Software Product Manager – Android Tablet OS & AI Ecosystem
About the role
This role is part of Lenovo's effort to transform into a global technology powerhouse, focusing on delivering Smarter Technology for All. As a Software Product Manager – Android Tablet OS AI Ecosystem, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Android tablet software and AI experiences.
Responsibilities
Own Android Tablet OS Strategy Roadmap
Evaluate new Android capabilities and determine their translation into differentiated Lenovo tablet experiences
Translate customer insights, competitive analysis, Google platform direction, and Lenovo business priorities into clear product requirements and roadmap decisions
Partner with engineering and program teams from concept through development, validation, certification, launch, telemetry, and post-launch optimization
Drive Google Platform Compliance Planning
Track upcoming Android platform changes and translate them into actionable product and engineering plans
Drive product-level planning related to Google MADA, RSA, certification, compatibility, security, and other applicable Android ecosystem requirements
Identify platform dependencies and compliance risks early and work with engineering, legal, business, and Google stakeholders to establish mitigation plans
Help Lenovo take advantage of new Google platform capabilities while maintaining product quality, compliance, and launch readiness
Define how Google AI technologies / Lenovo Qira AI and Tablet capabilities come together to create differentiated tablet experiences
Evaluate new AI capabilities including multimodal interaction, generative AI, personalized experiences, agentic workflows, contextual intelligence, and AI-powered UI
Define success metrics and use customer feedback and telemetry to continuously improve AI experiences after launch
Build the Software AI Ecosystem
Identify external technologies, applications, AI services, developers, and strategic partners that can strengthen Lenovo’s tablet software proposition
Develop partnership opportunities across AI models and services, productivity, education, creativity, gaming, cross-device experiences, and emerging software ecosystems
Evaluate potential partners from both product and business perspectives, including customer value, differentiation, integration feasibility, commercial model, scalability, and strategic fit
Work with internal business development, legal, engineering, marketing, and regional teams to move partnerships from exploration to product integration and market launch
Develop compelling joint value propositions with strategic ecosystem partners
Represent Lenovo’s tablet software strategy in discussions with technology partners and industry ecosystem stakeholders
Connect U.S. Market Needs with China-Based Product Development
Translate U.S. customer, competitive, channel, and ecosystem insights into actionable requirements for global product teams
Communicate complex product and technical topics clearly across cultural, organizational, and geographic boundaries
Support global product launches while ensuring North American market requirements are adequately represented in product decisions
Drive alignment among stakeholders when priorities, market requirements, platform constraints, and development resources compete
Ensure Lenovo’s Android tablet roadmap stays ahead of major Android platform transitions rather than reacting to them
Convert Google platform and compliance requirements into clear, executable product plans early in the development cycle
Ensure Google AI and Lenovo Qira AI capabilities become meaningful customer experiences, not simply technology demonstrations
Ensure Lenovo develops differentiated software capabilities that strengthen the value of its tablet hardware
New AI and software ecosystem partnerships accelerate innovation and create customer and business value
Ensure U.S. market requirements and partner opportunities are effectively translated into global product decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in software product management, platform product management, or a closely related technology role
- Experience delivering consumer software, mobile products, Android products, operating systems, AI products, or connected-device experiences
- Strong understanding of the Android ecosystem, including Android OS evolution, application ecosystem, system-level capabilities, and the relationship between Google and Android OEMs
- Demonstrated ability to translate technology trends and platform capabilities into customer-facing product experiences
- Experience working directly with software engineering teams throughout the complete product development lifecycle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to conduct product discussions, negotiations, presentations, and day-to-day collaboration in both languages
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams located in the United States and China
- Experience working for an Android OEM, mobile device company, consumer electronics company, OS/platform company, or major software/AI company
- Direct experience working with Google Android platform teams or Android certification/compliance programs
- Familiarity with MADA, RSA, GMS, CTS/VTS, Android compatibility requirements, or related Google/OEM processes
- Experience developing AI-powered consumer products using generative AI, multimodal AI, on-device AI, LLMs, or AI agents
- Understanding of AI system architecture across device, edge, and cloud environments
- Experience with Android tablets, foldables, large-screen Android devices, PCs, smartphones, or cross-device ecosystems
- Experience establishing technology partnerships, developing partner ecosystems, or supporting software/AI business development
- Experience working in a highly distributed global organization
- Strong understanding of the U.S. consumer technology market and competitive landscape