Woven by Toyota
Global Safety and Quality
HeadofBusinessOperations,SafetyandQuality
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“Head of Business Operations, Safety and Quality at Woven by Toyota. Skills: Business Operations, Safety, Quality, Governance. Support strategy development and execution. Facilitate annual planning, objectives, and KPI management”
What You'll Achieve.
Measurable outcomes; Zero accidents; Enhanced well-being
Industry & Context.
Break down complex challenges; Improve decisions and outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 10+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, functional safety, cybersecurity, risk management, corporate strategy, business operations, or related fields, Experience leading cross organizational projects or transformation projects, Experience preparing executive-level communications, presentations, and decision-making materials, Demonstrated ability to build alignment and drive collaboration across diverse cultural and organizational contexts (Japanese and global environments), Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English, Deep understanding of Japanese business culture, quality culture, and customer-centric values, Ability to articulate Japanese perspectives to global leadership while effectively communicating global viewpoints back to Japanese stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience in the automotive, mobility, or technology industries, Experience in Safety, Quality, Cybersecurity, Compliance, or related governance functions, Knowledge of industry standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and IATF 16949, Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), internal controls, audit, or compliance programs, Previous experience as a Chief of Staff, Strategy Lead, Business Operations Leader, or PMO Leader, Experience leading global teams or operating within multinational organizations, Experience supporting large-scale organizational transformations or post-merger integrations, Experience driving AI adoption, digital transformation, or operational excellence initiatives, MBA or other advanced degree
What You'll Do.
Support strategy development and execution
Facilitate annual planning
Prepare and coordinate executive reviews
Serve as trusted advisor
Identify organizational challenges
Drive improvement initiatives
Develop and improve governance frameworks
Drive risk identification
Partner to strengthen risk management practices
Track and facilitate remediation activities
Provide executive-level reporting and insights
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives
Drive process standardization
Foster a culture of safety
Promote adoption of AI and digital technologies
Strengthen alignment and collaboration
Partner closely with executives
Collaborate with engineering
Facilitate communication and coordination
Drive alignment and consensus-building
Help scale customer-first approach
Represent Japanese market perspectives
Foster mutual understanding and collaboration
Balance global standards with local market expectations
Act as cultural translator
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Global teams; Japan and global locations; Diverse cultural contexts; Diverse organizational backgrounds
Communication Scope
Executive communications; Presentations; Decision-making materials; Executive reviews; Board-level communications; Executive-level reporting; Global viewpoints; Japanese perspectives
Process & Methodology
Transformation projects, Strategic initiatives
Full Job Description
## Description About Woven by Toyota Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society. Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all. ========================================================================= ## TEAM Woven by Toyota is building a new mobility society that integrates Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), mobility services, and smart cities. To realize this vision, it is essential to ensure Safety, Security, and Quality across all products and services holistically and in an integrated manner. The Safety & Quality Line of Business (LoB) leads the establishment and continuous improvement of governance frameworks for safety, security, and quality across Woven by Toyota’s businesses and technology development activities. We are responsible for building the foundation of trust for customers, society, and partners while enabling innovation and sustainable business growth. The Business Operations Head serves as the strategic arm of the Head of Safety & Quality, driving organizational strategy, governance, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives across the LoB. This team also plays a unique role in bridging Woven by Toyota’s global engineering culture with Toyota’s long-standing customer-first approach to safety and quality. We strive to leverage the strengths of both perspecti
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