Global Program Manager ( Limited 2 years contract )

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership exposure

Global, cross-functional environment

Career growth across regions

Competitive compensation package

Professional development programs

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a globally experienced technology program manager to own the Partner AI Maturity Program across all three phases. You will drive end-to-end delivery, lead governance, and manage cross-functional partners including Channel, Marketing, Sales, and NVIDIA stakeholders to ensure measurable outcomes and program-wide alignment.

You will report to executives, coordinate quarterly reviews, and shape country-level delivery with an international, collaborative mindset in a flexible

Qualifications

• Globally experienced technology program manager with strong channel ecosystem knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders and governance processes.
• Experience coordinating multi-party partnerships (e.g., AchieveUnite, NVIDIA).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the Lenovo Partner AI Maturity Program across Design, Build, Scale.
• Lead governance, risk tracking, and weekly status reporting with stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Channel, Marketing, Sales, Enablement) and executive readouts.

Skills

Channel ecosystem knowledge

Executive stakeholder management

Vendor governance

Global program management

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

Responsibilities

• Owns integrated program plan
• Owns risk and dependency management
• Owns partner progress reporting
• Coordinates with AchieveUnite, NVIDIA, and regional teams
• Escalates blockers to executive sponsors

Program & Project Management

Own end-to-end delivery of the Lenovo Partner AI Maturity Program across all three phases (Design, Build, Scale). Develop, manage, and track integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies. Lead weekly program governance (status reporting, risk tracking, “on-track/off-track” management). Meet with NVIDIA on a weekly basis to provide data, encourage program collaboration, gather feedback and provide updates / outputs from Volume AI program.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary liaison between Lenovo stakeholders and AchieveUnite delivery teams. Align cross-functional teams including Channel, Marketing, Sales, and Technical Enablement. Coordinate executive readouts and quarterly business reviews. Act as primary liaison between Lenovo and NVIDIA stakeholders regarding AchieveUnite.

Phase Execution Oversight

• Oversee AI landscape assessment, partner segmentation, and assessment framework delivery.
• Provide NVIDIA with assessment reports, partner segmentation and assessment framework delivery updates.
• Manage curriculum development (27 modules), platform configuration, and pilot rollout.
• Ensure NVIDIA’s collaboration in the curriculum development
• Drive global rollout, partner enrollment growth, and ongoing program optimization.
• Ensure successful deployment of the Lenovo 360 Solution Hub (TechConnect) learning platform
• Monitor partner journey from assessment → training → certification → workshop (Levels 100–400). Provide NVIDIA data on partner training progress.
• Track partner engagement, completion rates, and certification milestones. Provide NVIDIA data on program and partner performance. Ensure successful execution of Level 400 workshops and POC delivery. Drive measurable outcomes tied to pipeline growth and AI practice revenue.
• Oversee NVIDIA MDF tracking, compliance documentation, and reporting. Track budget utilization aligned to program phases and deliverables.
• Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports to Lenovo and NVIDIA stakeholders
• Provide actionable insights on program effectiveness and improvement areas.

Required Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate is a globally experienced technology program manager with strong channel ecosystem knowledge, executive stakeholder management skills, vendor governance experience, and the ability to translate AI enablement activity into measurable partner and commercial outcomes.

What do we offer you?

• Opportunity to own and shape country-level business performance with real impact
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-making
• International, collaborative environment within a global organization
• Career growth opportunities across regions and business units
• Competitive compensation package aligned with performance
• Access to professional development and leadership programs
• Flexible working environment supporting work-life balance

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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