Technical Program Manager

Toyota North America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS Practitioner Certification

Bachelor’s degree in related field (CS

Master’s degree or MBA

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) based in Plano, TX, to lead multi‑team technology programs. The role requires hands‑on delivery, risk management, and strong stakeholder management to drive critical business initiatives.

You will collaborate across business, engineering, and architecture teams to design and launch capabilities, manage program milestones, and optimize processes for large‑scale programs. Strong execution and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of total progressive experience including 6+ years of software development and 6+ years hands‑on experience managing complex technology programs with engineering teams.
• Established track record in managing large customer‑facing, cross‑functional program initiatives.
• Experience leading engineering teams in product driven companies.
• Proven ability to develop technical roadmaps with focus on execution and results.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross‑functional technical programs consisting of inter‑related projects.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, and architecture teams to design, coordinate, and launch new capabilities.
• Coordinate launch planning across teams to synchronize milestones into a unified timeline.
• Develop and execute scalable cross‑organization processes, metrics, and KPIs for large‑scale programs.
• Influence long‑term and short‑term product and technical strategy.
• Assess risks, develop mitigation plans, and balance business needs with technical constraints.
• Manage the intake queue by prioritizing and triaging requests to meet objectives.

Skills

Software development

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical roadmaps

Execution focus

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

PMP

Job description

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.

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 to 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.

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead our technology programs. This role requires strong technical acumen, program and stakeholder management, and a process optimization mindset.

The expectation is as a TPM you will be hands‑on and driving the delivery of critical business initiatives, managing all aspects of the program, including planning, risk management, communication, and implementation. You are a technical problem solver, anticipating bottlenecks, identifying innovative solutions to resolve roadblocks, and balancing business needs against technical constraints.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and manage cross-functional technical programs of inter-related projects, creating the program structure and shared alignment with the teams to deliver business and /or engineering objectives.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, and architecture teams to design, coordinate, and launch new capabilities by breaking down complex challenges into manageable pros and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate launch planning among various teams to synchronize program milestones across multiple workflows into a unified timeline that satisfies both business objectives and customer requirements.
• Develop and execute scalable cross-organization processes, mechanisms, metrics, and KPIs to deliver large‑scale programs.
• Influence long‑term and short‑term product and technical strategy.
• Assess risks, develop risk mitigation plans, anticipate bottlenecks, manage issue escalation, and collaborate with Product Management on potential tradeoffs, balancing business needs with technical considerations.
• Manage the intake queue by prioritizing and triaging incoming requests, ensuring all tasks are appropriately categorized, assigned, and tracked to meet business objectives and timelines.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of total progressive experience which includes 6+ years of software development experience and 6+ years of hands‑on experience managing complex technology program working with engineering team
• Established track record in managing large customer‑facing, cross‑functional program initiatives, drive collaboration with diverse teams to enable the development of high‑quality solutions
• Experience leading engineering teams in product driven companies.
• Proven ability to lead the development of technical roadmaps with a deep focus on execution, follow‑through, accountability, and results.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross‑functional teams.

Bonus if you have:

• AWS Practitioner Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Engineering).
• Master’s degree or an MBA.
• PMP certification.
• Experience working in the financial and banking industry.
• Experience managing the delivery of SDKs, CX Frameworks and SaaS products.
• Experience managing programs on public cloud platforms such as AWS.

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 (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.