Global Business Development, Manager, Energy

TEAM

Toyota is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all.

We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.

This team is responsible for planning services for EV owners. They are composed of experts in electric power, software, UX, and new business development. They collaborate with the in-house power operations team in Woven City and other related departments within Toyota Motor Corporation to support Toyota’s transition to “Mobility Company” by creating new electricity services. You will report to the head of this team, Lead of Product Management Energy.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The objective of this position is to establish a global business strategy based on the product that the team is currently developing, while analyzing market trends in certain prioritized areas related to Toyota/Lexus’s EV strategies, and to streamline tangible collaborations with Toyota’s local entities and business partners.

Currently, the team lacks an accurate understanding of different “EV grid integration” policies as well as mid- and long-term industry trends in the targeted markets. It is expected that the chosen candidate will fill this gap and bring the necessary expertise to the team.

The team operates with an agile approach, emphasizing speed and efficiency in driving project planning. We are seeking someone who can further accelerate the team’s progress and drive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a global business strategy by leveraging ongoing product development and Toyota’s BEV business strategy
• Create and manage several global collaborative initiatives by leveraging domestic team activities
• Maintain business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Spend 10-15% of your time in meetings to support global business development by understanding product goals and status
• Allocate 5-10% of your time to administrative tasks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum of 7-10 years of practical experience in business development and project management in the power industry
• Experience in building business strategies and involving more than 10 peoples
• Experience in collaboration with oversea companies and/or working for them
• Strong business communication skills with stakeholders
• Experience in learning Japanese, or a strong motivation and willingness to learn Japanese
• Business-level proficiency in English, with an understanding of how to navigate cross-border collaboration

NICE TO HAVES

• Industry knowledge and awareness of technological trends in aggregation business and “EV grid integration”
• Insights into electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
• Experience in business management or financial model creation for subsidiary companies or similar entities
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in large size companies in Japan