Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

About Woven By ToyotaWoven 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.=========================================================================TEAMThe Talent Acquisition (TA) function is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring talent that contributes to Woven by Toyota’s mission to build the future of mobility through software and technology innovation.The TA team partners with business and engineering leaders to anticipate talent needs and design effective end-to-end recruiting strategies that deliver high-quality candidates. Our focus is on creating an exceptional positive candidate experience and ensuring we hire the right people at the right time to achieve our strategic goals.Beyond day-to-day recruiting, we build talent pipelines, drive continuous improvement in recruiting operations and tools, and help ensure fairness, speed, and quality throughout the hiring process.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, to improve (Kaizen) and elevate our recruiting organization continuously. In this role, you will help shape how Woven by Toyota attracts, engages, and hires top-tier technical and business talent in Japan and globally.You will lead a team of recruiters, partnering closely with senior engineering and business leaders to design and execute scalable, data-informed hiring strategies. You should bring deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting — particularly for software engineering and other technical roles — and strong leadership and communication skillsAs a senior member of the TA team, you will contribute to the long-term talent acquisition strategy and help drive operational excellence across recruiting, lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team. Your leadership will contribute to how Woven by Toyota attracts talent to build the next generation of mobility technology.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a high-performing recruiting team to deliver best-in-class hiring outcomes across technical and business domainsDesign, implement, and continuously optimize customized recruitment strategies that align with company growth objectives and future workforce planningMentor and coach team members to foster their professional growth and enhance their recruiting capabilitiesProvide strong leadership in all aspects of talent acquisition, inspiring and guiding the team towards achieving strategic goalsDemonstrate creative problem-solving in developing innovative recruiting solutions and strategiesPartner closely with senior engineering leaders to understand organizational priorities, define hiring needs, and develop long-term talent acquisition roadmapsProvide guidance on the full recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and assessment to offer management and onboarding — ensuring an exceptional candidate experience at every stageUtilize data-driven insights to monitor pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and report key metrics (time-to-fill, hiring manager and candidate satisfaction, etc.) to leadershipBuild scalable domestic and international sourcing strategies to reach talent in competitive technology markets and attract them to WbyTWork cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and other Operations teams to streamline recruiting processes, enhance compliance, and improve overall efficiencyQualificationsProven full-cycle recruitment experience in leading and managing a talent acquisition team within a technology-driven organizationTrack record of guiding teams towards achieving strategic goals in talent acquisitionDemonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop recruiting teams, fostering professional growth and enhancing capabilitiesProven success in hiring for software engineering, data, and product management roles A strategic thinker and problem-solver s, with the ability to design and implement impactful recruiting initiativesSkilled in direct sourcing, including talent mapping using multiple channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, Stack Overflow, referrals, events, etc.)Data-savvy, with experience in analyzing recruitment metrics to drive decisions and optimize outcomesStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across functionsStrong sense of ownership, creativity, and accountability; a genuine passion for technology and organizational excellenceFluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and multicultural environments. =========================================================================Important Points・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.What We Offer・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)Our Commitment・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.