(Junior) IT Solution Specialist

pTurn RD needs into sustainable digital solutions, owning the IT path from idea to operation, as a trusted partner of engineering /p h3Get to know your team and responsibilities /h3 pThe RD Innovation team within IT Engineering Business Unit connects Toyota’s product development community with IT specialists and partners to shape and deliver digital solutions that improve engineering processes and capabilities. We focus on strategic platforms and transformation topics such as product lifecycle management, model-based systems engineering, process front-loading, system modernisation and homologation. Acting as a trusted partner to RD, we align business needs, technology choices and delivery priorities across a broad portfolio of initiatives. /p pbYour responsibilities /b /p pManage IT solutions for RD across their lifecycle, from demand through feasibility, implementation and handover to application support team, to run and modernisation, following Toyota's project governance framework. Business owns the why, what and merit of each initiative; you own the how, cost and plan. /p pAct as a sparring partner to RD product owners and business analysts. Clarify problems, expected merit and processes using Toyota Business Practices (TBP). Make sure business requirements are good enough, and coordinate their breakdown into technical requirements and supplier work plans. /p pTurn each initiative into a building block, or an investigation, towards a longer-term transformation goal agreed with the business. The aim is to release part of the merit as early as possible and to reuse shared IT platforms. /p pCoordinate solution architects, Core IT, suppliers and Purchasing to get an approved, secure and maintainable solution. Manage plan, budget (forecast and actuals), risks and quality, and make sure each solution has a clear support model and handover before go-live. /p pKeep status, decisions, risks and deliverables traceable in Jira and Confluence. Contribute to portfolio transparency, lessons learned and continuous improvement. /p h3Who are we looking for? /h3 h3Your profile /h3 pWe welcome early-career candidates, including recent graduates and applicants who already have some relevant working experience. /p pYou hold a university degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, business engineering or a related field, and are fluent in English. /p pYou combine an understanding of product development or engineering processes with strong IT capabilities. Alternatively, you have an IT background with exposure to an engineering environment. /p pYou have initial experience in project or solution delivery, business analysis, or solution design, through employment, internships or academic projects. /p pYou are curious about how engineers work, structure ambiguous topics, challenge constructively, communicate clearly and take ownership beyond your own tasks. You are eager to learn structured problem-solving (PDCA, TBP) and to grow towards programme management or solution architecture design. /p pExperience with Jira and Confluence, requirements management, using AI and automation to work more efficiently is strongly valued. /p pYou are familiar with the following IT concepts: /p pSoftware development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile/waterfall delivery models /p pCloud concepts and enterprise architecture principles /p pCybersecurity and privacy constraints /p pApplication lifecycle management, CI/CD and service transition to operations /p pAI-assisted software development, generative AI and automation platforms /p pYou have an understanding of engineering practices such as CAD and CAE. /p h3Our offer /h3 pWe offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise. /p ulliCompetitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results; /liliFlexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more; /liliMeal and eco vouchers; /liliInsurance package (medical, life, disability, pension); /liliExtra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package; /liliFlexible

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and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad); /liliInteresting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus; /liliVarious company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers; /liliCompany restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option; /liliSport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota