General Information

Req #
WD00074842
Career area:
Hardware Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
Illinois
City:
Chicago
Date:
Monday, November 11, 2024
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations: 
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. 

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 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 is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). 

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company) is one of the world’s fastest growing smartphone providers creating groundbreaking, affordable, high-quality products designed and built with the global customer in mind. Our dedicated Program Managers ensure this all happens. We are thinkers, risk-takers and problem solvers working together and with Engineers to constantly challenge the status quo. If you share our commitment to ingenuity, creativity and innovation, we want to work with you!  Explore the opportunities and apply today. 

This position is part of the Android Software Platform team responsible for development of leading edge innovative solutions, and carrier customization for mobile devices.  Our Software Program Managers are responsible for owning quarterly release content and individual software development projects which includes end to end planning, tracking progress and risks, and reporting. They ensure adherence to solid development practices.  Additionally, they drive improvements in quality and performance, defect issue resolution, and work closely with cross-functional product teams to deliver high quality, customer-centric Android devices.  

Some examples of things we are working on: 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • End to end program management of AI, ecosystem, cloud based services, and monetization projects utilizing both agile and waterfall development models. 

  • Use project management tools (like Smartsheet, MS Project) to collaborate with product development managers, UI/UX, and development teams to create detailed project plans. 

  • Schedule development and critical path analysis. 

  • Ability to concisely present project status to senior management. 

  • Track project progress to meet project milestones and drive to completion. 

  • Identify and mitigate project risks by leading resolution to dependencies or issues.  Effectively manage stakeholder expectations by promptly communicating the same. 

  • Coordination with global teams 

Exhibiting the following personal attributes: 

  • Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as it requires clear and effective interaction with team members and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. 

  • Multi-team interaction means strong people skills are important. 

  • Should be self-motivated and capable of working autonomously, while also being an effective team player. 

  • Logical thinker who can stay calm and articulate clearly while under pressure. 

  • Ability to break down complex problems in a way that can easily be understood.

Required Qualifications: 
  • 3+ years of experience within project management 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Software background and android experience preferred
  • Experience in scripting languages is preferred 
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
* United States of America
* United States of America - Illinois
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
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