AI Ecosystem Business Development Professional

Lenovo • Morrisville, NC

10h

About The Position

A product-minded individual contributor responsible for building strategic AI ecosystem partnerships, scouting emerging technologies and startups, and translating external innovation into new products and business opportunities for Lenovo. The role develops and manages partnerships with AI and technology companies, identifies promising AI startups and solutions, and turns partner capabilities and market trends into use cases, product concepts, proofs of concept, and product requirements. It also explores opportunities in AI-native devices and works across Product, R&D, Operations, Sales, and go-to-market teams to advance opportunities from discovery through productization and commercialization.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in Business Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, or related roles in the technology industry.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Strong product background and business judgment, with the ability to translate emerging technologies into product concepts and business opportunities.
• Proven experience independently driving complex opportunities from discovery and proof of concept through product definition and commercialization.
• Experience in AI, hardware, intelligent devices, or emerging technology products, and a strong interest in AI-native devices and startups.
• Strong partnership and influencing skills, including the ability to drive cross-functional teams and external partners without direct reporting authority.
• Excellent communication and executive engagement skills, with the ability to operate independently in a global environment.
• Previous experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, or product-oriented Business Development.
• Experience working with major technology platforms or AI ecosystem companies.
• A strong network or hands-on experience within the U.S. AI startup and innovation ecosystem.
• Experience supporting proofs of concept, technology integration, joint development, or strategic product partnerships.
• Familiarity with both U.S. and China technology ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage partnerships with leading AI and technology companies, driving opportunities from early engagement to product collaboration.
• Identify promising AI startups, technologies, and solutions that could create new product or business opportunities for Lenovo.
• Translate partner capabilities and market trends into use cases, product concepts, proofs of concept, and product requirements.
• Identify opportunities in AI-native devices, agent hardware, intelligent input devices, wearables, and other new form factors.
• Work with Product, R&D, Operations, Sales, and go-to-market teams to move opportunities from discovery to productization and commercialization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior