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Woven

Develops global intelligent mobility solutions

Project Manager, Inventor Activation - Business Planning and Operations for Inventor Garage

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Susono, Shizuoka, Japan
HybridHybrid work; requires working at Woven City in Susono at least 3 days per week.
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience managing projects involving diverse stakeholders, operating events, or managing partnership programs.
  • Ability to communicate directly with diverse stakeholders, including large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, startups, government agencies, and educational institutions.
  • A track record of planning and operating recurring events and programs to build an ongoing community.
  • Business-level Japanese and English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking, sufficient to represent programs and Woven City to audiences in both languages.
  • Hands-on attention to detail in logistics, vendor relations, and budget management.
  • Ability to work regularly at Woven City in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the day-to-day contact for Inventors and startups using Inventor Garage, supporting onboarding, resolving operational issues, and providing high-quality on-site opportunities for proof-of-concept trials.
  • Promote use of Inventor Garage, e-Palette, and other Woven City assets; track utilization and make issues visible.
  • Plan and operate recurring community programs at Inventor Garage, including meetups and tours, to keep Inventors and prospective Inventors engaged with the facility.
  • Represent Woven City at external partner events and attract new Inventors to the Woven City ecosystem through on-site outreach.
  • Manage logistics, vendor relations, and budgets for community events and Inventor programs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in Japan’s startup ecosystem, such as creating open-innovation environments with government, working with accelerators or venture capital, or supporting corporate innovation programs.
  • Strong interest in supporting invention activities that create the future’s new normal.
  • Experience planning and operating workshops, hackathons, or pitch events.

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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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

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