EMEA Product Operations Manager

at  Lenovo

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

• United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough
  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 our StoryHub .
  Description and Requirements
  The Lenovo Workstation Team is seeking a Business & Product Operations Manager to join us as we bring award-winning Workstations to market. This role drives WS business performance in EMEA.

What you’ll do

• Define and manage the operational BMS and orchestrate and track success across key operational

functions for day-to-day activities as well as strategic initiatives.

• Support Sales and Segment strategies by being the BU business focal point to the Geo’s
• Enable and support EMEA HQ and 16 markets for success in meeting their workstation sales targets, facilitate and support programs like seed/demo units, meets comp etc. & and manage unique Geo requirements to support RFPs.
• Track WS performance indicators, including market share, financial plans, and sales targets
• Manage and track deal and growth fund budget to meet targets and financial objectives
• Manage and orchestrate timely and competitive product launches and transitions to maximize revenue and margins – and minimize inefficiencies
• Act as a change agent for business transformation initiatives that further optimize our end to end business execution and performance by analyzing and improving current business process, systems, reports, and tools

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Strong technical acumen and passion for learning about products & new technologies
Strong virtual team and extensive cross-group coordination/collaboration and partnership skills
Detail-oriented with proficient project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers, senior management, and other functional groups
Ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing work environment - balance multiple projects / initiatives with tight deadlines.
Superior communication skills – oral, written and presentation skills with management and peers.
Self-motivated with drive, enthusiasm, and commitment with the ability to work proactively and autonomously. Should be able to manage ambiguity and chart a clear course.
Analytical, critical thinker capable of collecting clear/concise data from multiple sources accompanied with strong business writing, product presentation skills, analytical and business math competencies, and knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree
Sales or business management background
Experience with product planning, demand planning and financial analysis
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.

• Define and manage the operational BMS and orchestrate and track success across key operationa