Remote Senior AI Partnerships & Growth Manager

Lenovo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo seeks a Sr Business Development Manager – AI Partnerships to accelerate AI platform growth through high-impact alliances. Open to remote work; Chicago, IL or Morrisville, NC preferred. You will set partnership objectives, align cross-functional priorities, and manage dependencies across Platform/OS partners and Content Suppliers.

This role combines strategic thinking, program management, and stakeholder engagement to build a thriving AI ecosystem and drive commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or technical background preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or program management.
• Experience with OS/Platform partners, technology companies, or content ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Drive partnership frameworks with goals, metrics and joint initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional planning and quarterly strategy reviews.
• Manage multi-stakeholder delivery and track milestones.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with partners and leadership.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Program management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or technical background

Job description

Lenovo seeks a Sr Business Development Manager – AI Partnerships to accelerate AI platform growth through high-impact alliances. Open to remote work; Chicago, IL or Morrisville, NC preferred. You will set partnership objectives, align cross-functional priorities, and manage dependencies across Platform/OS partners and Content Suppliers.

This role combines strategic thinking, program management, and stakeholder engagement to build a thriving AI ecosystem and drive commercial outcomes.