Technical Product Owner - Cloud Networking
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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. An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment. 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 lead our Cloud Networking initiatives. In this role, you will drive the development and evolution of scalable, secure hybrid cloud network security solutions spanning AWS and on-premises environments. You will empower engineering teams and support Toyota Financial Services' ongoing digital transformation by delivering innovative cloud networking products. As a Technical Product Owner, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional leaders to define and execute a clear product vision focused on hybrid cloud network security, infrastructure automation, and cloud migration.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the entire product lifecycle for hybrid AWS and on-premises network security solutions, from vision and strategy through design, development, release, and iteration.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to gather technical requirements and prioritize features that optimize cloud network security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Drive roadmap and backlog refinement using agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-value features aligned with business goals.
- Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud networking solutions including AWS VPC, Security Groups, Route Tables, CloudWAN , WAF, CloudFront, and on-premises network integration.
- Champion Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) principles and automation best practices to enable repeatable, scalable network deployments.
- Provide expert guidance on routing, NAT, access-list configuration, and network security technologies including Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Drive adoption of cloud-native architecture patterns and security best practices across networking services.
- Define and track KPIs to measure product performance, security posture, and customer satisfaction; use data-driven insights to inform prioritization.
- Communicate product vision and progress effectively to technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
- Foster strong vendor and partner relationships to ensure successful delivery of key platform capabilities and integrations.
- Support migration strategies for moving systems securely to cloud environments.
- What You Bring
- 6+ years of relevant experience in technology implementations, product management, or technical leadership with a focus on cloud infrastructure, networking and security.
- Proven experience driving technical product solutions for hybrid AWS and on-premises network security environments.
- Expert knowledge of AWS networking services (VPC, Security Groups, Route Tables, CloudWAN , WAF, CloudFront) and commercial cloud platform capabilities and limitations.
- Strong foundation in Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) principles and methodologies.
- Experience with routing, NAT, access-list configuration, and network security technologies such as Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to multi-disciplined project teams for service delivery.
- Deep understanding of cloud migration strategies and challenges.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems , Computer Science, or related field.
- Added Bonus If You Have
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering .
- AWS Associate-level certification or higher.
- 3+ years of experience building and scaling hybrid cloud networking platforms
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