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.

Who We’re Looking For

Toyota’s Project Planning and Management Department (PPM) is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, and highly organized Analyst for our Project Management group.

Reporting to the Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to manage a new model project with the responsibility for coordinating and utilizing all stakeholders to ensure successful, on-time production launch of North American Produced Vehicles and Powertrains.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential responsibilities:

• Creation of strategy for core activities: develop a plan of action for assigned projects and tasks to ensure timely execution with quality built-in.

• Cross functional daily coordination: lead multiple stakeholders (including various Toyota functions, suppliers and global headquarters) through project activities to achieve KPIs.

• Summary and escalation: clear and concise visualization and presentation of project condition, risk and outlook to project stakeholders including executives.

• Problem solving: organize working groups to gather information, utilize strong analytical thinking, prepare insights and recommendations for decisions.

• Process standardization: support department in development and execution of Standard Operating Procedures; propose and implement process improvements.

Typical activities:

• Daily management of project schedule and milestones: creation, coordination and tracking.

• Understanding and visualization of project status, potential risks and action plans.

• Timely and thorough follow up on project related issues, including continuous communication with stakeholders.

• Execution of activities supporting other functions such as Manufacturing and/or Design (eg: accessory installation study, concern parts follow up, trial build coordination, etc).

Technical work:

• Coordination and processing of Engineering Change Instructions (ECI): understand and communicate technical information, coordinate implementation with team (manufacturing/supplier/quality), process information in appropriate systems.

• Parts list set up, maintenance and technical information troubleshooting in appropriate systems.

• Emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in leading large cross-functional teams

• 1 or more years of professional experience coordinating cross-functional projects including project creation, KPI tracking through completion

• Self-driven, independent work experience effectively managing multiple short- and long-term tasks simultaneously.

• Strong communication (verbal and written), ability to deliver complex information clearly and concisely across cultures and organizational boundaries.

• Critical thinking, identifying risks/gaps, generating potential solutions and evaluating impact.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, charts/graphs, macros, V-look-up, pivot tables

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

• Ability to Travel (approx. 10%).

• Ability to work over-time (approx. 10%).

• Ability to work on site 4 days/week or more

Added bonus if you have

• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing planning and operations, and/or manufacturing costing

• TBP completion through panel

• JKK completion

• Experience independently developing & presenting material to executive management

• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting)

• Professional certifications (PMP, Lean Sigma, Scrum Master)

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Project or similar Project Management software

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

• 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, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

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.

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.