Strategic Project Manager (Tech-Focused)

Lenovo • San Jose, CA

245d • $166,000 - $205,000

About The Position

This role sits at the core of Lenovo Research's strategic PMO team, focusing on driving some of the most significant strategic initiatives in the company. As part of our team, you will be responsible for delivering special strategic projects for our CTO, ensuring that Lenovo stays ahead in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving technology landscape. We are looking for strategic thinkers with a passion for emerging technologies, individuals who thrive in an environment that values curiosity, analytical rigor, and continuous learning. You will work alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and business leaders, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology development and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• 8+ years of management consulting experience in technology, digital transformation, or innovation strategy.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics Engineering, Business or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Business Administration.
• 4+ years post-MBA strategy consulting experience.
• Proven experience in technology strategy development, with a strong understanding of AI, and emerging tech trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical and business information.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, engaging with R&D, product, and executive leadership.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Quantitative modelling & financial analysis skills, with experience in investment assessment, market sizing, and ROI analysis.
• Strong ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive insights through data-driven methodologies.
• Expertise in developing high-quality strategic presentations and executive reports.
• Experience in corporate strategy, venture capital, or product strategy within a leading technology firm.
• Familiarity with patent strategy, IP assessment, or tech scouting.
• Experience working with government agencies, research institutions, or academia on technology roadmaps.
• Proficiency in data science, ML, or AI-related tools and frameworks (Python, TensorFlow, etc.).
• Understanding of R&D lifecycle and commercialization processes for deep tech innovations.
• Experience in technology partnerships, M&A, or venture investments in the tech sector.
• Relevant experience in driving strategic project management initiatives. PMP or similar certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward-looking strategic technology projects that align with Lenovo's corporate R&D objectives and support CTO priorities.
• Drive emerging business/incubation analysis in the fields of AI, ML, computing, and other frontier technologies relevant to the projects.
• Work with research teams across AI, hardware, software, and new computing paradigms to support strategic projects.
• Provide insights and recommendations to Lenovo Research leadership and corporate executives.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $166k - 205k.
• Bonus and/or commission eligibility.
• Various benefits available at www.lenovobenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree