Options Product Management Specialist

We are hiring an early career professional to join the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) Server Product team as an Options Product Management Specialist. This group is responsible for product portfolio planning, product definition, product go-to-market plan, product launch activities as well as full lifecycle ownership of the servers and options. This role is based in Morrisville, NC and will require onsite presence at least 3 days per week.

Position Duties:

The Options Product Manager will report to Director of Product Management with responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Own specific parts of Lenovo's options product portfolio including market analysis, definition of features, product positioning, value proposition, and setting/achieving financial objectives:

• Define marketing requirements from key stakeholder input and participate in execution through the operations process for each solution release.

• Develop a solid understanding of Lenovo's infrastructure solutions and value propositions and how this role helps drive Lenovo's product strategy.

• Drive end-to-end product management execution from concept phase to plan, development, worldwide product launch, sustaining and lifecycle of products.

• Represent ISG business unit as member of various portfolio management teams (located in global locations) to achieve time, cost, product feature & innovation objectives.

• Maintain detailed and high-level roadmaps to help guide the sales team on future opportunities.

• Work closely with technology vendors to understand technology trends, product roadmaps, as well as planning go-to-market/demand gen activities.

• Provide product communications to worldwide geographies' teams as well develop seller enablement collateral for Lenovo Sellers and participate in sales enablement activities.

• Assist with technical product marketing activity including event support, and technical resources to support customer briefings. Participate in industry events and customer meetings as needed.

• Own various business management activities across the server business

• Preparation, analysis, and delivery of regular operational reports on WW business goal obtainment for Options products

• Support Server GM with development of business indicators through collaboration with the various server segments

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. A graduate level degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA is a desired.

• At least 3 years' working experience in IT industry, including experience of x86 server product management

• Work well in team environment with peers in product program management teams in ISG and regional product marketing teams

• Excellent written & presentation skills in English

• Ability to influence management for right product investment decision, be active, work well under pressure