Software Project Manager - AI Wearables

Lenovo
Chicago, IL, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$152,000.0 - $233,105.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Android Software Development Software Applications Machine Learning Software Product Management Software Engineering Software Project Management Information Technology Wearables

Job description

As a Software Product Manager (SPM) on the AIW team, you will define, drive, and deliver software products that leverage on-device AI and wearable innovation. You will own the end-to-end product lifecycle, partnering closely with engineering, design, data science, and business stakeholders to transform AI-driven concepts into impactful customer experiences across Motorola devices., Product Strategy & Vision

  • Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered wearable and mobile experiences
  • Translate emerging AI capabilities (e.g., on-device AI, contextual intelligence) into differentiated user value
  • Identify market opportunities and drive competitive positioning aligned to Motorola’s software philosophy

Execution & Delivery

  • Own end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch optimization
  • Partner with engineering teams to translate requirements into deliverable features and releases
  • Define product requirements, user stories, success metrics, and delivery timelines
  • Drive prioritization decisions balancing user impact, technical feasibility, and business goals

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with:
  • Software engineering (Android, AI frameworks)
  • UX/design
  • Data science/AI teams
  • Marketing and business stakeholders
  • Lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making across global teams
  • Ensure strong inter-group coordination and execution discipline

AI & Innovation Focus

  • Drive adoption of on-device AI technologies to enable real-time, efficient user experiences
  • Partner with engineering to integrate AI models, frameworks, and features into Motorola devices
  • Identify opportunities to differentiate through AI in wearables, smartphones, and emerging form factors

Customer & Market Insights

  • Gather and synthesize customer insights, usage data, and feedback
  • Conduct competitive analysis and benchmark Motorola experiences against industry leaders
  • Continuously improve product performance and user satisfaction

Performance & Optimization

  • Define and track KPIs (adoption, engagement, retention, feature success)
  • Drive iterative improvements post-launch through data and experimentation
  • Ensure continuous improvement of software experiences and timely updates

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Experience in software product management, preferably in mobile, wearables, or AI-driven products
  • Strong understanding of Android platform and software development lifecycle
  • Experience working with engineering teams on technical product delivery
  • Proven ability to translate business needs into technical product requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI/ML products or on-device AI technologies
  • Background in consumer electronics, mobile, or wearable ecosystems
  • Experience launching global products across multiple markets
  • Strong analytical background with data-driven decision-making
  • Familiarity with AI model lifecycle concepts (training, deployment, optimization)

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and product vision
  • Strong ownership and accountability for outcomes
  • Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence
  • Customer-first mindset
  • Innovation and problem-solving orientation
  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments

Impact of the Role

  • Drive next-generation AI experiences across Motorola’s mobile and wearable ecosystem
  • Shape how AI enhances everyday user interactions
  • Contribute to Motorola’s leadership in AI-powered consumer devices

About the company

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$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 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., At Motorola, we build world-class mobile and wearable experiences on a foundation of Android, focusing on delivering meaningful, customer-centric innovations.

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