Overview

Who we are

At Toyota, we are reimagining mobility through innovative, high-quality technology solutions designed to enhance lives and meet our company mission of “Producing Happiness for All.” If you are interested in reimagining mobility with us in an inclusive environment built on teamwork that puts respect for people first, we want to talk to you.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company – delivering on Toyota’s vision to move people beyond what’s possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative environment.

This position is based in Plano, Texas.

Toyota encourages all employees to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned work location.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

The VPP Technology Manager plays a critical role in leading the planning, development, and execution of complex technical initiatives that enable mFin/new/enhanced digital capabilities critical to transforming the existing VPP business. These capabilities are focused on enhancing the customer/dealer experience, leveraging the digital channel to drive speed and flexibility and drive profitability via revenue generation and/or cost reductions.

The role requires the ability to integrate multiple departments (VPP, Sales, Customer Servicing, IDS, Legal, Digital Retailing, etc.) and company perspectives, identify strategic intersections and opportunities, and drive toward an integrated plan.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead workstreams that enable VPP Digital capabilities such as automated product rating, forms and booking, field-issued agreements, menu integration, DMS integration, claims and cancellation automation.
• Identify and champion strategies where the business can leverage technology to improve efficiencies and drive self-service options.
• Develop and communicate project roadmaps (technology, business, pilots, field rollout, etc.) to align the organization; anticipate issues; identify solutions.
• Manage resources from concept through implementation.
• Leverage judgment, technical expertise, and relationships to identify the most efficient and flexible ways to deliver projects that keep future enhancements in mind.
• Facilitate project requests and prioritize TMIS technology-related initiatives.
• Lead cross-organizational teams, (including business, DnA, and technology) with as many as 10 departments, factories, and/or vendors, responsible for delivering digital capabilities.
• Lead and coach team members on developing integrated plans, project management skills, technical expertise, driving efficiency, and successfully navigating the agile factory model.
• Develop strategies for team member cross-training and backup.
• Create and distribute communications to Field offices on new or changed initiatives.
• Initiate and facilitate meetings as needed to drive and/or advance company priorities.
• Represent TFS in various industry settings upon request.
• Member of various VPP department project teams as needed.
• Member of various Toyota cross-affiliate teams as needed.
• Partner with Field Sales to understand the needs of dealers and develop new product strategies to provide the best value to dealers and end consumers.
• Participate in training and development programs to ensure continued learning and self-development.
• As a Business/Technology SME, provide the TFS Organization with cross-organization leadership during the planning and deployment of Enterprise Business and Technology solutions.

What you bring

• Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS).
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience (in a similar field and/or industry).
• Experience in technology implementations, project management, and VPPs.
• Ability to successfully navigate the new VPP Domain model.
• Ability to lead and push projects to completion with minimal guidance.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to communicate effectively, influence others, and drive alignment.

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.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
• 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, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

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 or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.