Woven is hiringUX Project Manager

Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society. 

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.

We are on a mission to create user experiences that are both safe and smart and cater to all levels of autonomous mobility. We are guided by data, enriched by design, and supported by digital craftsmanship. As the AD/ADAS Advanced UX team, we are UX strategists, interaction and UI designers, 3D designers, UX researchers, and project managers. We believe in transparency and teamwork, and we collaborate daily with members from diverse backgrounds and countries. You will represent the voice of our users and help shape the future of the automotive industry.

You will report to the Senior UX Project Manager, and this role is hybrid - you will work in the office 3+ days per week.

We're looking for a dynamic UX Project Manager. You will coordinate our UX researchers and designers, ensuring cross-department collaboration. You will communicate steering team efforts, manage third-party relationships, and maintain project timelines.

1. Project Management: ensuring work stays aligned with the team's vision and goals

2. Scope and Integration: Define project scopes and integrate vendors into processes

3. Contract and Vendor Management: Manage contracts and maintain productive relationships with vendors

4. Task and Milestone Management: Manage milestones and keep the team on track

5. Continuous Improvement: Always enhance communication channels and project pipelines

6. Team Support: Foster an environment conducive to team success and adherence to a user-centered design process

7. Project Tracking: Update project management tools and track project activities

8. Collaboration: Work with UX Researchers, Designers, UX Simulation Developers, and UX Engineers to allocate responsibilities and timelines

9. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with department heads and the Director on Statements of Work (SOWs) and project briefs

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・Competitive Salary - Based on experience

・Work Hours - Flexible working time with NO core-hours

・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)

・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)

・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company

・Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)

・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

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