Product Manager

Toyota Finance Australia (TFA) is the country's largest automotive financier. Our past gives us credibility and knowledge. But it's what the future holds, and how we can make the world a better place, that excites us. It's not just about technology but what it can do for people.

In Australia there are two separate businesses: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) and Toyota Finance Australia (TFA). While we work closely together, TMCA focuses on vehicles and here at Toyota Finance Australia our priority is to provide finance, insurance and fleet management.

This role is based in our Head Office, Grosvenor Place, Sydney. The office is within walking distance from the train station. There are plenty of options for lunch and catching up with colleagues or friends after work.

What you'll contribute to

The Product Manager is accountable for understanding, and translating TFA's strategic objectives into a roadmap and backlog of Product Features to deliver both business transformation, and organisational value.

The Product Manager is expected to work in close collaboration with key stakeholders, IT, strategy & transformation, and end business users to create, define, and manage an endorsed product delivery roadmap and backlog of ready features.

The Product Manager will lead a team of Product Owners by planning future work into appropriate timelines, and then assist their team by distilling the intent, direction and business objectives for delivery

How you'll make an impact

Plan and Prioritise

• Develop and consistently refine a Product roadmap comprising initiatives, enablers, and required product uplift to deliver business objectives
• Define the Product vision, aligned to TFA's strategic objectives
• Ensure the next two PI's worth of Features are refined, scheduled and in priority order. Manage the flow of work to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency
• Drive Features through to Definition of Ready for the upcoming PI
• Communicate and gain endorsement for product roadmaps

Leading

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders to understand objectives and capability requirements needing to be supported by products under their respective management
• Challenge and lead business transformation by leveraging high quality, and industry leading platform usage
• The Product Manager will lead, influence and align stakeholders around the vision and transition of technology products to deliver upon business objectives
• The Product Manager is accountable for leading a team of Product owners, by communicating the product vision, roadmap, and opportunities for Product uplift

Deliver Value

• Work with stakeholders to understand, and define the business value derived from initiatives
• Ensure Features are aligned to maximise business value
• Work closely with IT colleagues to deliver product capability which meets objectives, and is delivered consistently to a high standard

Your attributes

• 5+ years' experience in product ownership or business analysis
• 3 + years of experience with agile delivery
• Must have had direct reports, you need to have strong people leadership experience
• Experience in agile product design
• Strong communication, presentation, influencing and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships
• Experience with Pega, AEM or similar products

Life at Toyota & What we offer you

We pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people. From development programs to recognition programs, we make sure everyone at Toyota Finance Australia lives their best possible life. After all, our people are our greatest assets.

Toyota Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Flexible hours and workspaces
• Career Development
• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave & 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers
• Wellness facilities & Employee Assistance Program (private coaching available to you and your family)
• Paid volunteer days to support your community / Employee Community Grants Fund
• Employee Car Benefit Scheme

Building a great place to work

You're welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us and let us know your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women. Please review Work180 website for further information.

Come with us and help create the future.