Position Description: Lenovo is more than a global technology company. We’re a leader in genuine innovation, dreaming up – and building – the technology, services and solutions that enable and inspire progress around the world. For our customers and our Channel partners. We’re the progressive thinkers, creative doers and endless tinkerers who will always challenge the traditional and who know true groundbreakers never stand still. We’re proud of what we’ve created already and even more excited about where we’re headed. No matter what team you’re a part of, from marketing to IT, this is the type of place where you can create real impact. Global Channel Programs Manager key responsibilities include: defining and elaborating the global channel programs concept and strategy, ensuring that the new programs support the overall company and ISO organization long term strategy (3S) and vision (One Lenovo), ensuring that the programs are supported by the existing tools and process or/ and providing directions and suggestions for the creation of the new tools and processes. The critical aspect of the job is cooperation with all the BG, GEOs and key internal stakeholders in order to maximize the value of the program and avoid the business coverage gaps. What actions and challenges await you? • Mapping and assessment of the existing Channel Programs. • Evaluation of the program dynamics and the impact on the business. • Definition of the new Global Channel vision and strategy under 3S and One Lenovo directions. • Build the framework of the Global channel programs. • Create the Programs blueprints and communicate them to different stakeholders • Own the definition of the ROI for the programs and monitor the ROI process for the Global channel programs • Develop the initial Global Channel reporting requirements and platform along with the process documentations for the new programs. • Lead the Interlock with the COE, GEOs and Business departments on the development of the new programs or modification of existing programs. • Ensure compliance of the programs with local, state, and federal regulations and rules. • Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards, compliance with internal and industry Financial and Audit rules. #### Position Requirements: • Solid planning, analytical and soft skills, being able to work and adapt in a fluid, fast-paced environment. • Being a real game-changer, who will proactively identify issues and appropriate escalation paths, with mitigation and strategies for resolution. • Strategic planning and long-term vision while execution on short term plans • Strong communication skills and perseverance to collaborate and influence buy in and support across Lenovo Channel sales team and channel partners. • Project Management capabilities to drive continuous model improvement • Keeping the right balance between Internal and External customers, being the key reference leader for the model, both internally and externally. • Master’s degree, university degree, bachelor or equivalent in Finance, Business administration or Accounting • 10 to 15 years of experience in a Business Planning, Strategic development, or business management roles What Lenovo can offer you: • An exciting job with great opportunities for success • A good potential to grow both professionally and personally • You will be a part of the Number 1 PC vendor in the world • Very nice and stimulating office environment • Performance based rewards & flexibility Lenovo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.