Business Operations Head: Safety and Quality
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Expert
Bachelor's, MBA
Tokyo, Japan
Hybrid
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations
About the job
Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional experience in software development, quality assurance, functional safety, security, risk management, corporate planning, or a related field.
- Experience leading cross-organizational or transformation projects.
- Experience preparing materials and presentations for senior executives.
- A track record of building stakeholder consensus and driving collaboration across diverse cultural and organizational contexts, including Japanese and global environments.
- Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English, including reading, writing, and oral communication.
- Deep understanding of Japanese business culture, quality culture, and customer-centric values, with the ability to communicate the Japanese perspective to global leadership and appropriately bridge global perspectives to Japanese stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support development of the Safety & Quality LoB’s medium- and long-term strategy.
- Develop and monitor annual plans, organizational goals, and key performance indicators.
- Plan, prepare, and operate executive meetings, LoB reviews, and Board materials.
- Support decision-making by the Safety & Quality Head.
- Analyze cross-organizational issues and propose improvements.
- Build and improve governance frameworks for Safety, Security, and Quality.
- Visualize and monitor risks and manage their escalation.
- Promote risk management activities in coordination with first- and second-line organizations.
- Follow up on improvement activities based on audit and assessment results.
- Report risks to senior management.
- Lead key cross-organizational projects within Safety & Quality.
- Standardize and improve the efficiency of business processes.
- Foster a quality and safety culture.
- Promote business transformation using AI and digital technologies.
- Strengthen alignment among global organizations.
- Collaborate with senior executives, including the CTO, VPs, and LoB Heads.
- Work with development, product, legal, procurement, and internal control teams.
- Communicate and coordinate with sites in Japan and overseas.
- Facilitate discussion and build consensus on important issues.
- Extend Toyota’s established quality, safety, and customer value to global organizations.
- Reflect the Japanese market and customer perspective in global decision-making.
- Promote cross-cultural understanding and strengthen collaboration among organizations.
- Balance global standards with Japanese market requirements.
- Support communication in consideration of differences in culture and background.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the automotive or mobility industry.
- Practical experience in Safety, Quality, Cybersecurity, or Compliance.
- Knowledge of ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, or IATF 16949.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management, internal controls, or auditing.
- Experience as a Chief of Staff, in corporate planning or business planning, or as a PMO leader.
- Management experience in a global organization.
- Experience with post-merger integration or large-scale organizational transformation.
- Experience promoting AI adoption or digital transformation.
- An MBA or a related advanced degree.
About the company
Woven by Toyota develops and delivers advanced mobility technologies and services to Toyota customers worldwide, focusing on safer and more intelligent transportation. Its products and solutions are implemented in vehicles and related mobility services, combining software and hardware innovations with seamless user experiences to expand global access to mobility and enhance driver capabilities. What sets Woven apart is its blend of Silicon Valley innovation with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, enabling globally scalable mobility solutions that prioritize safety and reliability. The company’s goal is to create more personal, seamless, and capable mobility experiences for customers, while evolving with social, technological, and customer needs and advancing the future of intelligent transportation.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$583.6M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 brought AI Vision Engine and Integrated ANZEN System into Woven City.
- September 3 2026 Shizuoka partnership expands real-world deployment beyond Toyota's campus.
- Woven City's inventor count reached 24 in April 2026, widening external ecosystem pull.
What critics are saying
- Daisuke Toyoda's June 2026 transition exposes Woven City governance dependence on Toyota executives.
- Arene commercialization depends on Toyota vehicle rollouts; any 2026 slip kills standalone relevance.
- Toyota can absorb Woven's talent and IP if Woven City fails to monetize.
What makes Woven unique
- Woven City launched September 2025 as Toyota's real-world mobility test course.
- Arene unifies automotive software development, automated driving, and OTA-style vehicle intelligence.
- Woven combines AI Vision Engine, Infra Hub, and Data Fabric into one stack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Family Planning Benefits