AddressJob Title: Vice President of Technology
Toyota Connected Europe (TCEU) is seeking an experienced Tech Enthusiast to join the existing team to play a critical role in shaping our technology vision, strategy, and execution to support the company's growth and success towards our next generation of innovative mobility products and services.
The VP of Technology will be critical to the department’s efforts to recast its relationship with business functions from a provider of Technology to a business partner capable of innovating business practices through the delivery of Technology services. Candidates for this position must be highly motivated, able to make data-driven decisions, and have strong management and interpersonal skills. This person will interact with a wide variety of diverse individuals, including business stakeholders, IT leadership teams across the global Toyota ecosystem.
There are five key aspects to this role, all of which are linked:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and communicate a clear technology strategy aligned with the overall business objectives.
- Drive innovation and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Enable and maximise our Data Science practice to help us to become best in class; this will include Machine Learning (ML), Artificial intelligence (AI) etc.
- Collaborate with other executives to ensure technology initiatives support and enhance business goals.
Team Leadership:
- Provide strong leadership to the technology team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring the team has the skills and resources to meet business needs.
- Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and methodologies.
- Work closely with product management and engineering to align technology solutions with customer and market needs.
- Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of Technology solutions.
Technology Architecture and Infrastructure:
- Define and maintain the technology architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Enable and optimise the company's technology infrastructure.
Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to technology, data security, and compliance.
- Establish and enforce cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.
- Stay current on industry trends and regulations to ensure the company remains compliant.
Budgeting and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage the technology budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet project timelines and business objectives.
What do we want to see from your application?
- Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably as a CTO or VP of Technology.
- Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated success in leading and scaling technology teams.
- In-depth knowledge of Technology architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
- Vendor management experience required.
- Experience in enterprise demand management.
- In-depth understanding of the automobile and technology industry preferred.
What skills will you possess?
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills - Able to be a big picture thinker.
- Excellent leadership, team building, mentoring and management skills.
- Expert collaboration expertise; work together to achieve more and bring excitement to the tech journey.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.
- Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers, leaders, and other senior management throughout the company.
- Able to align multiple strategies and ideas.
We’re changing the way people experience mobility!
We leverage the power of data to create value – Is this your chance to play a key part in that? If you have the skills and aptitude we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
