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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Environmental Regulation and Research Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated General Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a team responsible for engaging and shaping US federal and state environmental and energy related regulation and policy.
Reporting to the Group Vice President, the person in this role will support the department's objective to work with government to reduce environmental impacts while seeking to align regulation and policy with Toyota’s technology and business strategies.
This position is based at our office in Washington, D.C.
What you’ll be doing
Leading a team that works with federal and state regulators on product-related environmental and energy issues including greenhouse gas, fuel economy, zero-emission vehicle, fuels, and related regulations.
Providing critical input to Toyota’s business planning and technology development strategies, especially in the emerging electrified vehicle area.
Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategies to ensure regulatory outcomes that support the interests of interests of society, Toyota, and our customers.
Engaging in various partnerships and collaborations with academia, industry, and non-governmental organizations to understand the long-term trends that will shape the future of vehicle and fuels policy in the US.
Managing, coaching, and developing team members to help achieve the group’s objectives.
What you bring
Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent and relevant professional work experience.
Substantial experience with state and federal environmental regulatory processes leading and/or conducting regulatory affairs activities for a regulated or government entity, leading complex negotiations, and developing and advocating public policy positions on major environmental issues of national importance.
Demonstrated ability in developing strategy and tactics to secure favorable outcomes in negotiations involving complex issues and multiple stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop a strong professional network both within and outside an organization and the ability to mobilize that network to secure positive outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to simplify complex issues into understandable language. Ability to engage effectively with senior business and technology executives up to and including the CEO and Board of Directors level.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage a highly qualified staff in multiple locations to achieve group objectives.
Open and willing to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time.
Added bonus if you have
Engineering or other technical degree.
Direct experience in environmental or automotive policy issues involving the U.S. EPA, Department of Transportation, the California Air Resources Board and/or other state environmental agencies.
Familiarity with the federal and state legislative process is preferred, along with a strong political acumen.
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
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
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)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
The annual base salary range for this position is $254,000.00 - $413,000.00.Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.