Senior Manager - Data Products

Sr. Manager, Data Products

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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota's Enterprise Data Department seeks a passionate and highly motivated Sr. Manager, Data Products to lead a team of technical product managers in executing the strategic vision of Toyota's data tools, platforms, and services. This role owns the multi-year product roadmap and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver scalable, impactful data solutions that empower business units across Toyota. The ideal candidate will bridge business needs with technical execution to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Define and own the product roadmap for data platforms including data lakehouse architecture, data science environments, ML Ops capabilities, and BI / analytics tools.

Lead a team that collaborates closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and analytics teams to gather requirements and translate them into actionable features and enhancements.

Own prioritization of product backlog to maximize business value and ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.

Partner with technology teams to ensure scalable, secure, and performant platform solutions.

Lead cross-functional teams in agile ceremonies, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery of product increments.

Communicate roadmap progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously evolve Toyota's data ecosystem.

Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team of data product managers and technical professionals.

Support change management and training initiatives to drive adoption of new capabilities across the organization.

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centric product development.

Bachelor's degree in business, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

5+ years of product ownership or product management experience in data platforms, analytics, or related domains.

Strong understanding of data lakehouse architectures and modern data engineering principles.

Experience with data science platforms and ML Ops frameworks.

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Agile / Scrum experience with ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Hands-on knowledge of BI and analytics tools including Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and Google Looker.

Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.

Proven ability to define and execute product roadmaps that align with business strategy.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Master's degree in data science, Analytics, or related field.

Progressive IT leadership experience, including leading high-performing teams.

Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.

Relevant certifications such as PMP, CPA, or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure).

Certifications in Product Ownership (CSPO, PSPO) or Agile methodologies.

Knowledge of automotive industry data trends and challenges is a plus.

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 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

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.