Sr. Manager - Strategic Technical Project Management

About the Role:
The Solutions and Services Group (SSG) within Lenovo is the engine that transforms our core technology into tailored, high-impact solutions for our clients. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Technical Project Management to lead complex R&D initiatives within SSG.

In this leadership role, you will bridge the gap between product engineering, services, and go-to-market teams. You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects that drive our solutions portfolio. You will not only manage high-stakes projects but also mentor a team of project managers, establishing best practices to ensure efficiency and excellence across the R&D organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional R&D programs within the SSG portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and solution roadmaps.

• Team Management: Manage, mentor, and scale a team of Technical Project Managers. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical curiosity.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between R&D engineering teams, Solutions Architects, Professional Services, and Product Management to define scope, requirements, and delivery timelines.

• Technical Planning: Work closely with engineering leads to break down complex technical requirements, manage technical dependencies, and mitigate risks associated with software development, systems integration, and solution deployment.

• Process Optimization: Establish and refine agile project management frameworks tailored for a solutions-oriented R&D environment. Drive the adoption of best practices in project tracking, reporting, and quality assurance.

• Stakeholder Management: Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Translate technical complexities into clear business narratives.

• Resource & Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning to ensure optimal team performance and efficient use of R&D investments.

• Innovation Enablement: Identify opportunities to streamline the "idea-to-delivery" lifecycle, helping the team navigate ambiguity to bring innovative solutions to market faster.