Technology Strategy Senior Manager

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 161,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in Morrisville, NC seeks a seasoned Enterprise AI Technology Strategy leader to guide Lenovo's long-term AI and technology strategy. You will lead enterprise-scale assessments, develop strategic options, and translate insights into decisions for CTO leadership and business units.

The role requires 10+ years in technology strategy, strong cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in foundation models, agentic AI, RAG, AI governance, and enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy or related disciplines.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale technology strategy initiatives.
• Experience translating technology trends into strategic decisions.
• Understanding of enterprise AI concepts and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale assessments of AI technologies and ecosystem developments.
• Develop technology outlooks, investment theses, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead evaluation of AI platforms and enterprise AI architectures.
• Apply strategic frameworks to guide Lenovo investments and partnerships.
• Shape R&D priorities and align CTO Organization with business units.
• Translate trends into executive decision frameworks and recommendations.
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives and stakeholder alignment.
• Mentor team members to elevate strategic thinking.

Skills

Technology strategy

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

AI concepts

Portfolio management

Mentoring

Business case development

Enterprise architecture

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Technology Management, or related

Job description

* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

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).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

The Enterprise AI Technology Strategy team enables Lenovo to make better technology investment decisions by identifying emerging opportunities, generating strategic options, evaluating trade-offs, aligning stakeholders, and translating technology insight into business impact. As part of the CTO Organization, this team helps determine where Lenovo should play, how it can win, and where it should invest, partner, or accelerate across AI and emerging technologies.

This position is working in the heart of the most significant technology strategy planning and development group in theCTO Organization.We are recruiting people with passion about technologies that thrive in an environment where curiosity and entrepreneurship is encouraged.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level assessments of emerging AI technologies, ecosystem developments, industry shifts, and competitive dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Develop technology outlooks, strategic perspectives, investment theses, future scenarios, and recommendations that shape Lenovo’s long-term AI and technology strategy.
• Lead the evaluation of AI platforms, agentic AI frameworks, enterprise AI architectures, and emerging technology ecosystems to determine strategic implications and investment priorities.
• Apply strategic frameworks to evaluate alternatives, assess trade-offs, and recommend where Lenovo should invest, partner, accelerate, differentiate, or intentionally not compete.
• Shape innovation priorities and strategic direction across R&D organizations.
• Drive enterprise alignment across CTO Organization, Business Units, Research leadership, and executive stakeholders around shared technology priorities and strategic outcomes.
• Translate complex technology trends into clear decision frameworks and executive recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that align technology investments with long-term business objectives.
• Facilitate executive discussions, strategic planning activities, decision forums, and stakeholder alignment efforts.
• Support strategic execution by connecting technology strategy to planning, governance, investment, and operational processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to CTO leadership and other senior leaders on AI and emerging technology strategy.
• Mentor team members and help elevate strategic thinking and analytical rigor across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Technology Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, corporate strategy, innovation, management consulting, enterprise architecture, product strategy, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale technology strategy initiatives and influencing senior leadership decisions.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations, investment theses, business cases, and executive-level communications.
• Experience engaging with cross-functional stakeholders across technology, research, product, engineering, and business organizations.
• Proven record of translating emerging technology trends into strategic business decisions and organizational action.
• Understanding of enterprise AI concepts including foundation models, agentic AI, RAG, model evaluation, orchestration, AI governance, and enterprise AI platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline, including MBA.
• Experience working within large global technology organizations.
• Hands-on experience building, deploying, or evaluating enterprise AI and agentic AI solutions.
• Experience leading strategic planning, portfolio management, investment governance, or corporate development initiatives.
• Experience facilitating executive workshops, planning sessions, and decision-making forums.
• Background in top-tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or senior product strategy roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations

* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is160,600–246,215 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), the expected application deadline for this position is . This requirement applies to both internal and external candidates.

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