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.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Enterprise Data Science Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Senior Manager of Data Science.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead our Marketing, Customer, and Sales Data Science team. This director-level role will drive data-driven strategies to enhance customer engagement, optimize marketing campaigns, and boost sales performance across Toyota's North American operations.
Reporting to the Chief Data Scientist the person in this role will support the Enterprise Data Science department's objective to leverage AI/ML for driving significant business efficiency.
What you’ll be doing
Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers to develop and deploy advanced AI/ML solutions for marketing, customer, and sales.
Define and execute data science roadmaps aligned with business goals, including performance targets for customer acquisition, customer personalization, lifecycle management, and sales optimization.
Oversee the development of predictive models, such as marketing mix modeling (MMM), customer lifetime value (LTV) forecasting, and propensity models, to inform strategic decisions.
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to integrate data insights into operations, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
Manage resources, budgets, and talent development to build high-performing teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Stay abreast of industry trends in AI/ML, big data, and automotive analytics to drive innovation, ensuring Toyota remains competitive in customer-centric data strategies.
What you bring
Master's or PhD (preferred) in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
10+ years of experience in data science, with at least 5+ years in a managerial role leading teams in marketing, customer, or sales data science.
Proven expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and tools like Python, SQL, or similar, with hands-on experience deploying solutions in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in the automotive or high value item consumer facing industry, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes in customer segmentation, campaign optimization, and sales forecasting.
Added Bonus if you have
Experience with automotive-specific data, such as consumer online footprint, connected vehicle insights or dealer performance analytics.
Familiarity with advanced techniques like generative AI, optimization algorithms, or experimentation frameworks.
Prior leadership in cross-functional projects involving marketing technology stacks.
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)
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. 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.
