Director- Forward Deployed Engineering

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Holiday purchase options

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Product discounts on Lenovo devices

Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts

Flexible working options

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineering Director to lead a team of engineers embedding AI capabilities within business functions. Responsibilities include guiding AI solution delivery, establishing scalable practices, and partnering with domain leaders to identify high-value opportunities.

The role emphasizes leadership, architectural review, and strategic collaboration across stakeholders. You will drive rapid prototyping, governance, and high-quality outcomes while aligning with

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering or AI leadership.
• Experience leading high-performing technical teams delivering AI/automation solutions.
• Ability to review architectures and guide technical decisions.
• Experience translating operational challenges into scalable tech solutions.
• Ability to define operating models and delivery frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Diversity & Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Forward Deployed Engineers embedded across business functions.
• Partner with Domain Leaders to map workflows and identify AI opportunities.
• Design and deliver AI solutions using Microsoft AI and productivity platforms including Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and RAG solutions.
• Establish repeatable delivery methodologies, engineering standards, governance practices, and quality expectations.
• Enable rapid prototyping, short sprint execution, user testing, and continuous iteration with strong engineering discipline.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, platform teams, and data organizations to remove delivery blockers.
• Communicate progress, risks, and adoption outcomes to technical and non-technical executive audiences.

Skills

Leadership

AI/Automation

Stakeholder management

Engineering judgment

Communication skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Tools

Microsoft AI

Azure OpenAI

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

RAG

Job description

* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

At Lenovo Solutions & Services Group, we are accelerating a company-wide AI transformation by embedding technical talent directly within business functions. As a Forward Deployed Engineering Director, you will lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) who partner with business leaders to identify high-value opportunities, rapidly build AI-powered solutions, and drive measurable business outcomes.

In this role, you will combine strong technical leadership, business partnership, and people development capabilities. You will help define how the FDE organization operates, establish scalable delivery practices, and ensure teams consistently deliver solutions that create meaningful impact for users and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of Forward Deployed Engineers embedded across business functions, supporting delivery, growth, and performance excellence.
• Partner with Domain Leaders and subject matter experts to understand business challenges, map workflows, and identify high-value AI opportunities.
• Guide teams in designing and delivering AI solutions using Microsoft AI and productivity platforms, including Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions, agent-based workflows, and automation technologies.
• Establish repeatable delivery methodologies, engineering standards, playbooks, governance practices, and quality expectations for the FDE organization.
• Enable rapid prototyping, short sprint execution, user testing, and continuous iteration while maintaining strong engineering discipline and solution quality.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, platform teams, and data organizations to remove delivery blockers and accelerate adoption.
• Communicate progress, risks, adoption outcomes to technical and non-technical executive audiences.

What you'll need

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, applied AI, or a closely related technical leadership discipline.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams delivering AI, automation, or intelligent workflow solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong engineering judgment with the ability to review architectures, evaluate solution approaches, troubleshoot complex challenges, and guide technical decision-making.
• Experience working with business stakeholders to translate operational challenges into scalable technology solutions.
• Proven ability to define operating models, delivery frameworks, technical standards, and talent development practices for growing engineering organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear and practical language.
• Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

What Lenovo Can Offer You

• Private medical cover
• Life insurance and income protection
• Holiday purchase options
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Product discounts on Lenovo and Motorola devices
• Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts
• Positive work-life balance and flexible working options

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations: * United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

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