AI Ecosystem Business Development Professional

Lenovo Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a product-minded business development leader to build strategic AI ecosystem partnerships and translate external innovation into new products and opportunities. You will scout AI startups, drive opportunities from discovery to productization, and work with Product, R&D, Operations, Sales, and GTM teams.

The role requires 8+ years in BD, product management or related roles in tech, with strong communication skills and a track record of cross-functional influence across the US

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Business Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, or related roles in the technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Build Strategic AI Partnerships: Develop and manage partnerships with leading AI and technology companies, driving opportunities from early engagement to product collaboration.
• Scout Emerging AI Opportunities: Identify promising AI startups, technologies, and solutions that could create new product or business opportunities for Lenovo.
• Drive Product Opportunities: Translate partner capabilities and market trends into clear use cases, product concepts, POCs, and product requirements.
• Explore AI-Native Devices: Identify emerging opportunities in AI-native devices, agent hardware, intelligent input devices, wearables, and other new form factors.
• Drive Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with Product, R&D, Operations, Sales, and GTM teams to move opportunities from discovery to productization and commercialization.

Skills

Experience in BD/PM/Strategy in tech

Job description

* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

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

A product-minded individual contributor who is responsible for building strategic AI ecosystem partnerships, scouting emerging technologies and startups, and translating external innovation into new products and business opportunities for Lenovo.

Responsibilities:

• Build Strategic AI Partnerships: Develop and manage partnerships with leading AI and technology companies, driving opportunities from early engagement to product collaboration.
• Scout Emerging AI Opportunities: Identify promising AI startups, technologies, and solutions that could create new product or business opportunities for Lenovo.
• Drive Product Opportunities: Translate partner capabilities and market trends into clear use cases, product concepts, POCs, and product requirements.
• Explore AI-Native Devices: Identify emerging opportunities in AI-native devices, agent hardware, intelligent input devices, wearables, and other new form factors.
• Drive Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with Product, R&D, Operations, Sales, and GTM teams to move opportunities from discovery to productization and commercialization.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Business Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, or related roles in the technology industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong product background and business judgment, with the ability to translate emerging technologies into product concepts and business opportunities.
• Proven experience independently driving complex opportunities from discovery and POC through product definition and commercialization.
• Experience in AI, hardware, intelligent devices, or emerging technology products, with a strong interest in AI-native devices and startups.
• Strong partnership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional teams and external partners without direct reporting authority.
• Excellent communication and executive engagement skills, with the ability to operate independently in a global environment.
• Previous experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, or product-oriented Business Development.
• Experience working with major technology platforms or AI ecosystem companies.
• Strong network or hands-on experience within the U.S. AI startup and innovation ecosystem.
• Experience supporting POCs, technology integration, joint development, or strategic product partnerships.
• Familiarity with both U.S. and China technology ecosystems is a plus.

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 States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

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