Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Project Planning and Management Department (PPM) is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, and highly organized Sr 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.

• Team lead:  leading and mentoring analysts supporting projects, providing guidance and mentoring.

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 (eg: 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), and process information in appropriate systems.

• Parts list setup, maintenance, and technical information troubleshooting in appropriate systems.

• Emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree (business or engineering) or equivalent experience.

• Professional experience coordinating complex cross-functional studies with demonstrated ability to achieve KPIs. (2+ years)

• 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.

• Fluent usage of MS Office: Excel (formulas, charts/graphs, macros, V-look-up, pivot tables) and PPT (building effective presentations).

• Ability to Travel (approx. 10%).

• Ability to work over-time (approx. 10%).

Added bonus if you have

• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing planning and operations, and/or manufacturing costing, preferably in automotive industry.

• Work experience at Toyota, with TBP & JKK (Through Panel).

• Power BI experience.

• Professional certifications (PMP, Lean Sigma, Scrum Master).

What we’ll bring

During 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 w