Head of Product, TFSB

Toyota Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

Toyota Deutschland GmbH in Plano, TX seeks a visionary Head of Product for Banking platforms to define strategy and multi-year roadmaps. You will lead a world-class team and partner with CIO/CTO to drive modernization, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth across enterprise applications.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in product leadership, deep tech understanding (AWS/cloud, APIs, microservices), and a proven track record building and scaling product organizations in financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive product leadership experience, including leading large product organizations and managing managers.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide product strategy for complex platforms, preferably within banking/financial services/fintech.
• Strong technical understanding of modern software architecture (AWS/cloud, APIs, microservices, data platforms).
• Proven ability to partner with CIOs/CTOs and senior executives to influence strategy and investment decisions.
• Exceptional people leadership, experience leading 20+ professionals through growth and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a compelling product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for banking platforms.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, balancing customer needs, business goals, regulatory requirements, and technology investments.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to launch and adoption across a portfolio of enterprise applications.
• Partner with Engineering, Architecture, and Tech leaders to modernize platforms using cloud-native architectures, APIs, and data platforms.
• Build and scale a high-performing product organization with managers and ICs.
• Establish modern product management disciplines, governance, metrics, and operating models.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

15+ years leadership

Enterprise product strategy

Banking/Fintech domain

AWS/cloud, APIs, microservices

Executive stakeholder alignment

People leadership (20+ team)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, CS, or engineering

Tools

AWS

APIs

Microservices

Job description

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

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota’s vision to move people beyond what’s possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ' job flexibility benefits' [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

This position is based in Plano, TX.

Who We’re Looking For:

At TFS, we’re embarking on a technology transformation journey, creating next generation products and platforms. These products enable TFS to provide a best-in-class experience for our customers and partners and position us to rapidly scale to realize our vision of mobility for all by enabling freedom of movement for everyone.

Reporting directly to the TFSB CIO, the Head of Product will define and execute the product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for Banking platforms. This executive leader will serve as a strategic partner to senior business and technology leaders, driving modernization, innovation, and scalable growth across a portfolio of enterprise financial applications.

The ideal candidate is a visionary product executive with a proven track record of building and scaling product management organizations, leading managers of managers, and delivering complex technology products in highly regulated environments. This leader combines deep product expertise with strong technical acumen and the ability to influence executive stakeholders while developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a compelling product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned to enterprise priorities and business objectives

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, balancing customer needs, business goals, regulatory requirements, operational considerations, and technology investments

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle including discovery, prioritization, development, launch, adoption, and continuous improvement across a portfolio of enterprise applications

• Partner closely with Engineering, Architecture, and Technology leaders to modernize platforms and drive scalable solutions leveraging cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, data platforms, and AI-enabled capabilities

• Build, scale, and lead a high-performing product organization, including managers and individual contributors, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement

• Establish modern product management disciplines, governance, metrics, and operating models that drive measurable business outcomes

• Champion product-led transformation initiatives that simplify processes, improve customer experiences, and accelerate speed to market

• Drive strategic investment decisions and portfolio prioritization to maximize business value and long-term platform scalability

• Partner with Quality Engineering leadership to enhance product quality, automation, and delivery excellence across the portfolio

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or a related field

• 15+ years of progressive product leadership experience, including leading large product organizations and managing managers

• Demonstrated success building and scaling product management and product development organizations from the ground up

• Experience leading enterprise-wide product strategy for complex platforms, preferably within banking, financial services, lending, fintech, or other highly regulated industries

• Strong technical understanding of modern software architecture including AWS/cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, distributed systems, data platforms, and enterprise application development

• Proven ability to partner effectively with CIOs, CTOs, and senior business executives to influence enterprise-wide strategy and investment decisions

• Exceptional people leader with experience leading organizations of 20+ professionals through periods of growth, transformation, and modernization

• Commercial Lending, Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech experience strongly preferred

Bonus if you have:

• Master's degree in computer science or software engineering, or MBA

• Strong financial services background

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 (if applicable)

• 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)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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.

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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