Senior External Communications Manager

Are you a tech enthusiast who looks forward to the latest technology innovations? Do you enjoy crafting compelling stories for a sophisticated consumer and IT audience? Do you have experience working with the press and landing earned media stories that make an impact? If this sounds like you, we may have an opportunity for you on our global communications team.

The Role

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's Global Communications team is seeking a Senior External Communications Manager to lead storytelling and media engagement across our Intelligent Devices Group portfolio. The ideal candidate will craft compelling PR-ready content in-house, manage press engagement for global product launches, and collaborate across marketing, design, engineering, and product teams to shape Lenovo's voice in the market. This role will also play a key part in supporting Lenovo's participation in major global events, helping manage media programs, coordinating external partner collaborations, and ensuring successful tracking and analytics.

The Senior External Communications Manager will be part of a seasoned, diverse and lean team of global communications professionals committed to strategizing and executing external product communications - reporting into the Global Product PR/Communications Lead within the business unit. The role is based in Lenovo's Morrisville (Raleigh-Durham), U.S. headquarters, with the possible option to be remote in the U.S. This Senior External Communications Manager will collaborate closely with teams across the U.S., Asia, Europe and Latin America with travel opportunities.

Specifically, the role will focus on:

• In-house content development for key Lenovo products/solutions, including simplifying complex tech concepts into succinct, memorable, press and consumer-friendly narratives in written communications such as PR messaging and press releases, executive talking points, issues management, and executive social media content.
• Collaboration with functional teams including global marketing, product, design, engineering, user experience, corporate and local communications teams, and external partners to align and implement communications strategy and messaging.
• Help manage external PR agency partners on creative ideation and press outreach for select products/projects and thought leadership (in close collaboration with global marketing and local PR teams).
• Support major Lenovo events (e.g. CES, MWC, IFA, etc.) through coordination of media programs and partner events, including invitation management, attendee tracking, and on-site execution.

Characteristics of a successful candidate:

• Demonstrates superb written and verbal communication skills (writing samples will be required).
• Has strong project management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and driving projects from strategy to execution.
• Is both a strategic thinker and hands-on executor, comfortable rolling up sleeves to get things done efficiently.
• Thrives in high-energy, cross-functional environments with overlapping priorities, especially around global product launches and major event timelines.
• Makes strategic, prudent decisions (even with incomplete information) and can influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Challenges the status quo, pursues new storytelling approaches, and has a sharp eye for detail.
• Communicates effectively with senior leadership, from presenting PR plans to facilitating executive interviews.
• Is flexible to travel internationally to key launches and meetings.
• Works effectively across cultures and time zones, showing respect and adaptability in all communications.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree
• 10+ years of PR experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house PR or agency experience in the tech sector
• Native English writer, with an understanding of Mandarin Chinese a plus
• Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to summarize details quickly and sell ideas and reports through designed decks done in-house
• Understanding of other software tools such as SharePoint, Forms, Monday.com would be helpful

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact global team driving Lenovo's business and tech narrative
• Work on cutting-edge technology and shape conversations in AI, innovation, and business transformation
• Collaborate with top executives, media, and industry thought leaders
• Enjoy a flexible and remote-friendly work environment

Lenovo's various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.