Advisory Strategic Technical Program Manager

LATC Summary

The Lenovo AI Technology Center (LATC)—Lenovo’s global AI Center of Excellence is driving our transformation into an AI‑first organization. We are assembling a world‑class team of researchers, engineers, and innovators to position Lenovo and its customers at the forefront of the generational shift toward AI. Lenovo is one of the world’s leading computing companies, delivering products across the entire technology spectrum, spanning wearables, smartphones (Motorola), laptops (Think Pad, Yoga), PCs, workstations, servers, and services/solutions.

This unmatched breadth gives us a unique canvas for AI innovation, including the ability to rapidly deploy cutting‑edge foundation models and to enable flexible, hybrid‑cloud, and agentic computing across our full product portfolio. To this end, we are building the next wave of AI core technologies and platforms that leverage and evolve with the fast‑moving AI ecosystem, including novel model and agentic orchestration collaboration across mobile, edge, and cloud resources.

This space is evolving fast and so are we. If you’re ready to shape AI at a truly global scale, with products that touch every corner of life and work, there’s no better time to join us.

Lenovo is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the successful delivery of complex AI systems, applications, and model development projects. As a TPM, you will serve as a bridge between multiple technical teams, product management, and stakeholders, operating in a fast‑paced, globally distributed company. Crucially, this role requires a strong technical foundation – the ability to understand and articulate complex technical details is essential for effective communication and problem‑solving with our engineering and data science teams.

You will be responsible for program planning, execution, risk management, and communication, ultimately ensuring we deliver high‑quality AI solutions on time.

If you are passionate about making Smarter Technology For All, come help us realize our Hybrid AI vision!

• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, product management, and stakeholders, to drive project delivery. Understand the big‑picture and the system level to answer questions and clarify requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with technical projects, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, progress, and issues.
• Track project metrics, identify deviations from plans, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, software development, or a related field, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (SCLC), technical architectures, and industry trends, with the ability to understand and discuss technical concepts related to AI/ML, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Proven experience with project management tools (e.g. Atlassian), techniques, and methodologies (e.g. Agile). PMP, PRINCE2, or another project management certification is a plus.

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.