Software Product Manager - North America channels

Lenovo Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in the United States is seeking a seasoned Software Product Manager to lead regional product efforts for Android/mobile software. You will collaborate with Engineering and Design to ensure hardware and software enablers align with NA market needs and with regional sales and global teams.

You will be the primary technical contact for internal groups and customers across North America channels, guiding product planning with a data-driven approach while delivering compelling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering or computer science required.
• 8+ years in engineering, product management, project management or business development.
• 2+ years of experience with Android/Mobile Software.
• Excellent presentation skills to communicate with senior executives.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to lead discussions and influence decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with fast learning.
• Ability to manage entry/mainstream products with business performance accountability.
• Experience tracking customer demand, market dynamics, and technology trends.

Skills

Engineering background

Product management

Android/Mobile experience

Executive communication

Self-driven

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Market and product strategy

Problem solving

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor’s/Master's in engineering or computer science

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

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The Software Product Management team works very closely with Engineering and Design teams to develop new products and customize products to suit local carrier and market needs. The product manager will work with regional sales teams and global colleagues to make sure the products have the right hardware and software enablers and features. The product manager will also be the main point of contact to provide technical support to internal teams and customers, for questions related to the North America channels.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master's degree in engineering or computer science
• 8+ years experience in engineering, product management, project management, business development
• 2+ years of experience with Android/Mobile Software
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to efficiently communicate to senior executives both internally and externally.
• Candidate should be Self-Driven / Self-Starter
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze and communicate technical issues, lead discussions, and influence decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Demonstrates advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly and self-directed
• Manage entry/mainstream products or core SW experience independently with business performance accountability (volume, revenue, profit, NPS etc.). Is the major contributor to the product line. Has own insights and thinking on product planning.
• Proactively tracking of customer demand changes, market dynamics and technology trends, able to propose product development direction and strategies to drive business growth and win over competition
• Able to leverage customer feedback to make further improvement on process and product
• Leads the product team to produce the deliverables. Consistently advocates for and influences customer and/or partner decision making. Also is a team lead by allocating work and addressing day-to-day issues, seeking / providing resources or technical expertise
• Lead for cross functional teams, segment, and/or corporate collaboration to achieve business objectives
• Role model in managing works/priorities as well as one’s own lead team or projects
• Provides compelling arguments to counter skepticism or resistance about the product. Creates open and effective communication channels that help align multiple feature areas within the product.
• Be able to translate concepts among different audiences (customers vs internals; engineering vs sales; higher level vs lower level roles.
• Able to lead cross teams/ segment/ corporate on process and product improvement plan design and execution
• Through discipline proficiency, influences design and process improvements of advanced problems
• Break complex problems into parts that can be addressed to different individuals or teams, and align them to work together towards a solution
• Lead cross teams to provide total solutions
• 8 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• An MBA or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in working with carriers, regional, regulatory requirements

What to expect during your interview: Our virtual interviews are conducted on camera to support an engaging and consistent interview experience. Please ensure you have access to a camera, audio, and reliable internet connectivity. If you are unable to participate on camera, please let your recruiter know in advance.

Candidates who progress to the final stage of the selection process for fully remote roles will be invited to complete their final interview in person to learn more about Lenovo, meet key stakeholders, and experience our workplace and culture firsthand.

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