Product Services Strategy & Intelligence Analyst - Global Future Leaders Program (2027)

Lenovo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo's Global Future Leaders Program offers a Global Product Services Market Intelligence AI Strategy Associate role. You will contribute to GPS's outside-in market perspective, understanding customer needs, competitors, market trends, and AI developments, turning insights into clear recommendations guiding portfolio strategy and AI-enabled services.

You will report to the GPS Strategy, Portfolio, and Product Management Director and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; able to structure ambiguous business questions.
• Experience conducting research, market analysis, competitive intelligence, or data analysis through internships, projects, or work.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to synthesize findings into executive-ready recommendations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence research to identify customer needs and industry trends for GPS.
• Perform competitive analysis to assess portfolio positioning and market developments.
• Support product managers with research and data-driven recommendations informing strategy.
• Analyze opportunities to grow attach and improve portfolio completeness for GPS services.
• Monitor AI trends and identify ways to embed AI into sales, delivery, and services.
• Create executive-ready presentations translating insights into clear business recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Analytics/Data Science/Engineering

MBA or related degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

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. Global Future Leaders Program: Start Strong. Lead Early.

What You Can Expect as GFL

• Cross-functional rotational experiences across Lenovo's business, providing broad exposure and diverse career experiences
• Meaningful business impact from day one through strategic projects and real-world challenges
• Exposure to senior leaders along with structured leadership development and mentorship
• Collaboration with global teams and stakeholders across one of the world's leading technology companies
• Accelerated career growth through innovation, continuous learning, and opportunities to influence the future of smarter technology for all

In This Global Future Leader Role, you will act as a Product Services Strategy Intelligence Analyst

Role Overview

The Global Product Services (GPS) Market Intelligence AI Strategy Associate role supports Lenovo’s Services and Solutions Group by strengthening GPS’s outside-in market perspective. It focuses on understanding customer needs, competitors, market trends, and AI developments, then converting those insights into clear, actionable recommendations that guide portfolio strategy, AI-enabled services, attach growth, and future business opportunities. The role reports to the GPS Strategy, Portfolio, and Product Management Director and works closely with GPS Product Management, Strategy, Business Insights, Business Management, Deployment, Support, and cross-functional teams in sales, marketing, delivery, and transformation. It is designed as a developmental, early-career role with strong exposure to senior leaders and high-priority projects.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct market intelligence research to identify customer needs, industry trends, emerging technologies, and services growth opportunities relevant to GPS.
• Perform competitive analysis to assess portfolio positioning, offer gaps, competitor capabilities, and market developments.
• Support product managers and business leaders with research, business insights, and data-driven recommendations that inform portfolio strategy and offer development.
• Analyze opportunities to grow attach, improve portfolio completeness, and support profitable growth across GPS services.
• Monitor AI trends and help identify ways to embed AI into sales, delivery, service features, and operating models.
• Create executive-ready presentations, reports, and recommendations that translate complex information into clear business insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across product management, project management, analytics, sales, marketing, delivery, and transformation to support strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Learn

• How Lenovo’s services business and GPS portfolio are structured, managed, and grown.
• How to conduct and apply market intelligence, competitive analysis, and business insights to real portfolio and strategy decisions.
• How AI-enabled services and digital operating models are designed and embedded into sales, delivery, and service features.
• How to create executive-ready presentations and recommendations that clearly communicate insights to senior leaders.
• How cross-functional teams collaborate to drive portfolio growth, attach expansion, AI adoption, and business performance, while building a broad foundation in portfolio strategy, product management, market intelligence, business insights, AI-enabled transformation, and services growth.

Job Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Technology Management, Product Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous business questions.
• Experience conducting research, market analysis, competitive intelligence, consulting projects, business case development, or data analysis through internships, academic projects, or professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize findings into executive-friendly recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, manage multiple priorities, learn quickly, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Nice to Have

• MBA or Master’s degree in Strategy, Analytics, Technology Management, Product Management, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Internship or work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, product management, business operations, market intelligence, services, or technology.
• Interest in AI-enabled services, business transformation, or digital operating models.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Excel, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership through consulting engagements, internships, student organizations, research projects, or business competitions.

GLF Program Requirements

• Currently completing or recently completed a degree from an accredited university (Bachelors, Masters or PhD)
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, internship, or community involvement
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across global teams
• Ability to think strategically, manage ambiguity, and execute with attention to detail
• Flexibility to travel as needed (approximately 10-20%)

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.