Technical Partnerships Lead – AI & Co-Development

LG Electronics USA; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

LG Electronics USA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Technical Business Partnerships Specialist/Manager to translate emerging technologies into business opportunities. You will connect research and engineering with customer needs, identify partners, and drive collaborations with practical business value in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in business development or product management (MBA with 3+ years also accepted) and have industry experience in software, AI, security, SoC, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in business development or product management, or an MBA with at least 3 years of experience.
• Industry experience in software, AI, security, SoC, or IoT with the ability to connect technical capabilities to market opportunities.
• Experience evaluating business opportunities and developing partner or customer relationships.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with market research and data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to influence decisions and align multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities by researching market needs and potential partners.
• Recommend portfolio priorities in collaboration with lab leadership and stakeholders.
• Connect technology with business needs through proposals and value propositions.
• Develop partnerships for co-development, joint R&D, and licensing.
• Manage opportunities from prospecting to negotiations and closure.
• Present technology capabilities and business value to senior audiences.

Skills

Business development

Partner relationships

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA

Job description

LG Electronics USA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Technical Business Partnerships Specialist/Manager to translate emerging technologies into business opportunities. You will connect research and engineering with customer needs, identify partners, and drive collaborations with practical business value in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in business development or product management (MBA with 3+ years also accepted) and have industry experience in software, AI, security, SoC, or