Lenovo
Software Product Manager - North America channels
Lenovo, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Software Product Manager – North America Channels at Lenovo
Overview We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 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).
Responsibilities The Software Product Management team works very closely with Engineering and Design teams to develop new products and customize products to suit local carrier and market needs. In order to understand the North America requirements, the Product Manager must work closely with Product Operations, as well as with the regional Marketing and Sales teams, and at the same time have a close relationship with the development team, to make sure the products have the right hardware and software enablers and features. The Product Manager must also be the main point of contact to provide technical support to internal teams and customers, for questions related to the North America channels. For this position, it is also expected a leadership behavior on Product Management for North America.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master's degree in engineering or computer science
8+ years experience in engineering, product management, project management, business development
2+ years of experience with Android/Mobile Software
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to efficiently communicate to senior executives both internally and externally.
Candidate should be Self-Driven / Self-Starter
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze and communicate technical issues, lead discussions, and influence decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Demonstrates advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly and self-directed
Manage entry/mainstream products or core SW experience independently with business performance accountability (volume, revenue, profit, NPS etc.). Is the major contributor to the product line. Has own insights and thinking on product planning.
Proactively tracking of customer demand changes, market dynamics and technology trends, able to propose product development direction and strategies to drive business growth and win over competition
Able to leverage customer feedback to make further improvement on process and product
Leads the product team to produce the deliverables. Consistently advocates for and influences customer and/or partner decision making. Also is a team lead by allocating work and addressing day-to-day issues, seeking / providing resources or technical expertise
Lead for cross functional teams, segment, and/or corporate collaboration to achieve business objectives
Role model in managing works/priorities as well as one’s own lead team or projects
Provides compelling arguments to counter skepticism or resistance about the product. Creates open and effective communication channels that help align multiple feature areas within the product.
Be able to translate concepts among different audiences (customers vs internals; engineering vs sales; higher level vs lower level roles.
Able to lead cross teams/ segment/ corporate on process and product improvement plan design and execution
Through discipline proficiency, influences design and process improvements of advanced problems
Break complex problems into parts that can be addressed to different individuals or teams, and align them to work together towards a solution
Lead cross teams to provide total solutions
8 years of relevant work experience
An MBA or equivalent is preferred.
Experience in working with carriers, regional, regulatory requirements
Salary The base salary budgeted range for this position is $120k - 170K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.
Benefits Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.
EEO Statement 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.
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Overview We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 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).
Responsibilities The Software Product Management team works very closely with Engineering and Design teams to develop new products and customize products to suit local carrier and market needs. In order to understand the North America requirements, the Product Manager must work closely with Product Operations, as well as with the regional Marketing and Sales teams, and at the same time have a close relationship with the development team, to make sure the products have the right hardware and software enablers and features. The Product Manager must also be the main point of contact to provide technical support to internal teams and customers, for questions related to the North America channels. For this position, it is also expected a leadership behavior on Product Management for North America.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master's degree in engineering or computer science
8+ years experience in engineering, product management, project management, business development
2+ years of experience with Android/Mobile Software
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to efficiently communicate to senior executives both internally and externally.
Candidate should be Self-Driven / Self-Starter
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze and communicate technical issues, lead discussions, and influence decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Demonstrates advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly and self-directed
Manage entry/mainstream products or core SW experience independently with business performance accountability (volume, revenue, profit, NPS etc.). Is the major contributor to the product line. Has own insights and thinking on product planning.
Proactively tracking of customer demand changes, market dynamics and technology trends, able to propose product development direction and strategies to drive business growth and win over competition
Able to leverage customer feedback to make further improvement on process and product
Leads the product team to produce the deliverables. Consistently advocates for and influences customer and/or partner decision making. Also is a team lead by allocating work and addressing day-to-day issues, seeking / providing resources or technical expertise
Lead for cross functional teams, segment, and/or corporate collaboration to achieve business objectives
Role model in managing works/priorities as well as one’s own lead team or projects
Provides compelling arguments to counter skepticism or resistance about the product. Creates open and effective communication channels that help align multiple feature areas within the product.
Be able to translate concepts among different audiences (customers vs internals; engineering vs sales; higher level vs lower level roles.
Able to lead cross teams/ segment/ corporate on process and product improvement plan design and execution
Through discipline proficiency, influences design and process improvements of advanced problems
Break complex problems into parts that can be addressed to different individuals or teams, and align them to work together towards a solution
Lead cross teams to provide total solutions
8 years of relevant work experience
An MBA or equivalent is preferred.
Experience in working with carriers, regional, regulatory requirements
Salary The base salary budgeted range for this position is $120k - 170K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.
Benefits Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.
EEO Statement 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.
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