corporate Development Department, CxO Office)

Job description

**About Woven by Toyota** [Woven by Toyota](https://woven.toyota/en) is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society. Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all. ========================================================================= ### TEAM The Strategy & Corporate Dev (SCD) department at Woven by Toyota serves as a central hub for converting the company’s long-term vision into actionable organizational success. This group manages five key pillars, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Strategy & Insights, Planning & Performance, Strategic Marketing and Corporate Development, to ensure all business units operate in unity. ### WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? As an Assistant Manager in the Strategy & Corporate Dev (SCD) team, your mission is to help turn Woven by Toyota’s long-term vision into measurable results. We are looking for a driven and versatile person to support the development and execution of business planning, strategy, and operations. This role is suited for a high-calibre individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate effectively in an ambiguous business environment with minimal direction. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, managing projects end-to-end, and producing high-quality materials for executive audiences. This is a high-visibility role for someone who can think strategically, act decisively, and deliver consistently. ### RESPONSIBILITIES Business Planning & Strategy - Guide product portfolio direction by evaluating investments and strategic choices, balancing growth, profitability, and risk in the long-term product roadmap - Analyze ROI to evaluate the return on investment for both current and proposed initiatives, driving confident resource allocation decisions - Define and refine business models to ensure the organization creates and captures value in a scalable and sustainable way - Conduct competitive benchmarking by monitoring market trends to identify gaps and generate actionable strategic insights Operations & Project Management - Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion - Drive operational cadences including planning cycles, steering committees, and business performance reviews - Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, escalating issues proactively and proposing practical solutions - Build and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and status reports that provide clear visibility to leadership Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing documents, and reports for senior executives and leadership forums - Synthesise inputs from multiple functions into cohesive, well-structured materials suitable for C-suite audiences - Act as a coordination hub across business units, facilitating alignment and driving decisions forward - Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels ### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree or above, in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field - 4 years of experience in product, program or project management (technology or automotive sector preferred) or management consulting - Demonstrated ability to support or drive business planning and analysis, corporate strategy, or operational improvement initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders - Strong project management skills - Exceptional ability to create clear, visually compelling presentations and executive-level materials - Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and prioritise effectively under ambiguity - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English ### NICE TO HAVES - Experience in a technology company, digital business, or product-led organisation - Exposure to product management methodologies (e.g. agile, roadmapping, OKRs, product lifecycle management) - Prior experience working with or supporting C-suite executives - Familiarity with corporate strategy frameworks and tools (e.g. business case development, market sizing, scenario planning)