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Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
Woven by ToyotaAs 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. 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.
- 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
- 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)
- Competitive Salary - Based on experience - Work Hours - Flexible working time - Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated) - Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated) - Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company - Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance - Housing Allowance - Retirement Benefits - Rental Cars Support - In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
