Woven
Senior Project Manager, Arene Value Delivery PMO
Woven, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Senior Project Manager, Arene Value Delivery PMO
Ann Arbor, MI / Product & Technology - Arene / Employee / hybridWoven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety, and happiness to people and society.Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.TEAMThe Arene Project Management Office (PMO) fosters tracking of well-defined, well-scoped, and well-planned Projects to agreed upon budget, schedule, and quality-driven requirements. The team works closely with Customers, Engineering, and Business organizations to coordinate the execution to ship products on schedule, on budget while meeting all compliance requirements (quality, safety, security, and privacy). The team provides an unbiased view of the status of the various projects to keep us accountable. The team also monitors the results and measures whether the intended business value was achieved.You will report to the Manager of North America PMO, and the role is hybrid - 3 days in office per week.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are looking for a project management professional who brings experience building vehicles or other complex hardware/software products in a dynamic, development, and production environment. You live and breathe tracking processes and interdisciplinary problem solving to ensure complex technology programs get delivered on time and as specified, and have experience working in ambiguous, cross-functional environments. You must be familiar with creating and driving technology projects that get delivered on time and as specified while working with various stakeholders to create visibility. You are comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a fast-moving environment.This position requires a passion for delivering safety-critical software system solutions. You will collaborate within engineering and across the Woven by Toyota product organization on programs that enable us to scale Woven by Toyota's cloud and on-vehicle software platforms. The ability to coordinate across time zones and cultures is a key aspect of this position.Partner with the engineering and product owners to structure work and manage risk in technical projects across the Arene Platform groupManage all facets of the project lifecycle including Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and ClosingCo-create and maintain documented plan of record at the project level using agile methodologiesDrive execution of plans via diligent and timely tracking in Jira and dependency management with other teamsOwn issues raised to the PMO and engage required stakeholders to drive to resolutionPresent project status to specific committeesLead teams to develop innovative solutions and productsEstablish project metrics dashboards to track progress, issues, and risksDocument meeting minutes and decisions madeCreate standard Project Management artifacts that support developmentManage relationships with customers to improve the level of service delivery solutionsEnable teams to execute effectively by efficiently coordinating between the Arene Platform teams and other functional groupsIntegrate roadmaps across functional, geographical, and cultural boundaries – as well as across multiple company relationshipsLead iterative delivery of strategic cross-functional initiatives from concept to ship, through focus, transparency, communication, visibility, and accountabilityIdentify and resolve systemic issues impacting engineering and proactively take action to resolveManage Arene Platform team execution and delivery across multiple time zonesPartner with engineering, product, and business leadership to build highly collaborative teams and to enhance communication across teams and stakeholdersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS5+ years experience with project management, preferably in one of the following fields: mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or software engineeringProven ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams and projects in situations of ambiguity, with only high-level directionExperience working with cross-functional teams and ability to moderate technical discussionsAble to influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a matrixed environmentOrganized and efficient, excellent time management skills, attention to detailGreat English communication skills, both oral and writtenExtensive experience using project management toolsAnalytical reasoning skillsExperience with teams operating across time zonesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors in Engineering or Computer Science or related fieldsExperience in Automotive processes and practicesJIRA, Confluence Power UserPMP or other Project Management certificationsAdvanced knowledge of the full life-cycle of product developmentBilingual in English and Japanese communicationHELPFUL BACKGROUNDSWe know not everyone who could succeed in the Arene team will have a background in vehicles or robotics. We encourage people to apply from a variety of technical backgrounds, including (but not limited to):Aerospace, Web and mobile app, Video Games, Simulation, or High-Performance ComputingFull life-cycle product development: from product-market fit to production deploymentManufacturingWHAT WE OFFERWe are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.・Excellent health, wellness, dental, and vision coverage・Family planning and care benefitsOur Commitment・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
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Ann Arbor, MI / Product & Technology - Arene / Employee / hybridWoven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety, and happiness to people and society.Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.TEAMThe Arene Project Management Office (PMO) fosters tracking of well-defined, well-scoped, and well-planned Projects to agreed upon budget, schedule, and quality-driven requirements. The team works closely with Customers, Engineering, and Business organizations to coordinate the execution to ship products on schedule, on budget while meeting all compliance requirements (quality, safety, security, and privacy). The team provides an unbiased view of the status of the various projects to keep us accountable. The team also monitors the results and measures whether the intended business value was achieved.You will report to the Manager of North America PMO, and the role is hybrid - 3 days in office per week.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are looking for a project management professional who brings experience building vehicles or other complex hardware/software products in a dynamic, development, and production environment. You live and breathe tracking processes and interdisciplinary problem solving to ensure complex technology programs get delivered on time and as specified, and have experience working in ambiguous, cross-functional environments. You must be familiar with creating and driving technology projects that get delivered on time and as specified while working with various stakeholders to create visibility. You are comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a fast-moving environment.This position requires a passion for delivering safety-critical software system solutions. You will collaborate within engineering and across the Woven by Toyota product organization on programs that enable us to scale Woven by Toyota's cloud and on-vehicle software platforms. The ability to coordinate across time zones and cultures is a key aspect of this position.Partner with the engineering and product owners to structure work and manage risk in technical projects across the Arene Platform groupManage all facets of the project lifecycle including Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and ClosingCo-create and maintain documented plan of record at the project level using agile methodologiesDrive execution of plans via diligent and timely tracking in Jira and dependency management with other teamsOwn issues raised to the PMO and engage required stakeholders to drive to resolutionPresent project status to specific committeesLead teams to develop innovative solutions and productsEstablish project metrics dashboards to track progress, issues, and risksDocument meeting minutes and decisions madeCreate standard Project Management artifacts that support developmentManage relationships with customers to improve the level of service delivery solutionsEnable teams to execute effectively by efficiently coordinating between the Arene Platform teams and other functional groupsIntegrate roadmaps across functional, geographical, and cultural boundaries – as well as across multiple company relationshipsLead iterative delivery of strategic cross-functional initiatives from concept to ship, through focus, transparency, communication, visibility, and accountabilityIdentify and resolve systemic issues impacting engineering and proactively take action to resolveManage Arene Platform team execution and delivery across multiple time zonesPartner with engineering, product, and business leadership to build highly collaborative teams and to enhance communication across teams and stakeholdersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS5+ years experience with project management, preferably in one of the following fields: mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or software engineeringProven ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams and projects in situations of ambiguity, with only high-level directionExperience working with cross-functional teams and ability to moderate technical discussionsAble to influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a matrixed environmentOrganized and efficient, excellent time management skills, attention to detailGreat English communication skills, both oral and writtenExtensive experience using project management toolsAnalytical reasoning skillsExperience with teams operating across time zonesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors in Engineering or Computer Science or related fieldsExperience in Automotive processes and practicesJIRA, Confluence Power UserPMP or other Project Management certificationsAdvanced knowledge of the full life-cycle of product developmentBilingual in English and Japanese communicationHELPFUL BACKGROUNDSWe know not everyone who could succeed in the Arene team will have a background in vehicles or robotics. We encourage people to apply from a variety of technical backgrounds, including (but not limited to):Aerospace, Web and mobile app, Video Games, Simulation, or High-Performance ComputingFull life-cycle product development: from product-market fit to production deploymentManufacturingWHAT WE OFFERWe are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.・Excellent health, wellness, dental, and vision coverage・Family planning and care benefitsOur Commitment・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
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