Senior Manager, Emissions Compliance Strategy

Overview

Who we are

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Who we’re looking for Toyota's Portfolio & Compliance Strategy Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Manager for the Compliance Strategy group.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead development and alignment of North American emissions compliance strategies that balance customer needs, regulatory requirements, financial performance, and Toyota's broader stakeholder priorities.

The person in this role will lead the Compliance Strategy team, build North American One Voice alignment among senior leaders, and work with Toyota Motor Corporation to secure support for regulatory assumptions, compliance plans, and the supporting product portfolio.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the Compliance Strategy team and the development of the U.S. emissions compliance strategies (GHG, CAFE, and Tailpipe) across Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, Demand/Supply Management, R&D, production, and other business functions, fostering an innovative, customer-focused environment that enables team members to grow and perform at their best.
• Develop short, mid, long-term U.S., Canada, and Mexico emission strategies, and build North American One Voice alignment with region stakeholders and secure senior-management and TMC support for compliance plans through the global planning process.
• Assess the current and future product portfolio against regulatory, market, and societal trends; identify compliance and business risks and opportunities; and provide timely compliance analysis and recommendations to corporate annual planning processes. Additionally, communicate portfolio strategy impacts to Sales, Product Planning, Design, Finance, and R&D leaders.
• Support Regulatory and Government Affairs in external negotiation  with federal and state governments regarding Toyota’s strategy to effectively influence future policies and regulations.
• Manage negotiation of emissions credit transactions with other automakers and facilitate the procurement of NA credit funding as required.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree required AND/OR commensurate experience. Engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, , product strategy, product development management and/or closely related areas.
• Broad understanding of North American automotive markets.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty while influencing senior leaders and executives.
• Proven success leading planning and research managers and professional staff.
• Experience developing and aligning cross-functional emission, regulatory and/or compliance strategies.
• General knowledge of GHG/CAFE/criteria pollutant emission, fleet compliance performance, and interconnected nature of fleetwide vehicle assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to build alignment across North American and global stakeholders.
• Added bonus if you have
• Advanced degree or MBA.
• Significant experience working closely with research and development organizations.
• Consulting experience or progressively challenging experience leading professional staff.
• Experience with state (CARB) and federal regulatory agencies (EPA, NHTSA), environmental and/or safety non-profit groups.

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 (if applicable)
• 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)
• Belonging at Toyota
• Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.
• 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 .