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Portfolio Success Manager, Woven Capital

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About Woven by Toyota Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others,

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About Woven by Toyota

Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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WOVEN CAPITAL

Woven Capital is an $1.6 billion global fund that invests in growth-stage companies which help advance the vision and mission of Woven by Toyota and the broader Toyota group. Our investment focus areas include mobility and emerging technologies, physical and applied AI, decarbonization and circularity.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Woven Capital is seeking a Portfolio Success Manager to lead strategic initiatives to accelerate portfolio company growth. This position will work closely with startups and VCs in our portfolio. Key responsibilities include discovering strategic challenges and opportunities at the broader Toyota and its group of companies, identifying technology and business owners in Toyota’s universe, and bridge the gap between startup ecosystem and large corporations. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, project ownership driven, disciplined, results oriented, and flexible individual with demonstrated experience in managing complex business development projects and growing companies. The Portfolio Success Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Portfolio Success Team at Woven Capital and collaborate closely with the Investment Team, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal and other members. This role is based in Tokyo or Nagoya, Japan.

Thoroughly comprehend each portfolio's challenges and needs, then build action plans to support them for short/medium/long-term value creation

Develop networks in Toyota and Toyota group companies, exploring their interests and constraints

Identify areas for potential partnerships between Woven Capital’s portfolio companies, including the portfolio companies of Woven Capital’s VC fund investments, and Toyota group companies

Develop new business opportunities between startups and Woven Capital’s stakeholders by facilitating discussions and collaborations

Work with Portfolio Success Team to establish a robust portfolio management platform to promote business growth and partnership between portfolio companies, Toyota, and the broader Toyota group companies

7+ years’ experience in business development or project management

Experience in the automotive, transportation, or mobility industry is preferred

Experience managing complex projects under strict deadlines

Excellent business planning, business development and leadership skills

Clear and effective communication skills in both Japanese and English

Ability to multi-task comfortably in a fast-paced, flexible, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Demonstrated ability to positively influence people at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally

Communicate clearly and effectively and display strong verbal and written presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and tailor key messages and presentation styles to multiple audiences

Driven for Results - Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality