Director, Technical Project Manager

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Director, Technical Program Manager in Morrisville, North Carolina, to lead end-to-end program delivery for Tier-1 strategic customers. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams and own the full program lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and have over 8 years of experience in technical program management, particularly in server, storage, or GPU environments. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program management experience in server, storage, GPU, or cloud hardware environments.
• Proven experience supporting Tier-1 CSP or global OEM customers.
• People leadership experience across engineering, TPM, or system lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of flagship server, storage, and GPU programs for key CSP accounts.
• Drive program ramp, new business wins, and execution against revenue and customer commitments.
• Own executive-level customer engagement, including QBRs and ongoing partnership alignment.

Skills

Technical program management

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Information

Req #: WD00097470

Career Area: Hardware Engineering

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Morrisville

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Working Time: Full-time

Description

Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider (CSP) segment within Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) seeks a Director, Technical Program Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery for Tier‑1 strategic customers.

In this role, you will own the full program lifecycle—from roadmap alignment through production readiness and customer success. You will serve as the senior cross‑functional leader across engineering, system architecture, manufacturing, and quality, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical depth in server, storage, and GPU platforms, combined with executive‑level communication and customer engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of flagship server, storage, and GPU programs for key CSP accounts
• Drive program ramp, new business wins, and execution against revenue and customer commitments
• Own executive‑level customer engagement, including QBRs and ongoing partnership alignment
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks, and cross‑functional execution across engineering, system leads, TPMs, and manufacturing
• Drive design reviews, DFMEA/DFS validation, debug closure, and quality readiness
• Lead change management, issue resolution, and status reporting to stakeholders
• Lead and develop cross‑functional teams including TPM, system leads, BOM/EC, and PJM functions
• Establish and optimize program governance, PMO processes, and risk frameworks
• Maintain systems for schedule, budget tracking, and change control
• Manage program budgets, cost control, and expense tracking
• Drive NPI milestones including sample builds, MP readiness, and sustaining support
• Ensure high customer satisfaction, strong QBR performance, and resolution of critical issues

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of technical program management experience in server, storage, GPU, or cloud hardware environments
• Proven experience supporting Tier‑1 CSP or global OEM customers
• People leadership experience across engineering, TPM, or system lead teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise in NPI, end‑to‑end hardware development, DFMEA/DFS, validation, and program governance
• Excellent communication skills with executive presence and customer‑facing experience
• Ability to lead complex global programs and drive outcomes under tight timelines
• Strong business acumen, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in project management tools, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

Location: Morrisville, North Carolina (primary). Additional location: Seattle, Washington.