OverviewThis position is based out of Toyota North American Headquarters in Plano, TXWho we're looking forToyota is seeking a curious, experiment-minded
Product Owner to help shape and deliver innovative digital products that improve the customer, dealer, and internal user experience. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision, prioritize features, and ensure solutions are delivered with quality and business value. Success in this role increasingly depends on using AI and new digital tools to work smarter, so we're looking for someone who enjoys exploring better ways of getting the work done.
What you'll be doing - Establish and create Product Capability Roadmaps / Strategies that support Supply Chain Business Hoshins
- Lead and develop Business Case Proposal using objective, tangible and intangible facts and data to drive the decision making process.
- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business goals and customer needs
- Partner with stakeholders to define product / capability requirements and acceptance criteria
- Translate business objectives into clear user stories and actionable development work
- Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and product review sessions
- Monitor product performance and use data, including AI-assisted analysis, to inform decisions and continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities, including emerging AI capabilities, to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and product value
- Support release planning, testing coordination, and go-live readiness
- Communicate product progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
- Ability to travel up to 20% both domestically and internationally as needed
What you bring - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline, or equivalent professional work experience within Supply Chain at Toyota
- 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or similar role
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, with curiosity to experiment and adopt new tools and ways of working
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Product Owner Certification and/or prior Product Owner experience
Added bonus if you have - Completed JKK and TBP through panel
- Experience with Toyota Way and MIFC (Material Information Flow Charting)
- Experience writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and managing backlogs
- Experience working in automotive, mobility, manufacturing, or enterprise technology environments is a plus
- Software Development Life-Cycle Understanding
- Business Analytics experience, preferably Power BI
- Experience using AI tools, such as generative AI or large language models, to accelerate analysis, content, or delivery
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
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- 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
- Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
