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Toyota North America

Technical Program Manager

Toyota North America · Plano, TX

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $150,000 / year
  • Plano, TX

Job highlights

  • Lead large technical programs in finance.
  • Manage roadmaps and financial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering.
  • Mitigate risks and ensure quality delivery.
  • Influence platform strategy and governance.

About the role

Overview

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.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who We’re Looking For

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), we are focused on delivering innovative captive financial solutions that provide seamless and compliant experience for our customers and partners. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead critical programs in the financial domain. This role requires deep domain expertise, strong program and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive complex initiatives from concept through delivery.

As a TPM, you will be hands-on in managing all aspects of the program, including strategic planning, risk management, leadership communication, and implementation. You are a technical problem solver, anticipating bottlenecks, identifying innovative solutions to resolve roadblocks, and balancing business needs against technical constraints.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional technical programs, ensuring alignment with product strategy, business goals, and regulatory compliance.
  • Define and maintain program plans, roadmaps, and schedules aligned to business OKRs and financial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and other stakeholder teams to break down complex challenges and deliver scalable, customer-focused solutions.
  • Drive technical delivery by partnering with engineering and Product teams to shape solution options, mitigate risks early, and ensure quality and reliability.
  • Manage dependencies, risks, and issue escalations across internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery.
  • Influence product and platform strategy by providing technical insights, promoting reusable services, and advocating for platform-first approaches.
  • Develop and execute program governance, stage gates, and decision frameworks to ensure disciplined delivery.
  • Establish and track key metrics and KPIs to measure program health, quality, and customer outcomes.
  • Extend your impact across the broader program management practice by working closely with the Head of Program Management and senior leaders to align program strategies, share best practices, and contribute to governance and reporting.
  • Further these efforts by driving strategic program management COE initiatives that elevate our practices, including process improvements, portfolio management, and leadership communications.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of program management experience which includes 8+ years of hands-on experience managing complex, cross-functional technology program working with engineering team
  • Deep domain experience in financial services, banking, or regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of the product lifecycle and experience partnering with product leadership on strategy and customer experience.
  • Proven ability to lead technical programs from inception through delivery and adoption.
  • Experience managing complex dependencies, risks, and vendor relationships effectively.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across multiple levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe), including driving Agile transformation initiatives.
  • Prior experience directly managing, mentoring, or coaching a team of program managers or Scrum Masters.
  • Demonstrated ability to use metrics and KPIs to drive program decisions and outcomes.
  • Experience with compliance-aware delivery and risk management in regulated environments is preferred.

Added bonus if you have

  • Experience in captive auto finance, mobility services, or familiarity with loan origination, loan servicing, payment processing, or collections platforms
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.
  • Knowledge of modern software development practices.
  • Experience with data analytics and reporting tools relevant to financial services.
  • Background in platform solution, reusable services, or SDKs.
  • Prior experience supporting product launches, GTM (Go-To-Market) strategies, and adoption.

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team will provide detailed information about our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. Here are a few highlights:

  • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, including 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 with a company match, plus an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of your own contributions.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • Referral services for 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. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

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 talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Program Management
  • Financial Services Domain Expertise
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Management
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Metrics and KPIs

Skills & topics

  • Technical Program Manager
  • Program Management
  • Financial Services
  • Agile
  • SAFe
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Management
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Product Lifecycle
  • Vendor Management
  • Process Improvement
  • KPIs
  • Toyota
  • TFS
  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Regulated Environments
  • Software Development
  • Data Analytics
  • Platform Solutions

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your 12+ years of program management and 8+ years of technical program leadership in financial services.
  • Showcase domain expertise: Emphasize experience in regulated financial environments, product lifecycle, and Agile methodologies.
  • Quantify achievements: Use metrics and KPIs to demonstrate successful program delivery and problem-solving.
  • Research Toyota's culture: Align your application with Toyota's values of collaboration, respect, and innovation.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss technical problem-solving and strategic influence.

Technical preparation

Master Agile and SAFe methodologies.,Practice Jira and Confluence usage.,Develop risk mitigation strategies.,Understand financial services tech stack.

Behavioral questions

Describe leading complex technical programs.,How do you handle stakeholder disagreements?,Give an example of mitigating program risks.,How do you influence technical strategy?

Frequently asked questions

What specific technical skills are most important for a Technical Program Manager at Toyota Financial Services?
For the Technical Program Manager role at Toyota Financial Services, strong technical program management experience is key, especially with 8+ years of hands-on management of complex, cross-functional technology programs. Expertise in financial services, banking, or regulated environments is crucial. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, tools like Jira and Confluence, and scaling frameworks like SAFe are highly valued. Experience with modern software development practices and data analytics tools relevant to financial services would be beneficial.
How does Toyota Financial Services approach Agile transformation for Technical Program Managers?
Toyota Financial Services actively drives Agile transformation initiatives. As a Technical Program Manager, you'll be expected to have experience with Agile methodologies and scaling frameworks like SAFe. You will play a role in driving these initiatives, which includes improving processes, managing portfolios, and enhancing leadership communications within the program management practice.
What is the typical career path for a Technical Program Manager at Toyota Financial Services?
While specific paths vary, Toyota Financial Services emphasizes professional growth and development. As a Technical Program Manager, you can extend your impact by contributing to strategic program management COE initiatives and working with senior leaders. Opportunities for mentoring other program managers and advancing your career through programs like tuition reimbursement are available.
Can I apply for the Technical Program Manager role if I don't have a degree in computer science or engineering?
A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, finance, or a related field is preferred for the Technical Program Manager position. While an advanced degree is preferred, significant hands-on experience (12+ years in program management, 8+ in technical program management) and deep domain expertise in financial services can be strong assets.
What are the key differences between a typical Program Manager and a Technical Program Manager at Toyota Financial Services?
The Technical Program Manager (TPM) role at Toyota Financial Services requires a deeper technical understanding and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. While both roles manage programs, the TPM is expected to anticipate technical bottlenecks, identify innovative technical solutions, and balance business needs against technical constraints, often involving direct partnership with engineering teams.
What kind of financial services experience is most relevant for this Technical Program Manager role at Toyota?
Toyota Financial Services seeks deep domain experience in financial services, banking, or regulated environments. Specific bonus experience includes captive auto finance, mobility services, or familiarity with loan origination, loan servicing, payment processing, or collections platforms. Understanding compliance-aware delivery and risk management in these contexts is highly valued.
How important is stakeholder management for a Technical Program Manager at Toyota North America?
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills are critical for a Technical Program Manager at Toyota North America. You will be expected to manage communications and relationships across multiple levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to ensure program alignment and successful delivery.