Hybrid Manager - Delivery Excellence at Toyota Motor Corporation (Plano, Texas location)

Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for 

Toyota’s Enterprise Technology Strategy Architecture Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated IT Manager for the Delivery Excellence Coach role.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and enhance the Agile transformation initiatives within the organization, ensuring effective project management practices are implemented to drive operational excellence.

Reporting to the Delivery Excellence Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the department's objective to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Lead Agile transformation initiatives across teams, promoting Agile methodologies and best practices

• Oversee project management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve project-related challenges

• Set leading practices for delivery standards to enhance team collaboration and performance

• Monitor project progress and performance metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders

• Mentor and coach team members on Agile principles and project management techniques

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

• Leading a team of Toyota employees and Contingent Workers

• Collaborating with executive stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives and drive business outcomes

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience in IT project management and Agile coaching

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)

• Prior experience leading and managing a team

• Prior experience transforming a team/department/enterprise as it relates to Agile transformation/coaching

Added bonus if you have

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience with change management practices

• Additional Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certifications

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 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)

Belonging at Toyota

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.

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