Assistant Manager, Business Planning & Strategy (Strategy & Corporate Development Department, CxO Office)

TEAM

The Strategy & Corporate Dev (SCD) department at Woven by Toyota serves as a central hub for converting the company’s long-term vision into actionable organizational success. This group manages five key pillars, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Strategy & Insights, Planning & Performance, Strategic Marketing and Corporate Development, to ensure all business units operate in unity.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

NICE TO HAVES

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)