Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable and inclusive future for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.

And we go big. No, not big—huge.

We’re not just a US$70 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company, we’re one of Fortune’s Most Admired. We’re transforming the world through intelligent transformation, offering the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices, infrastructure, and solutions. With more than 71,500 employees doing business in 180 markets, we help millions—not just the select few—experience our version of a smarter future.

The one thing that’s missing? Well… you...

The Chief of Staff role is a highly strategic and facilitative position that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as willingness to play an active, operational, and communicative role. The role requires exceptional emotional intelligence, and self-motivation, alongside strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This position will have a focused customer orientation and thinks about customers’ priorities, the value we can deliver, making trade-offs that ultimately differentiate us from the competition in the eyes of the customer.

The ideal candidate will possess a professional demeanor, excellent communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work on a wide range of tasks and strategic initiatives. You will operate as a key component in our management team effectiveness and will act as a key contributor on strategy formation, and enabling the executive team to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage the process of identifying, prioritizing, chartering, communicating, and managing key projects, in addition to a clear definition of what success looks like for each of these projects
• Track key strategic actions, drive them to closure and manage the process of tracking and communicating performance against objectives
• Support the CMO in setting the overall strategy of the team and in day-to-day operations. Establish and maintain a business management system, including the management of staff agenda and meetings
• Support the CMO in their day-to-day activities (presentations to customers, executives and other external audiences, preparation for critical meetings and business reviews)
• Develops, implements, and ensures execution of focus areas, priorities, and strategies
• Operates at a tactical, strategic, and operational level, handling the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or fall between leadership areas of responsibility
• Supports the productivity of leadership/team meetings by owning the agenda, planning, and action items/owners
• Provides support and drives projects and key strategic initiatives as needed.
• Culture champion: develops programs and solutions that promote and align with the Lenovo Way
• Monitor and identify priorities that require senior leadership focus

Position Requirements:

Basic Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience working in the technology industry
• 5+ years in leadership or project leadership roles
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of information from multiple sources to draw conclusions
• Management experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with and across all levels of business within very large and complex organizations
• Ability to navigate Lenovo and build great work relationships through collaboration, spanning Product, Sales, Marketing and Finance

• Demonstrated team building experience, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects engagements concurrently
• Keen business and financial acumen - understand our strategy and govern the strategic plan and offer recommendations for improvement
• Proven ability to act as a trusted stakeholder
• Ability to give and receive feedback and constructive criticism
• Technology Industry Knowledge
• Marketing background is considered an asset
• Some business travel is required (~35%)