Position Description: Primary purpose of this role is to be a Global Education Software Solutions Manager for the Education vertical within the Industry Solutions organization. The Software Solutions Manager is responsible for solution ideation, planning, development, and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing solution and customer requirements, defining the solution vision, delivering successful MVP and POC iterations and working closely with operations, engineering, sales, marketing, and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met, including fulfillment and ongoing sales enablement efforts. The Software Solutions Manager will work within the Education Vertical team to align solutions to the company’s overall strategy and goals and work directly with internal and external partner organizations to bring innovative and disruptive solutions from Ideation all the way through EoL/Gen2. The scope of engagement includes, but is not limited to: Strategic HW/SW Partners, Global/Geo Finance, Legal, Security, PC/DCG/MBG BU’s, Lenovo SW, Accessories BU, Global Supply Chain, Global/Geo Procurement, Global/Geo Services, Global/Geo Sales, Global/Geo Marketing, Global/Geo Operations, and BT/IT. Our Education solutions are focused on K12 and Higher Education global offerings and the emphasis is on leading edge solutions such as IoT integration, AI and personalized learning, ARVR, etc. Key responsibilities will be to: 1\. Define the solution strategy and own roadmap 2\. Deliver MRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification 3\. Lead the design of new solutions with internal & external partners 4\. Run beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples 5\. Communicate and coordinate offerings with global teams 6\. Develop effective business cases and GTM strategies 7\. Lead the operational deployment of new solutions across the globe 8\. Develop and deploy sales training and ongoing sales enablement support 9\. Represent Lenovo Education to internal and external audiences The role will engage on a day-to-day basis with key contacts within partner organizations across the ecosystem (e.g., Microsoft, Intel, Google, tech start-ups, etc) to flesh out e2e solutions. The role will also work closely with internal business units (e.g., PC/Tablet, Software, Services, Accessories) to ensure the foundational Lenovo HW is Best in Class. The role will present status, results, and recommendations to Director and VP levels. The candidate must be able to problem solve daily, and engage senior management with effective, efficient communication. Lenovo is a $50 billion global Fortune 250 company and leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial and enterprise technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs, workstations, servers, storage, smart TVs and smartphones (including the Motorola brand), tablets and apps. Everyone here at Lenovo is an integral part of the company, working together, across continents, cultures and innovations, all comprised in a friendly, fast-paced, work environment that focuses on one common goal: to be known as the best in what we do. #### Position Requirements: Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (Business and/or Information Technology preferred) • 7+ Years software solutions with product management or related experience • Demonstrated success defining and launching solutions and/or products • Flexibility to work in multiple time zones for global coverage • 5% travel Preferred Qualifications: • AI, IoT, AR/VR and other leading high technology solutions experience • MBA • Education industry expertise, speaking and thought leadership • Strong project management skills • Strong Operational and Fulfillment skills • Strong communication and problem-solving skills in an autonomous, leadership capacity • High degree of creativity to find new ways to create and alter processes • Spirit of entrepreneurship requiring high-energy, proactivity, and teaming/collaboration • Keen understanding of country/region complexities for global implementations • Ability to lead cross functional teams 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.