Job Information
Lenovo Software Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois
Software Project Manager
General Information
Req #
WD00064601
Career area:
Hardware Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
Illinois
City:
Chicago
Date:
Thursday, May 16, 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$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, 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 by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services.
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 ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .
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:
· Motorola Razr - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPjPluAqAU
· Motorola Edge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK9nHIxFQdM
· ThinkPhone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJJY90ejvf4
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
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree: Computer science, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering or related field
· Language: English fluency, Mandarin or Portuguese nice to have
· 7+ years relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
· Excellent 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.
· Critical and innovative thinking | PMP | Presentation and communication skills | Risk-taking | SW Defect Management | Android experience | Scripting software
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