Software Product Manager - North America Channels

* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago Description and Requirements The Software Product Management team works very closely with Engineering and Design teams to develop new products and customize products to suit local carrier and market needs. In order to understand the North America requirements, the Product Manager must work closely with Product Operations, as well as with the regional Marketing and Sales teams, and at the same time have a close relationship with the development team to make sure the products have the right hardware and software enablers and features. The Product Manager must also be the main point of contact to provide technical support to internal teams and customers, for questions related to the North America channels. For this position, it a leadership behaviour on Product Management for North America is also expected. Key Responsibilities Manage entry/mainstream products or core SW experience independently with business performance accountability (volume, revenue, profit, NPS etc.); Is the major contributor to the product line; Has own insights and thinking on product planning Proactive tracking of customer demand changes, market dynamics and technology trends, and able to propose product development direction and strategies to drive business growth and win over competition Able to leverage customer feedback to make further improvement on process and product Lead the product team to produce the deliverables; Consistently advocate for and influence customer and/or partner decision‑making; Also, is a team lead by allocating work and addressing day‑to‑day issues, seeking/providing resources or technical expertise Lead for cross functional teams, segment, and/or corporate collaboration to achieve business objectives Role model in managing work/priorities as well as team or projects Provide compelling arguments to counter skepticism or resistance about the product; Create open and effective communication channels that help align multiple feature areas within the product Able to translate concepts among different audiences (customers vs internals; engineering vs sales; higher level vs lower level roles) Able to lead across teams/segment/corporate on process and product improvement plan design and execution Through discipline proficiency, influence design and process improvements of advanced problems Break complex problems into parts that can be addressed to different individuals or teams and align them to work together towards a solution Lead across teams to provide total solutions Qualifications Bachelor’s/Master's degree in engineering or computer science 8+ years of experience in engineering, product management, project management, and/or business development 2+ years of experience with Android/mobile software Excellent presentation skills and the ability to efficiently communicate to senior executives, both internally and externally Self‑driven/self‑starter Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze and communicate technical issues, lead discussions, and influence decisions Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Demonstrates advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly and self‑directed MBA or equivalent preferred Experience in working with carriers, regional, and regulatory requirements preferred The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on . We 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. Additional Locations * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago #J-18808-Ljbffr