Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s IT – Digital Employee Experiences (DEX) Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Manager – Learning & Development (L&D) Strategy & Adoption.
The Manager of Learning & Development (L&D) Strategy & Adoption will be responsible for shaping, implementing, and continuously refining the organization’s enterprise-wide learning strategy. This role ensures that learning programs align with business goals, drive workforce capability, and foster a culture of continuous growth. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with deep expertise in instructional design, learning technologies, and talent development analytics.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager – Digital Employee Experiences (DEX), the person in this role will support the organization’s objective to upskill our talent to promote growth and career mobility.
What you’ll be doing
Strategic Planning & Alignment
Develop and execute L&D strategies aligned with organizational/department goals, workforce skills needs, and future capability requirements.
Partner with senior leaders, and functional managers to identify priority skills and create targeted learning pathways.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to adjust the learning roadmap.
Program Design & Delivery
Lead the design of scalable, blended learning solutions—including e-learning, instructor-led training, microlearning, and experiential learning.
Oversee curation and creation of learning content aligned with competency frameworks and career progression models.
Manage partnerships with external vendors, platforms, and subject matter experts.
Technology & Learning Ecosystem Management
Collaborate across the organization to optimize the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP).
Leverage AI-driven and data-enabled tools to personalize learning and track engagement.
Measurement & Impact
Establish metrics to measure learning effectiveness, skills acquisition, and ROI.
Conduct data-driven evaluations and report findings to stakeholders, recommending adjustments to maximize impact.
What you bring
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, with at least 5 years in a strategic or managerial role at a Fortune 100 company.
Skills/Hands on Technical proficiency:
Deep knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design models, and talent development frameworks.
Strong familiarity with LMS/LXP platforms such as Cornerstone, Pluralsight, etc.
Analytical mindset with experience in learning metrics and ROI reporting.
Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to take concepts to execution.
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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, child care, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
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. 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.
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.
