Technical Product Owner – Cloud Engineering

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, ‘job flexibility benefits’ (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc. now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who We’re Looking For 

The TFS Enterprise Platforms team is seeking a highly motivated Technical Product Owner to drive cloud engineering initiatives across Systems, Platform, Networking and IAM teams. In this role, you will drive the development and evolution of scalable, secure cloud infrastructure and platform services that empowers engineers and supports Toyota Financials Services’ ongoing transformation. 

As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with engineering teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional leaders to identify key challenges and opportunities in the developer ecosystem. Your expertise in the software delivery lifecycle, cloud technologies, and best practices will enable you to define and execute a clear product vision, ensuring a seamless and efficient development experience. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Own and manage the entire product lifecycle from vision and strategy through design, development, release, and iteration, ensuring alignment with business goals. 

• Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-domain stakeholders to gather technical requirements and prioritize features that optimize developer productivity and platform scalability. 

• Lead roadmap and backlog refinement by applying agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of high-value features that meet both technical and business objectives. 

• Drive adoption of cloud-native architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, modular design) and best practices in security, networking, and IAM. 

• Champion best practices in software development, cloud-native architecture, and automation, driving improvements across the development ecosystem. 

• Define and track KPIs to measure platform performance, security posture, and customer satisfaction, using data to inform prioritization and roadmap decisions. 

• Establish clear metrics to track product performance and demonstrate business value, continuously improving developer experience and ROI. 

• Effectively communicate product vision and progress to technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership, translating complex technical concepts into business impact. 

• Foster strong vendor and partner relationships, ensuring successful delivery of key platform capabilities and integrations. 

What You Bring 

• 8+ years of relevant experience in technology implementations, product management, and technical leadership. 

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex products in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and modern software development practices, with a strong ability to solve technical challenges. 

• Strong communication skills, able to articulate technical and business concepts across diverse audiences. 

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field. 

• 4+ years of product management experience with a focus on technical platforms, and 2+ years of people management experience. 

Added Bonus If You Have 

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering. 

• 3+ years of experience building and scaling horizontal platforms or cloud-native applications. 

• Any AWS Associate-level certification. 

• Demonstrated experience in architecting large-scale, mission-critical cloud solutions for enterprises. 

What we’ll bring 

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:  

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect 

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement 

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount. 

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable). 

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family 

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute 

• Paid holidays and paid time off 

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more 

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)