Vice President - #1172116

Are you ready to move your career forward?

Toyota exists to enable mobility for all, delivering a future of freedom of movement through a diverse range of mobility services and transportation solutions to enrich the lives of people everywhere in the world.

Toyota Motor Asia (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. [TMA(SG)] is the regional corporate headquarters and subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation and is located in Singapore. Since its founding, TMA(SG) has played a key role in establishing and supporting Toyota throughout the region, bringing thrill and joy to people across the Asia Pacific.

As part of Toyota’s transformation from being an automotive company to becoming a mobility company, we are constantly searching for talent to help us move Toyota forward, towards our ambitious global vision of mobility for all. We are currently seeking candidates for Vice President which will provide opportunities to sharpen your analytical and logical thinking skills, and strengthen your interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Progress your career with Toyota, embracing opportunities for exposure and connection across the business when engaging with, and presenting to, high-profile internal and external stakeholders.

Because together, we can drive your career further.

Job Summary

The Vice President will provide strategic leadership for Business Strategy and Operations, ensuring that key initiatives align with Toyota’s business objectives. This role will be instrumental in strengthening organizational capabilities and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. Working closely with executive leadership, the Vice President will ensure that business strategies advance the organization’s overall mission and vision.

Job Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy aligned with Toyota’s corporate objectives and long-term vision.
• Advise on strategic priorities, business planning, operating models, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the region.
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual and mid- to long-term business plans, including performance targets and key strategic milestones.
• Lead and mentor team, building the capabilities required to deliver strategic priorities.
• Serve as a key liaison between regional operations, global headquarters, and relevant stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution.
• Monitor market, industry, competitor, and regulatory developments to identify business risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Establish governance frameworks and performance measures to track execution, strengthen accountability, and support timely decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, agility, and operational excellence in alignment with Toyota’s core values.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, strategy, economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Japanese is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of business strategy, operations, product planning, and pricing within the automotive industry, with a sound understanding of global automotive markets and mobility trends.
• More than 15 years of progressive experience in business strategy and operations, including at least 10 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within the automotive or mobility sector.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience using data and market insights to shape strategy, evaluate performance, and support executive decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, drive cross-functional transformation, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, program management, and execution capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities in a complex regional environment.
• Experience collaborating effectively with Japanese and Thai offices, regional affiliates, global headquarters, and cross-functional stakeholders.