Lenovo · 1 hour ago
Senior Manager, UX Research and Design Strategy - AI Ecosystem
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expLenovo is a global technology powerhouse focused on delivering Smarter Technology for All. They are seeking a Senior Manager, UX Research and Design Strategy to lead research initiatives that define Lenovo's next generation of AI-powered experiences and to mentor junior researchers while collaborating with product and design leadership.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsHardwareMobileWearables
Responsibilities
Lead generative and ethnographic research to uncover emerging user needs, cultural contexts, and behavioral shifts in AI adoption
Translate research insights into actionable strategic frameworks, opportunity spaces, and design principles that guide product development
Partner with product and design leadership to shape near-term product roadmaps and long-term AI experience vision
Mentor junior researchers and establish best practices for exploratory and evaluative research methodologies, including AI-augmented approaches
Present compelling research narratives to senior leadership and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams
Build strong stakeholder relationships and advocate for user-centered design thinking throughout the organization
Create learning experiments to test core assumptions and de-risk new designs
Collaborate in agile, pod-based organizations and work closely with hardware teams
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative research with strong analytical rigor to drive design decisions
Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve user research processes
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, HCI, Science Technology Studies (STS), Design Research, or related field
7+ years of experience conducting design or user research in technology product environments
Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and ethnographic methods with a portfolio showcasing measurable impact on product strategy
Proven experience researching and designing for emerging or novel technologies
Preferred
Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance research and design processes
Exceptional storytelling abilities and track record of influencing senior stakeholders
Company
Lenovo
Lenovo Group is a computer technology company that manufactures personal computers, smartphones, televisions, and wearable devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Alat
2025-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2017-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Yang Yuanqing
Chairman & CEO
Greg Huff
CTO, CSO, and SVP of Development, Quality, and Customer Care, Infrastructure Solutions Group
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