Emerging Tech Partnerships Manager — Hybrid

LG Electronics; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid premium medical, den

401(k) employer matching

11 paid holidays per year

Paid time off

Short-Term Incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Job summary

LG Electronics in Santa Clara, California, seeks a Technical Partnerships Specialist/Manager for the Emerging Technology Lab. You will connect research and engineering with customer needs, identify promising partners, and advance collaborations that deliver real business value.

You will work with ETL leaders, engineers, and HQ centers to bring innovative technologies toward commercialization, with a focus on Private AI and privacy-preserving AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in business development or product management.
• Experience in software, AI, security, SoC, or IoT with ability to connect tech to market opportunities.
• Experience evaluating business opportunities and developing partner relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities by assessing the lab’s technology portfolio and market potential.
• Recommend priorities with lab leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Connect technology with business needs; develop proposals and value propositions.
• Develop partnerships for co-development, joint R&D, and licensing opportunities.
• Manage opportunities through execution from prospecting to closure with leadership guidance.
• Communicate the value of innovation to senior stakeholders and technical teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Partner development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA

M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

LG Electronics in Santa Clara, California, seeks a Technical Partnerships Specialist/Manager for the Emerging Technology Lab. You will connect research and engineering with customer needs, identify promising partners, and advance collaborations that deliver real business value.

You will work with ETL leaders, engineers, and HQ centers to bring innovative technologies toward commercialization, with a focus on Private AI and privacy-preserving AI.