Technical Program Manager

Toyota North America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead technology programs within Toyota Financial Services. The role requires hands-on delivery, strong technical acumen, and excellent stakeholder management to balance business needs with technical constraints.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, manage risks, and drive critical initiatives from planning through execution, with a focus on scalable, high‑quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of total progressive experience including 6+ years of software development experience.
• 4+ years hands-on experience managing complex technology programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional, customer-facing programs.
• Ability to develop technical roadmaps and execute with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technical programs and align teams to deliver objectives.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, and architecture to design and launch capabilities.
• Coordinate launch planning to synchronize milestones across workflows.
• Develop scalable processes and KPIs to deliver large-scale programs.
• Influence long-term product and technical strategy.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Software development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in CS/Engineering (bonus)

Tools

AWS

GCP

SDKs

CX Frameworks

Job description

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’ll be doing

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

12+ years of total progressive experience which includes 6+ years of software development experience and 4+ 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

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.

Added bonus if you have:

Master’s degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Engineering).

Experience working in the financial and banking industry.

Experience leading engineering teams in product driven companies.

Experience managing the delivery of SDKs, CX Frameworks and SaaS products.

Experience in machine learning and GenAI.

Experience managing programs on public cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [e-mail].

Toyota North America is a leading automotive manufacturer committed to quality, innovation, and creating career opportunities while advancing the future of mobility.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company Founded 1957

Total funding $4.5M Grant

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