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Technology Standards & Enablement Manager

Lenovo
United States, California, San Jose
Dec 13, 2025
General Information Req # WD00092473 Career area: Hardware Engineering Country/Region: United States of America State: California City: San Jose Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Working time: Full-time Additional Locations: * United States of America - California - San Jose 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$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, 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 with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). 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 Lenovo is seeking a highly skilled Wireless Standards & Technology Enablement Engineer to spearhead strategic initiatives in next-generation connectivity, standards governance, and intellectual property optimization. This role is pivotal in shaping Lenovo's leadership in wireless innovation, driving vendor enablement, influencing global standards, and safeguarding Lenovo's technology portfolio through rigorous patent analysis. Responsibilities Smart Vendor Enablement/Disablement Architect and execute Lenovo's Smart Enable/Disable strategy across emerging platforms. Lead Proof of Concept (POC) development with key technology partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and security compliance. Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration for security architecture reviews, business case validation, and IP legal clearance. Serve as the primary driver for weekly technical reviews, milestone tracking, and vendor engagement to accelerate feature readiness. Standards Leadership Represent Lenovo as a technical authority in IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance working groups and board level interactions. Formulate and implement Lenovo's standards participation roadmap, securing voting rights and strategic influence. Engage with global stakeholders to shape protocol evolution, ensuring Lenovo's requirements are embedded in next-generation wireless standards. Enlist and manage internal resources to participate in Standards activities and act on approved strategies. Monitor regulatory and procedural changes, proactively positioning Lenovo for compliance and competitive advantage. Lenovo Technology Patent Analysis Conduct advanced patent landscape assessments to identify overlaps, risks, and strategic opportunities. Collaborate with IP legal and engineering teams to develop actionable insights for patent filings and defensive strategies. Deliver comprehensive reports and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decisions on technology investments and innovation pathways. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 7+ years of professional experience in wireless technology development, standards participation, or related engineering roles. Preferred Qualifications Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, legal, and business teams. Strong business acumen for investment decisions and business case validation. Excellent strategic planning and vendor management capabilities. The base salary budgeted range for this position is $150k - 170K. Individuals will also eligible for a 12% annual performance bonus. This role can be remote, based anywhere in the US. Lenovo's various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com. In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is December 16, 2025. This applies to both external and internal candidates. 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 - California - San Jose * United States of America * United States of America - California * United States of America - California - San Jose