Senior Technical Program Manager, Autonomy

Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society. 

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.

TEAM

The AD/ADAS Technical Program Management Team’s goal is to enable the successful delivery of technology from the engineering organization to achieve business goals. The TPM function in WbyT’s AD/ADAS organization is a partner to the Engineering and Product functions and owns the technical execution of the AD/ADAS portfolio maintaining the organization’s plan of record and ensuring execution velocity and agility of a highly cross functional engineering team distributed across multiple locations.

The TPMs in the team come from a mix of hardware, vehicle, and software backgrounds but we all share a common drive to enable the delivery of complex technical engineering products to the world. We are problem solvers who make things happen by setting and communicating clear goals and supporting engineering teams to deliver the best safety critical autonomy through the technical and organizational complexity.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

For this position, we are looking for a TPM to expand the team capacity to tackle the complexity of our growing autonomy program portfolio and maintain the highest standard of execution rigor within the engineering organization. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of one of our key programs contributing to the overall AD/ADAS product, in close collaboration with engineering and product leadership.

You should be highly motivated by the challenge of shipping complex technology programs to market, solving interdisciplinary problems with a strong focus on execution. You excel in navigating ambiguity and driving engineering teams through it by establishing structure and frameworks. The role requires deep technical expertise to directly shape and mitigate risks in technical execution, coupled with a genuine interest in solving organizational complexity that comes from the human dimension.

The position requires a passion for contributing to the TPM practice. You'll be working closely with other TPMs to foster a safe and inclusive environment, to continuously improve and expand the TPM tools and frameworks, and enable and scale cross-functional collaboration across the entire AD/ADAS organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and manage programs across the Autonomy group, including Perception, Motion Planning, and Motion Controls while interfacing with the Autonomy Platform teams that deliver solutions for Release, Simulation, Virtual and On Vehicle Test operations.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to deliver strategic cross-functional initiatives from concept to launch.
• Create and maintain a documented plan for program execution and risk management at various timescales (sprint, quarter, year) while integrating roadmaps into a unified end-to-end plan.
• Drive day-to-day high-velocity execution of program plans while resolving cross-functional dependencies and blockers, managing risks, and enabling timely and collaborative decision making across all functional areas.
• Identify and resolve systemic issues impacting the organization’s focus, transparency, communication, visibility, and accountability to build a highly collaborative cross functional environment.
• Contribute to the Technical Program Management practice in collaboration with other TPMs to evolve the TPM toolkit, adjust process to the org needs, mentor and help grow other TPMs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years technical program management experience in at least one of the following fields: software engineering, aerospace, robotics, or in high velocity startups.
• Proven track record of leading programs to successful delivery across a large and cross-functional engineering organization.
• Experience driving technical programs in ambiguity, with only high level direction across distributed teams and diverse business cultures.
• Experience with establishing and evolving program operations and decision making structures adapting to team culture and operating constraints
• Knowledge of software product engineering, integration, release, testing, and validation.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience in Autonomous Vehicle programs, in Automotive, or OEM/Tier-1 environments
• Management experience of Technical Program Managers
• Proficiency in Business level Japanese 
• PMP/PMI or other Project Management certifications are welcome

For California: The base pay for this position ranges from $140,000- $230,000 a year

Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.

・Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage

・A rewarding 401k program

・Flexible vacation policy

・Family planning and care benefits

Our Commitment

・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

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