Vice President [CTO] - Services Software Research and Development

Description and Requirements

Position Overview Lenovo’s Solutions & Services Group (SSG) is an established business unit focused on driving the company’s transformation by expanding product-related services, managed services, hybrid cloud solutions, smart vertical offerings, and ‘as-a-service’ models, including Device as a Service (DaaS) and TruScale™.

We are seeking a Vice President level Global Technologist, or Chief Technology Officer (CTO ), to manage the global SSG R&D budget, define and execute a cutting-edge technical strategy, and develop a technology roadmap that differentiates SSG’s solutions and services. This role will work closely with senior leadership across the enterprise to shape and enhance Lenovo’s IT Services portfolio, with a particular focus on AI, cloud, and software-driven innovations.

This global position offers the flexibility to work from India, Singapore, Hong Kong, US

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Roadmap : Define and drive a competitive, forward-looking technical strategy for SSG, ensuring differentiation and innovation in collaboration with senior management.
• Portfolio & Architecture Management : Lead the SSG technology portfolio strategy, overseeing product technical architecture (BLP) and roadmap with clear milestones and execution plans.
• Cloud and AI Leadership : Develop and implement strategies to accelerate Lenovo’s capabilities and offerings in public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and AI-powered services, ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs and industry standards.
• Platform and Software R&D : Lead and scale a global R&D team focused on platform and software service development, including architecture, design, engineering, and integration of modular, scalable technology platforms.
• R&D Oversight & Budget Management : Manage the global R&D project portfolio, tracking project delivery, adoption, business impact, and budget allocation to optimize investment outcomes.
• Innovation & Team Leadership : Build and lead a high-performing technical team, driving innovation across AI, cloud-native platforms, automation, and data-driven service delivery models.
• Executive & Customer Engagement : Leverage domain expertise to engage senior customers in strategic discussions and influence decision-making at the highest levels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Product Management, Sales, Delivery, and Alliance teams to ensure successful go-to-market strategies and seamless customer experiences across SSG’s offerings
• Qualifications & Experience
• Education & Background : Bachelor’s degree or higher in cloud computing, AI, hybrid cloud architecture, software engineering, or related disciplines.
• Leadership Experience : 15+ years of experience leading large-scale, global technology initiatives in a service-centric delivery environment and Overall experience in the industry for 20+ years
• Cloud & AI Expertise : Demonstrated success designing and delivering cloud-native, hybrid cloud, and AI-enabled platforms and services for enterprise-scale customers.
• Portfolio Management : Proven track record of managing a technology delivery portfolio, including platform modernization and innovation pipelines.
• Strategic Problem-Solving : Ability to navigate ambiguity, leveraging data, insights, and experience to drive fast, effective decision-making.
• Influence & Collaboration : Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility at multiple levels and influence top leadership within Lenovo.
• Industry Visionary : Deep engagement with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving business models, especially in AI, cloud, edge computing, and service orchestration.

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