Product Services Strategy & Intelligence Analyst - Global Future Leaders Program (2027)

The Lenovo Global Future Leaders Program is a highly selective program designed to develop Lenovo's next generation of business and technology leaders. Created for exceptional graduates, the program provides accelerated development opportunities for individuals ready to grow their careers and make an impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

As a Global Future Leader, you'll gain hands-on experience through challenging assignments and rotational opportunities across Lenovo. You'll collaborate with teams and leaders around the world, building a broad understanding of our organization while developing the skills needed to create meaningful impact. During your first three years, you'll participate in cross-functional experiences, strategic projects, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities designed to accelerate your growth. From day one, you'll take on meaningful work, gain exposure to senior leaders, and help drive innovative solutions that deliver smarter technology for all. We're looking for ambitious problem-solvers, innovative thinkers, and future leaders who are energized by technology, embrace new challenges, and are eager to make an impact.

• Cross-functional rotational experiences across Lenovo's business, providing broad exposure and diverse career experiences
• Meaningful business impact from day one through strategic projects and real-world challenges
• Exposure to senior leaders along with structured leadership development and mentorship
• Collaboration with global teams and stakeholders across one of the world's leading technology companies
• Accelerated career growth through innovation, continuous learning, and opportunities to influence the future of smarter technology for all

In This Global Future Leader Role, you will act as a Product Services Strategy & Intelligence Analyst

Role Overview The Global Product Services (GPS) Market Intelligence & AI Strategy Associate role supports Lenovo's Services and Solutions Group by strengthening GPS's outside-in market perspective. It focuses on understanding customer needs, competitors, market trends, and AI developments, then converting those insights into clear, actionable recommendations that guide portfolio strategy, AI-enabled services, attach growth, and future business opportunities. The role reports to the GPS Strategy, Portfolio, and Product Management Director and works closely with GPS Product Management, Strategy, Business Insights, Business Management, Deployment, Support, and cross-functional teams in sales, marketing, delivery, and transformation. It is designed as a developmental, early-career role with strong exposure to senior leaders and high-priority projects.

What You'll Do

• Conduct market intelligence research to identify customer needs, industry trends, emerging technologies, and services growth opportunities relevant to GPS.
• Perform competitive analysis to assess portfolio positioning, offer gaps, competitor capabilities, and market developments.
• Support product managers and business leaders with research, business insights, and data-driven recommendations that inform portfolio strategy and offer development.
• Analyze opportunities to grow attach, improve portfolio completeness, and support profitable growth across GPS services.
• Monitor AI trends and help identify ways to embed AI into sales, delivery, service features, and operating models.
• Create executive-ready presentations, reports, and recommendations that translate complex information into clear business insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across product management, project management, analytics, sales, marketing, delivery, and transformation to support strategic initiatives.

What You'll Learn

• How Lenovo's services business and GPS portfolio are structured, managed, and grown.
• How to conduct and apply market intelligence, competitive analysis, and business insights to real portfolio and strategy decisions.
• How AI-enabled services and digital operating models are designed and embedded into sales, delivery, and service features.
• How to create executive-ready presentations and recommendations that clearly communicate insights to senior leaders.
• How cross-functional teams collaborate to drive portfolio growth, attach expansion, AI adoption, and business performance, while building a broad foundation in portfolio strategy, product management, market intelligence, business insights, AI-enabled transformation, and services growth.

Job Requirements: Must Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Technology Management, Product Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous business questions.
• Experience conducting research, market analysis, competitive intelligence, consulting projects, business case development, or data analysis through internships, academic projects, or professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize findings into executive-friendly recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, manage multiple priorities, learn quickly, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Nice to Have

• MBA or Master's degree in Strategy, Analytics, Technology Management, Product Management, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Internship or work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, product management, business operations, market intelligence, services, or technology.
• Interest in AI-enabled services, business transformation, or digital operating models.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Excel, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership through consulting engagements, internships, student organizations, research projects, or business competitions.

• Currently completing or recently completed a degree from an accredited university (Bachelors, Masters or PhD)
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, internship, or community involvement
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across global teams
• Ability to think strategically, manage ambiguity, and execute with attention to detail
• Flexibility to travel as needed (approximately 10-20%)