OverviewWho We're Looking ForToyota's Project Planning and Management Department (PPM) is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, and highly organized Analyst for our Project Management group.
Reporting to the Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to manage a new model project with the responsibility for coordinating and utilizing all stakeholders to ensure successful, on-time production launch of North American Produced Vehicles and Powertrains.
What You'll Be Doing Essential responsibilities:- Creation of strategy for core activities: develop a plan of action for assigned projects and tasks to ensure timely execution with quality built-in.
- Cross functional daily coordination: lead multiple stakeholders (including various Toyota functions, suppliers and global headquarters) through project activities to achieve KPIs.
- Summary and escalation: clear and concise visualization and presentation of project condition, risk and outlook to project stakeholders including executives.
- Problem solving: organize working groups to gather information, utilize strong analytical thinking, prepare insights and recommendations for decisions.
- Process standardization: support department in development and execution of Standard Operating Procedures; propose and implement process improvements.
Typical activities: - Daily management of project schedule and milestones: creation, coordination and tracking.
- Understanding and visualization of project status, potential risks and action plans.
- Timely and thorough follow up on project related issues, including continuous communication with stakeholders.
- Execution of activities supporting other functions such as Manufacturing and/or Design (e.g. accessory installation study, concern parts follow up, trial build coordination, etc.).
Technical work:- Coordination and processing of Engineering Change Instructions (ECI): understand and communicate technical information, coordinate implementation with team (manufacturing/supplier/quality), process information in appropriate systems.
- Parts list set up, maintenance and technical information troubleshooting in appropriate systems.
- Emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.
What you bring - Bachelor's degree or higher or 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in supply chain, manufacturing planning or operations.
- Professional experience coordinating cross-functional projects including project creation, schedule management and tracking through completion.
- Self-driven, independent work experience effectively managing multiple short- and long-term tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication (verbal and written), ability to deliver complex information clearly and concisely across cultures and organizational boundaries.
- Critical thinking, identifying risks/gaps, generating potential solutions and evaluating impact.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (min intermediate level, descriptions below)
- Ability to Travel up to 10%.
- Ability to work over-time up to 10%
- Ability to work on site 3 days/week or more (Corporate Policy subject to change)
Added bonus if you have - Professional experience in fields related to supply chain, manufacturing planning, engineering, quality or product planning.
- Professional certifications (PMP, Lean Sigma, Scrum Master).
- TBP completion through panel (Toyota Team Members Only).
- JKK completion (Toyota Team Members Only).
- Experience independently developing & presenting material to executive management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint to create effective presentations, including but not limited to slide design, animations, incorporating quality visuals.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Project, Monday.com or similar Project Management software.
What we'll bringDuring 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
- Flexible spending accounts
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
