Sr. Manager Mobile Workstation Portfolio

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.<br><br>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).<br><br>This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.<br><br>The <strong>Senior Manager – Mobile Workstation Portfolio</strong> is responsible for defining the long‑term vision, strategy, and product direction for Lenovo’s ThinkPad Mobile Workstation (MWS) portfolio. This role leads a team of six Segment and Product Managers, setting the bar for strategic thinking, customer‑centric product definition, and cross‑functional execution.<br><br>The Senior Segment Manager owns the future of Lenovo’s Mobile Workstation portfolio, translating customer workflows, market trends, and technology roadmaps into compelling product concepts that strengthen Lenovo’s leadership.<br><br>This role is a core leader within the Workstation Product Portfolio organization and works in close partnership with Engineering, Worldwide Marketing, Operations, Services, and Global Geographies.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Portfolio Segment Strategy Leadership</li><ul><li>Define and own the multi‑generation strategy and roadmap for Lenovo’s Mobile Workstation portfolio, including product positioning, segmentation, and differentiation</li><li>Lead the team in defining future product concepts, feature direction, and platform strategies aligned with customer workflows, ISV requirements, and emerging technologies</li><li>Ensure alignment between segment strategy and broader Workstation and ThinkPad portfolio objectives</li></ul><li>People Management Talent Development</li><ul><li>Directly manage and develop six Segment Managers / Product Managers, providing coaching, prioritization, and career development</li><li>Establish clear ownership, accountability, and decision‑making frameworks across the team</li><li>Foster a high‑performance, inclusive culture focused on strategic impact, execution excellence, and customer obsession</li></ul><li>Cross‑Functional Leadership</li><ul><li>Serve as the senior segment voice within Offering Core Teams (OCT/ODT) and executive reviews</li><li>Partner closely with:</li><ul><li>Development on platform feasibility, architecture trade‑offs, and long‑range planning</li><li>Worldwide Marketing Sales Enablement to ensure clear, differentiated messaging and go‑to‑market readiness</li><li>Geographies to balance global consistency with regional needs and growth opportunities</li></ul></ul><li>Market, Customer Competitive Insight</li><ul><li>Lead synthesis of customer, partner, ISV, and competitive insights to guide portfolio decisions</li><li>Represent Lenovo Mobile Workstations in key customer engagements, partner briefings, and internal strategy forums</li><li>Anticipate shifts in professional workflows (AI, visualization, simulation, hybrid work) and translate them into actionable product direction</li></ul><li>Business Execution Ownership</li><ul><li>Guide the team in building business cases, including volume assumptions, cost targets, investment trade‑offs, and risk mitigation</li><li>Ensure disciplined scope and complexity management across the portfolio</li><li>Drive decision quality and speed across planning milestones (pre‑PKO through Plan Exit)<br></li></ul></ul><strong>RequiredQualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field</li><li>10+ years of experience in product management, segment management, or portfolio leadership for technical products</li><li>Proven people management experience, including leading and developing managers</li><li>Deep understanding of commercial PCs, workstations, or adjacent professional compute markets</li><li>Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority<br><br></li></ul><strong>PreferredQualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience with Mobile Workstations, ThinkPad, or professional GPU‑enabled systems</li><li>Familiarity with PC development lifecycles, PKO/BC processes, and global portfolio governance</li><li>Experience working with ISVs, silicon partners, and ecosystem alliances</li><li>Technical or engineering background<br><br></li></ul><strong>What Success Looks Like<br><br></strong><ul><li>A clear, compelling long‑term vision for Lenovo’s Mobile Workstation portfolio</li><li>Strong, engaged team delivering differentiated, customer‑led product strategies</li><li>Effective cross‑functional alignment from early planning through execution</li><li>Mobile Workstation products that lead in performance, mobility, and professional workflows<br><br></li></ul>This position will be working onsite in our North America Headquarters in Raleigh, NC. Candidates that are already local to Raleigh, NC are preferred.<br><br>Lenovo’s great benefits can be found at 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.<br><br></em>

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