Technology Strategy Senior Manager

Lenovo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is searching for a strategic thinker to join their Technology Strategy team in North Carolina. This role focuses on bridging emerging technologies with business strategy, influencing long-term innovation agendas, and collaborating with engineering and product teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in technology strategy or management consulting. Exceptional analytical and executive communication skills are critical for success. Lenovo is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, smart devices, and hardware innovation.
• Strong project and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic deliverables and market analyses for executives.
• Define technology and research focus areas for Lenovo.
• Monitor progress of strategic technology initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Analytical Thinking

Technology Strategy

Project Management

Executive Communication

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

At the center of Lenovo’s most significant technology strategy initiatives within the CTO Office, the Technology Strategy team bridges the gap between emerging technologies and business strategy. We are seeking a strategic thinker who is passionate about technology, thrives in a fast‑paced and intellectually curious environment, and enjoys working across a broad range of research and engineering disciplines. As a key member of the Technology Strategy team, you will help shape Lenovo’s long‑term innovation agenda by supporting strategic planning, executive decision‑making, and organizational alignment across the CTO organization. Working closely with leadership and research teams, you will contribute to defining future technology investments and research priorities that drive Lenovo’s competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning Executive Communications

• Develop clear, forward‑looking strategic deliverables, including technology and market trend analyses, technology outlooks, strategic recommendations, and executive presentations.
• Translate complex technical and business insights into concise, actionable content for senior leaders.
• Ensure strategy materials are data‑driven, decision‑ready, and aligned with CTO organization priorities.

Technology Foresight Long‑Term Research Strategy

• Help define Lenovo’s 2–5 year technology and research focus areas, including domains such as AI models and agents, smart devices, next‑generation computing platforms, component innovation, Agent Frameworks, and Agentic Operating Systems.
• Conduct external technology and market analysis while assessing internal capabilities and competitive positioning.
• Synthesize diverse inputs into prioritized recommendations that inform research roadmaps, investment decisions, and business group alignment.

Cross‑Functional Alignment Governance

• Partner with RD, engineering, product, and research teams to align strategic priorities, technical requirements, and execution plans.
• Support governance processes and executive forums, including annual planning activities, technology brainstorming sessions, and technology committee meetings.
• Drive clarity around decisions, ownership, action items, and follow‑through across stakeholder groups.

Portfolio Management Execution Visibility

• Monitor progress, dependencies, risks, and key milestones for strategic technology initiatives, including flagship AI programs and emerging technology investments.
• Identify and elevate issues proactively while facilitating cross‑functional resolution.
• Maintain leadership reporting, OKR alignment, and portfolio visibility to support informed decision‑making and execution excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, technology strategy, product strategy, or a related strategic planning function.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, smart devices, semiconductor/chipset technologies, and hardware system innovation.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex technology landscapes and develop strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across a broad range of technology domains and rapidly learning new technical concepts.
• Exceptional analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to assess opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including experience developing materials for senior leadership audiences.
• Excellent collaboration and influence skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong business acumen combined with technical curiosity and strategic thinking.

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.