Technology Trends & Partnerships Analyst

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Technology Trends & Partnerships Analyst in Morrisville, NC. You will identify emerging technologies, analyze venture capital activity, and translate insights into actionable opportunities for our Cloud & Software Organization.

You will collaborate with incubators and startups to pilot solutions with our software incubation team, managing multiple projects independently. The role requires strong curiosity, self-starter attitude, and the ability to work onsite at least 3 days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Business IT, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in technology research, venture capital, corporate innovation, or startup ecosystems. Internships/co-ops acceptable
• Demonstrated analytical skills interpreting market data, investment trends, and technical concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present complex information via PowerPoint
• Experience with data analysis tools and market intelligence platforms
• Ability to work onsite in Morrisville, NC at least 3 days per week

Responsibilities

• Technology scouting across global markets to identify emerging technologies
• Analyze VC investment patterns and portfolio trends
• Translate trends into clear use cases for internal software teams
• Produce regular reports/presentations on trends, VC activity, and partnerships
• Engage with VCs, incubators, and startup founders; represent the org at events

Skills

Analytical thinking

PowerPoint

Market research

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Job description

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.

Requirement Details

Req #: WD00093665

Career area: Software Engineering

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Morrisville

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

Working time: Full-time

Technology Trends & Partnerships Analyst

As the Technology Trends & Partnerships Analyst, you will play a vital role in helping the Cloud & Software Organization execute their AI strategy. We are seeking a forward-thinking analyst to identify, evaluate, and translate technology trends into actionable opportunities for our software team. This role bridges external innovation with internal execution, focusing on venture capital activity, incubator partnerships, and strategic technology scouting. The ideal candidate will have a strong curiosity, be self-starter, and will have the ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Scouting: Continuously investigate emerging technologies, platforms, and startups across global markets. Attend conferences, monitor industry publications, and engage with thought leaders to stay ahead of the curve.


• Venture Capital Intelligence: Analyze VC investment patterns, funding rounds, and portfolio trends to understand where capital is flowing and which technologies are gaining traction.


• Trend Deciphering & Use Case Development: Synthesize complex technology trends and create clear, actionable use cases for internal software teams. Facilitate partnerships with leading technology incubators and startups to pilot new solutions with our Cloud & Software Incubation team.


• Research & Reporting: Produce regular reports and presentations on technology trends, VC activity, and partnership opportunities. Communicate findings to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with VCs, incubators, and startup founders. Represent the Cloud & Software organization at industry events and foster collaboration between external innovators and internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Business IT, or related field


• 3+ years of experience in technology research, venture capital, corporate innovation, or startup ecosystems. This requirement can potentially be met by internships and/or co-ops.


• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, investment trends, and technical concepts


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information clearly through PowerPoint presentations


• Experience with data analysis tools, market intelligence platforms, and technology scouting methodologies


• Ability to work onsite in Morrisville, NC at least 3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or within venture capital, incubators, or technology accelerators


• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, cloud infrastructure, etc.


• Demonstrated ability to develop use cases and pilot projects in partnership with external innovators


• Network of contacts in the VC and startup community


• Strong critical thinking, influencing, and relationship management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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


• United States of America - North Carolina


• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville