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Drivemode · Tokyo Office
Our Mission:
Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of connected vehicles for millions of people around the world.
 
Why Drivemode: 
Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the automotive market.
 
About the Role
The Director of Product Management, 2W is responsible for leading product management for all EV motorcycle software products. You will create and drive the vision for the future EV software platforms which run vehicles built by the #1 motorcycle manufacturer in the world. This role reports to the President of our Tokyo Office.

What You Will Do

  • Build products that are central to people’s lives, backed by one of the strongest brands on the planet.
  • Create the vision and strategy for software products related to EV motorcycles.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow the product management teams.
  • Oversee the entire product life cycle from conception to launch to growth.
  • Work cross-functionally with leaders of hardware and software teams to create industry defining motorcycle products sold globally.
  • Occasional international travel to markets our products are sold in.
  • What We Are Looking For

  • 7+ years of product management experience in Agile environments, with at least 2 years managing teams of PMs.
  • Proven experience leading a department or major function in a fast-growing, complex, or global organization.
  • Strong track record of building scalable processes, operating models, and teams, including experience working with large strategic partners or joint ventures (e.g., automotive, mobility, platform, or enterprise ecosystems).
  • Track record of successfully launching and growing consumer-facing software products.
  • Comfortable operating at executive level while staying close enough to execution to drive outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority across organizational and company boundaries.
  • Customer-centric, UX-obsessed, and strategic, with a strong product intuition.
  • Flexible, entrepreneurial mindset—willing to do what it takes, even when it’s outside usual responsibility areas.
  • Native-level Japanese and fluent English, enabling effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Belief that cars and motorcycles can be 1000× better than they are today.
  • Nice to Have

  • Experience delivering software products that interact with hardware.

  • EEOC Statement: Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents and 20+ countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints, all of which are critical in developing products that have a positive impact on drivers around the world.

    Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics that make you unique.

    We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle to support individuals in performing their best work.
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