About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Lenovo, a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, is hiring a Senior Project Management Specialist in Beijing, China. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end Business Management System deliverables for an assigned Business Unit portfolio, covering both Industrial Design and UX/UI Design programs. The position operates with moderate autonomy, managing multiple design programs in parallel and partnering closely with various stakeholders across China and the United States. The Senior Project Management Specialist will focus on integrated design program execution, portfolio coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and cross-regional stakeholder alignment. This role does not involve hands-on design work, but rather ensures that physical product design and digital user experience development are delivered according to business priorities and project milestones. Lenovo is a global company with a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, and this role is an opportunity to be part of a team that is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the full BMS lifecycle for assigned Industrial Design and UX/UI Design programs within a BU portfolio
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource visibility across multiple design programs
- Coordinate project timelines across Industrial Design, UX/UI Design, HW/SW Engineering, Product Management, and other cross-functional teams
- Track and report project scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and delivery status to ensure alignment with business commitments
- Drive execution across multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities and resource constraints
- Partner closely with Industrial Design, UX/UI Design, HW/SW Engineering, Product Management and Business Units located in China and the United States
- Facilitate collaboration between physical product design and digital experience teams to ensure aligned product development milestones
- Coordinate work across global time zones, ensuring clear ownership, communication, decision-making, and project handoffs
- Support effective collaboration by aligning expectations, schedules, deliverables, and design review milestones across regional teams
- Serve as the operational point of contact for assigned BU design programs
- Prepare and communicate project status updates, portfolio dashboards, milestone tracking, risk assessments, and escalation summaries
- Support leadership reviews by providing accurate project metrics, execution insights, recommended actions, and decision-making support
- Facilitate design program reviews and cross-functional meetings to ensure timely issue resolution and alignment
- Negotiate project scope, priorities, schedules, and resource allocation across multiple design disciplines
- Identify project risks, dependencies, and execution gaps; drive mitigation plans with cross-functional partners
- Balance business priorities, design quality, technical feasibility, and schedule commitments while supporting informed decision-making
- Apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving to resolve project challenges and remove execution roadblocks
- Maintain accurate project plans, documentation, dashboards, and portfolio data using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and other approved project management tools
- Ensure BMS documentation for both Industrial Design and UX/UI Design programs is complete, accurate, and compliant with Lenovo standards
- Support continuous improvement of design project management processes, portfolio governance, and cross-functional execution practices
- Promote consistent project management methodologies across Industrial Design and UX/UI teams
- Support product launch readiness by coordinating final design deliverables, approvals, and project handoffs
- Participate in post-launch reviews, retrospective activities, and lessons learned to improve future project execution
- Track follow-up actions and support continuous improvement initiatives across design organizations
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a global technology powerhouse
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects or programs in product development, design, or technology environments
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, preferably across Industrial Design and/or UX/UI Design organizations
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you are a good fit for the role.
- Prepare your resume and cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience and skills.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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