State & Local Government Affairs Manager

Lenovo Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo seeks an experienced Government Relations leader to drive state policy initiatives and build durable relationships with policymakers and industry stakeholders in the US. You will translate complex technology issues into clear policy positions and guide internal teams to align with Lenovo’s business priorities.

The role demands deep policy expertise, strong negotiation skills, and willingness to travel up to 25-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in public policy and/or technology policy
• Experience developing state-level policy positions and stakeholder outreach
• Strong communication and advocacy skills for multi-stakeholder environments
• Wamiliarity with North American policy landscape and tech markets

Responsibilities

• Advance Lenovo public policy topics in key US states and communities
• Develop relationships with external state and local stakeholders
• Identify and analyze state legislation; craft policy strategies
• Advise business units on policy and regulatory matters
• Engage with industry associations and elected officials
• Represent Lenovo in state and local opportunities and events
• Collaborate with site leaders to align engagement plans with business priorities
• Coordinate with legal on policy implications for products and services
• Support incentives and workforce development initiatives

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder relations

Policy analysis

Advocacy

Government relations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lenovo seeks an experienced Government Relations leader to drive state policy initiatives and build durable relationships with policymakers and industry stakeholders in the US. You will translate complex technology issues into clear policy positions and guide internal teams to align with Lenovo’s business priorities.

The role demands deep policy expertise, strong negotiation skills, and willingness to travel up to 25-40%.