Technical Partnerships Specialist/Manager (Emerging Tech Lab)

LG • Santa Clara, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

LG Electronics’ Emerging Technology Lab is seeking an experienced technical business development professional to connect research and engineering capabilities with customer needs, identify promising partners, and advance collaborations with practical business value. The role works with Emerging Technology Lab leaders, engineers, researchers, and LG’s HQ CTO centers and labs to move innovative technologies closer to commercialization. A key focus is Private AI and privacy-preserving AI, including secure AI, confidential computing, encrypted AI/ML, privacy-preserving data analytics, and next-generation agentic AI platforms.

LG’s Emerging Technology Lab is part of the CTO organization and is based in Silicon Valley and New Jersey. It serves as a catalyst for technological innovation and a Center of Excellence, shaping technology domains and strategic directions, fostering internal and external partnerships, and delivering measurable business value.

The position works independently on day-to-day activities under general supervision, with guidance on new initiatives and significant partnership decisions. It requires sound judgment to evaluate opportunities, recommend practical next steps, and translate evolving business and technical requirements into actionable plans. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. LG is open to hiring at the Specialist or Manager level, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience in business development and/or product management, or an MBA and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Industry experience in software, AI, security, system-on-chip (SoC), or IoT, with the ability to understand technical capabilities and connect them to market opportunities.
• Experience evaluating business opportunities, developing partner or customer relationships, and advancing cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with market research, competitive analysis, and data-informed recommendations.
• Ability to navigate evolving requirements, organize work, and advance opportunities in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including engaging senior stakeholders and explaining technical concepts in a business context.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and build alignment across teams.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience with Private AI, privacy-preserving technologies, confidential computing, encrypted AI/ML, or agentic AI platforms.
• Experience in the digital advertising ecosystem, such as AdTech, connected TV (CTV), or data-driven advertising platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assess the lab’s technology portfolio, conduct market research and competitive analysis, and identify potential partners, customer needs, and technical and business collaboration opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities and recommend portfolio priorities with lab leadership, engineering and research teams, and stakeholders across LG’s business units and CTO organization.
• Engage prospects to understand their infrastructure, technology gaps, and operational needs; work with technical teams to develop proposals and value propositions.
• Identify and evaluate technology partners for co-development, joint R&D, and licensing opportunities.
• Contribute to partnership structuring and negotiations, coordinating technical and commercial terms with engineering, legal, and business leaders.
• Manage assigned opportunities from prospecting and technical demonstrations through negotiations and closure, with leadership guidance on deal strategy and approvals.
• Track opportunity progress and coordinate next steps across internal and external stakeholders.
• Present technology capabilities and collaboration opportunities to senior business and technical audiences, communicating both technical capabilities and business value with technical experts.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, including no-cost employee premiums for eligible dependents.
• Employer-matching 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off, including a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance-based short-term incentives, varying by role.
• Access to confidential mental health resources.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Paid parental leave and family support programs.
• Group-rate life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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