Third Party Due Diligence Project Manager

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a proactive Third-Party Due Diligence Project Manager to drive cross-functional initiatives within its third-party risk management program. The role focuses on compliance, export controls, and anti-corruption in GPU-related transactions, working with Legal, Sales, and Export Compliance.

You will lead complex reviews, manage timelines, and partner with external vendors to improve processes, with a global perspective on trade compliance and ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in law, compliance, intl affairs, or related field.
• 5+ years relevant experience with bachelor's OR 7+ years without advanced degree.
• Experience managing compliance-related projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for Lenovo's third-party due diligence program.
• Coordinate complex due diligence reviews involving high-risk third parties.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure timely, compliant decisions.
• Oversee and improve workflows within the due diligence platform.
• Develop dashboards to track due diligence activity and trends.
• Stay current on FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EAR, and sanctions.

Skills

Project management

Compliance

Due diligence

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Due diligence platforms

Job description

General Information

Req #

WD00106578

Career area:

Legal

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

North Carolina

City:

Morrisville

Date:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations

• 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

Summary

Lenovo is seeking a proactive and experienced Third-Party Due Diligence Project Manager to drive cross-functional initiatives within its third-party risk management program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project leadership within compliance or legal operations, along with a solid understanding of export control regulations related to high-performance computing and GPU sales, as well as anti-bribery and corruption compliance. This role will collaborate closely with teams across Legal, Sales, and Export Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as project lead for strategic initiatives and enhancements to Lenovo's global third-party due diligence program, with focus areas including trade and anti-bribery and corruption compliance
• Coordinate complex due diligence reviews involving third parties with heightened risk or requiring cross-functional input (e.g., end-use, end-user, and jurisdictional issues in GPU sales)
• Lead stakeholder engagement on due diligence cases, ensuring timely and informed decision-making aligned with Lenovo's internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Oversee and improve operational workflows within the due diligence platform, partnering with external vendors as needed
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for due diligence process improvements, training rollouts, and regulatory updates
• Develop and maintain metrics dashboards and reporting tools to track due diligence activity, trends, and compliance effectiveness
• Stay current on global compliance trends, particularly U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.K. Bribery Act, U.S. export controls (EAR), and international sanctions regimes
• Support Lenovo's global trade compliance and ethics programs by identifying and escalating risks associated with third parties in high-risk markets or product categories
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and support external investigations or assessments as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in law, compliance, international affairs, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree OR
• 7+ years of relevant experience without an advanced degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing compliance-related projects, preferably in a multinational corporate or legal setting
• Strong working knowledge of due diligence concepts and regulations related to anti-corruption, export controls, and global sanctions
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Experience with due diligence or risk management tools, legal tech platforms, or process improvement initiatives

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
• United States of America
• United States of America - North Carolina
• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is 105,000-161,000 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 12-31-2026. This requirement applies to both internal and external candidates.