Technical Product Owner, Compliance and Trade Systems

at  Toyota

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.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Toyota’s Digital Corporate Experiences Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Technical Product Owner, Compliance and Trade Systems.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the development and success of our digital solutions for the Compliance, Audit and Trade departments 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 Compliance, Audit and Trade process, technologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Legal, Compliance and Automation Systems, the person in this role will support the Compliance and Audit department’s objective to develop strong partnerships to support and mature the systems and capabilities of the Compliance and Audit Office.

Product Vision & Strategy:

• Leverage a strong working knowledge of rules, regulations, upcoming legislation changes, and business processes to best represent the desired business outcomes in our systems.
• 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.
• Influence department priorities by understanding global, regional, and national opportunities to increase revenues, profitability, and lower Toyota’s Compliance and Audit risk.

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.

Product Development Practices:

• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Provide a solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment 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.