Software Product Manager – Android Tablet OS & AI Ecosystem

Lenovo • Morrisville, NC

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Lenovo is seeking a Software Product Manager to define and deliver the next generation of Android tablet software and AI experiences. This role is crucial for shaping Lenovo's Android tablet software roadmap, integrating Google's Android platform capabilities, AI technologies, and ecosystem opportunities into unique user experiences. The position involves close collaboration with internal teams across the US and China, as well as external partners like Google and other AI/software ecosystem players. The ideal candidate will possess strong product judgment, a deep understanding of Android platforms and AI technologies, and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in software product management, platform product management, or a closely related technology role
• Experience delivering consumer software, mobile products, Android products, operating systems, AI products, or connected-device experiences
• Strong understanding of the Android ecosystem, including Android OS evolution, application ecosystem, system-level capabilities, and the relationship between Google and Android OEMs
• Demonstrated ability to translate technology trends and platform capabilities into customer-facing product experiences
• Experience working directly with software engineering teams throughout the complete product development lifecycle
• Strong product judgment with the ability to prioritize based on customer value, strategic differentiation, engineering complexity, and business impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to conduct product discussions, negotiations, presentations, and day-to-day collaboration in both languages
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams located in the United States and China
• Experience working for an Android OEM, mobile device company, consumer electronics company, OS/platform company, or major software/AI company
• Direct experience working with Google Android platform teams or Android certification/compliance programs
• Familiarity with MADA, RSA, GMS, CTS/VTS, Android compatibility requirements, or related Google/OEM processes
• Experience developing AI-powered consumer products using generative AI, multimodal AI, on-device AI, LLMs, or AI agents
• Understanding of AI system architecture across device, edge, and cloud environments
• Experience with Android tablets, foldables, large-screen Android devices, PCs, smartphones, or cross-device ecosystems
• Experience establishing technology partnerships, developing partner ecosystems, or supporting software/AI business development
• Experience working in a highly distributed global organization
• Strong understanding of the U.S. consumer technology market and competitive landscape
• 5+ years of software product management, platform product management, and/or Android OS experience

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese preferred

Responsibilities

• Own Android Tablet OS Strategy & Roadmap: Define the software strategy and multi-generation roadmap for Lenovo Android tablets based on Google Android releases and platform evolution. Evaluate new Android capabilities for differentiated experiences. Own product planning across system experience, productivity, multitasking, connectivity, security, privacy, large-screen experiences, and device intelligence. Translate customer insights, competitive analysis, Google platform direction, and business priorities into product requirements and roadmap decisions. Partner with engineering and program teams throughout the product lifecycle. Balance platform consistency, differentiation, development investment, schedule, and maintainability.
• Drive Google Platform & Compliance Planning: Serve as a key product interface for Lenovo's collaboration with Google on Android tablet software. Track upcoming Android platform changes and translate them into actionable plans. Drive product-level planning for Google MADA, RSA, certification, compatibility, security, and other Android ecosystem requirements. Identify platform dependencies and compliance risks, and work with stakeholders to establish mitigation plans. Ensure Lenovo leverages new Google platform capabilities while maintaining product quality, compliance, and launch readiness.
• Lead Google AI & Lenovo Qira AI Experience Integration: Define how Google AI technologies and Lenovo Qira AI integrate with tablet capabilities to create differentiated experiences. Identify high-value use cases for AI in learning, productivity, creativity, communication, and device interaction. Drive AI features from concept to launch and iteration. Evaluate new AI capabilities including multimodal interaction, generative AI, personalized experiences, agentic workflows, contextual intelligence, and AI-powered UI. Define success metrics and use feedback/telemetry for continuous improvement.
• Build the Software & AI Ecosystem: Identify external technologies, applications, AI services, developers, and strategic partners to strengthen Lenovo's tablet software proposition. Develop partnership opportunities across AI models, productivity, education, creativity, gaming, cross-device experiences, and emerging software ecosystems. Evaluate potential partners from product and business perspectives. Work with internal teams to move partnerships from exploration to product integration and launch. Develop joint value propositions with partners. Represent Lenovo's tablet software strategy in industry discussions.
• Connect U.S. Market Needs with China-Based Product Development: Act as a bridge between Lenovo’s US market, partner ecosystem, and China-based product and engineering organizations. Translate US customer, competitive, channel, and ecosystem insights into actionable requirements for global product teams. Communicate complex product and technical topics across cultural, organizational, and geographic boundaries. Drive alignment among stakeholders when priorities compete. Support global product launches while ensuring North American market requirements are represented.

What This Job Offers

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