Strategy Specialist - Global Future Leaders Program (2027)

Lenovo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo Global Future Leaders Program is a highly selective program designed to develop Lenovo's next generation of business and technology leaders. Created for exceptional graduates, the program provides accelerated development opportunities with hands-on assignments and rotations across Lenovo.

As a Global Future Leader, you'll gain cross-functional experience, collaborate with teams worldwide, participate in leadership development and mentorship, and take on meaningful work from day one to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, business analysis, finance, operations, or related area.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, collaborate across teams, and turn analysis into action.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of business strategy across SSG, translating priorities into plans.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, customer needs, and performance to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Conduct strategic analyses including market sizing and portfolio assessments.
• Translate complex data into clear insights and executive-ready recommendations.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives and strategic growth priorities.
• Track milestones and commitments to ensure effective execution.
• Prepare compelling presentations for senior leadership with cross‑functional partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field

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).

Global Future Leaders Program: Start Strong. Lead Early.

The Lenovo Global Future Leaders Program is a highly selective program designed to develop Lenovo's next generation of business and technology leaders. Created for exceptional graduates, the program provides accelerated development opportunities for individuals ready to grow their careers and make an impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

As a Global Future Leader, you'll gain hands‑on experience through challenging assignments and rotational opportunities across Lenovo. You'll collaborate with teams and leaders around the world, building a broad understanding of our organization while developing the skills needed to create meaningful impact. During your first three years, you'll participate in cross‑functional experiences, strategic projects, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities designed to accelerate your growth. From day one, you'll take on meaningful work, gain exposure to senior leaders, and help drive innovative solutions that deliver smarter technology for all. We're looking for ambitious problem‑solvers, innovative thinkers, and future leaders who are energized by technology, embrace new challenges, and are eager to make an impact.

What You Can Expect as a 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 SSG Strategy Specialist

Role Overview

Join Lenovo’s Services Solutions Group (SSG) Strategy team and help shape and execute strategic priorities that drive growth across our global services and solutions business. In this role, you will partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams across Sales, Services, Finance, and Operations to turn market and business insights into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development and execution of business strategy across SSG, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, customer needs, and business performance to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Conduct strategic analyses including market sizing, portfolio assessments, growth opportunity evaluations, and other business planning activities.
• Translate complex data and analysis into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-level storylines that support business decision‑making.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives, investments, portfolio opportunities, and strategic growth priorities.
• Track key strategic initiatives, milestones, and commitments to help ensure effective execution and measurable business impact.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Services, Finance, Operations, and other teams to advance strategic priorities and prepare compelling presentations for senior leadership.

What You’ll Learn

• How a global services and solutions business sets, manages, and executes its strategic agenda.
• How to apply market, competitive, customer, and performance analysis to real strategy and investment decisions.
• How to frame complex business problems, build business cases, and communicate executive‑ready recommendations.
• How cross‑functional teams across Sales, Services, Finance, and Operations collaborate to drive growth and operational excellence.
• How to operate in a strategy function that builds toward broader leadership responsibilities over time.

Job Requirements: Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, business analysis, finance, operations, or a related area.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work through ambiguous business problems and translate data into meaningful insights.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, collaborate across teams, and turn analysis and strategy into action.

Nice to Have

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• Exposure to management consulting, corporate strategy, technology, services, or similar strategy‑focused roles.
• Understanding of technology services, solutions, recurring revenue, or XaaS business models.
• Experience working across multiple functions and/or within a global organization.
• High learning agility, intellectual curiosity, executive presence, and potential to grow into broader strategy and leadership responsibilities over time.

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%)

North America Hiring Time Line Fall 2026

• Application Timeline: September 1st through Oct 23rd
• Leadership Assessments: Sept-Oct: (Post resume review, top candidates will be selected to complete a Leadership Skills Assessment via SHL (Vendor). NOTE: By applying to this role, if selected for next step, you agree for Lenovo to share your first/last name and email with SHL.
• North America LIVE CASE Interview (Virtual/Teams Setting): Oct 22nd‑24th
• Leadership Final Interviews LIVE @Lenovo Campus: November 12th‑13th @ Lenovo, Morrisville, NC (In Person/Travel Included)
• Offers: December
• Onboarding: Spring/Summer 2027
• Search Roles: GFL26.27 (Search GFL roles in Jobs.lenovo.com using this code)

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