Assistant Manager, Business Planning & Strategy

Woven Planet

Assistant Manager driving business planning and strategy at Woven by Toyota. Work with senior leadership to translate strategies into actionable plans in the mobility sector.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product portfolio management, strategic analysis, and operational improvement, with a strong focus on creating value and driving business performance. Proficient in project management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality executive presentations in both Japanese and English.

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Product Portfolio ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Planning and AnalysisAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsBilingual Communication (Japanese and English)

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Hard Skills

Business Model DefinitionROI AnalysisCompetitive BenchmarkingOperational ImprovementProject TrackingDashboard CreationPresentation DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementResource AllocationStrategic Insights Generation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingAutonomous WorkPrioritization Under AmbiguityCross-Functional CoordinationEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Technology SectorAutomotive SectorManagement ConsultingBusiness Performance ReviewsSteering CommitteesPlanning Cycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide product portfolio direction by evaluating investments and strategic choices, balancing growth, profitability, and risk in the long-term product roadmap
Analyze ROI to evaluate the return on investment for both current and proposed initiatives, driving confident resource allocation decisions
Define and refine business models to ensure the organization creates and captures value in a scalable and sustainable way
Conduct competitive benchmarking by monitoring market trends to identify gaps and generate actionable strategic insights
Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion
Drive operational cadences including planning cycles, steering committees, and business performance reviews
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, escalating issues proactively and proposing practical solutions
Build and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and status reports that provide clear visibility to leadership
Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing documents, and reports for senior executives and leadership forums
Synthesise inputs from multiple functions into cohesive, well-structured materials suitable for C-suite audiences
Act as a coordination hub across business units, facilitating alignment and driving decisions forward
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or above, in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
4 years of experience in product, program or project management (technology or automotive sector preferred) or management consulting
Demonstrated ability to support or drive business planning and analysis, corporate strategy, or operational improvement initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders
Strong project management skills
Exceptional ability to create clear, visually compelling presentations and executive-level materials
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and prioritise effectively under ambiguity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary - Based on experience
Work Hours - Flexible working time
Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
Housing Allowance
Retirement Benefits
Rental Cars Support
In-house Training Program (software study/language study)