Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
2+ years of project management or product development experience.
Experience in hardware and/or software product development.
Knowledge of product development methodologies and project management principles.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams through product planning and development.
Translate customer needs and market requirements into product definitions.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans and budgets.
Coordinate activities across engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and quality execution.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Drive product launch readiness and monitor post-launch performance.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on innovative ThinkPad products.
Collaborative environment with global teams.
Support for continuous improvement and professional development.
Exposure to both hardware and software development processes.
Potential for career growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
General Information
Req #
WD00099979
Career area:
Hardware Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
Description and Requirements
Position Overview:
The ThinkPad Offering Team Project Manager is responsible for leading the cross-functional development and delivery of ThinkPad products throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role combines the technical aspects of product development with the business responsibilities of managing a product program, requiring strong leadership, project management, and decision-making skills. The role is accountable for delivering products on schedule, within project expense and product cost targets, while meeting customer expectations and business objectives. The successful candidate will support multiple product generations simultaneously, including products currently in market, next-generation products in development, and future products in early planning. Due to collaboration with global teams, occasional early morning and evening meetings may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional Offering Core Teams through product planning, definition, development, qualification, launch, and post-launch support.
Translate customer needs, market requirements, technology capabilities, and business objectives into optimized product definitions.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, master schedules, resource plans, budgets, and project commitments.
Coordinate activities across hardware engineering, software engineering, marketing, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, services, and external partners.
Knowledge of product development methodologies and project management principles.
Understanding of PC products, product development processes, and industry trends.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional organizations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
Willingness to support global teams, including occasional early morning and evening meetings.
MBA or advanced degree.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Experience leading cross-functional hardware and software development programs.
Balanced background with exposure to both hardware and software development.
Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and change management.
Experience presenting project updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Interest in building a long-term career supporting ThinkPad product development and innovation.
Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells a wide range of computer hardware and electronics. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. Lenovo is one of the largest computer manufacturers in the world and operates in over 60 countries. The company's products include laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and servers. Lenovo is committed to innovation and has a reputation for producing high-quality products that are both reliable and affordable.