Lenovo Sales Organization Program Director

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology powerhouse seeks a Senior Program Leader to drive transformation initiatives across markets. The role requires an experienced leader to engage stakeholders, define processes, and ensure the successful execution of organizational changes. Candidates should have extensive experience in program management, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to leadership.

Benefits

Holiday purchase

Private medical

Income protection

Positive work-life balance

Learning and development

Life insurance

Products discounts

Cycle to work

MyGymDiscounts

Mortgage advice and support

Referral bonus

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program/project management in large, multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without explicit authority.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lenovo transformation program in conjunction with geos.
• Conduct stakeholder engagements to align strategic direction.
• Design and implement processes to support Lenovo sales teams.

Skills

Strong judgment

Conflict resolution

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage ambiguity

Job description

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$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 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, we are a community of innovative thinkers, risk-takers, and people who challenge the status quo. We strive to put more innovation in the hands of more people, so they can do more amazing things. We want passionate, enthusiastic, and driven professionals who want to make an impact in a fast-paced global technology environment. Help us define our world of tomorrow.

Position Description

Program management means unlocking the power of Lenovo’s end to end portfolio by bringing together the sales expertise of all three Lenovo Business Groups. It uniquely positions Lenovo to address new business opportunities created by the combination of business portfolios into customer and channel solutions. In addition to bringing global scale and reach, it positions Lenovo as a true technology partner for our channel partners and customers.

To achieve this ambition of a One Lenovo organization, we need a senior program leader to drive the initiative and the evolution of the organization. This position will be responsible for the delivery of the One Lenovo initiative across the geos, reporting directly to the VP, Sales Transformation & Enablement, ISO. This individual will work with the extended organisation across all geos and functions to build the deployment program and resolve roadblocks to success. The leader will ensure that each geo is ready to implement the changes and is executing towards an overall blueprint. The position calls for an experienced professional who can challenge the status quo, lead change, drive commitments to keep timelines and is able to communicate to all levels in the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive the Lenovo transformation program in conjunction with the geos
• Effectively conduct key stakeholders’ engagements to align on strategic direction and ensure common direction
• Efficiently lead the development and delivery of an optimized organization that meets the One Lenovo vision
• Design & implement the processes & ecosystem required to support both Lenovo sales teams and the external channel organization
• Establish a cross-geo, cross-function project to support the execution of the org change
• Frequently explain critical concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner to different levels of the organization
• Influence and advise senior leadership on critical and strategic decisions or business issues.
• Understand & communicate the change management requirements, and put programs in place to support the change

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in program or project management in large, multi-national, preferably tech organizations
• Demonstrated ability to define, refine and implement and govern processes, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to prepare and deliver business reviews to the senior management team
• Strong judgement, ability to manage through ambiguity and complexity as well as a demonstrated ability to influence without explicit authority are key to success. ·
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional audiences.
• Strong sense of urgency balanced with collaborative style
• Conflict resolution capability & the ability to respond in a politically astute manner

What Do We Offer:

• Holiday purchase
• Private medical
• Income protection
• Positive work life balance
• Learning and development
• Life insurance
• Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
• Cycle to work
• MyGymDiscounts
• Mortgage advice and support
• Referral bonus
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Free onsite parking

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 - Renfrewshire - Renfrew * United Kingdom - Renfrewshire - Renfrew

* United Kingdom

* United Kingdom - Renfrewshire

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