Digital Workplace Solutions Strategy Specialist

Job Description

Strategy Specialist DWS – Global Future Leaders Program (2027) | Lenovo

The Tone:
This is an early career role within Lenovo’s Global Future Leaders Program, designed for exceptional graduates to develop into future business and technology leaders. Lenovo is an $83 billion global technology powerhouse delivering smarter technology for all, from AI-enabled devices to full-stack infrastructure, software, and services across 180 markets. This role is crucial for converting strategic priorities into clear plans and disciplined execution, enabling individuals to make a significant impact by driving innovative solutions and shaping the company’s strategic direction within Digital Workplace Solutions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Morrisville, NC, United States

• Team: WW DWS Strategy and Planning organization
• Mission: Shape, coordinate, and operationalize business strategy for the global Digital Workplace Solutions organization.
• Tech Stack: PowerPoint, Excel, collaboration platforms, AI tools, dashboarding tools, analytics tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Planning: Support annual and quarterly strategic planning by defining business priorities, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Execution Planning: Partner with leadership to translate business vision into execution plans, operating models, and accountability structures.
• Data Analysis: Analyze market, competitive, customer, and financial data to identify growth opportunities and execution gaps.
• Executive Communication: Develop concise, executive-ready presentations, business cases, and investment recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Operational Management: Establish and manage the business operating cadence, including leadership reviews, performance dashboards, and action tracking.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Strategy, or a related field; early-career professional with relevant experience.
• Experience: Relevant experience in strategy, business planning, portfolio management, operations, consulting, finance, or a business leadership support function.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, excellent executive communication, presentation, project management, and organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across diverse cultures and functions.
• Bonus: MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline, experience in technology services such as consulting or digital workplace solutions, familiarity with financial modeling and business case development, or experience building repeatable planning frameworks.