Senior Product Manager Sports Vertical

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 and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. We are seeking an innovative Product Manager to lead the development and execution of cutting‑edge Smart Sports Vertical Solutions. At this role you will focus on creating end‑to‑end AI‑driven, IoT‑enabled, and data‑centric products for sports tech and major sport events, including sport‑specific solutions, wearables, smart stadiums, athlete performance analytics, and fan engagement platforms. Your job will be to ensure the delivery of the products with quality and compliance to Functional and Non‑Functional Requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, design, sports scientists, and business teams to deliver sports services and solutions and build new product IPs to leverage with other customers in the sports market. You will report to our Director of Sports Vertical within the SSG (Solution Services Group). Key Responsibilities Define product vision strategy for Smart Sports solutions, aligning with business goals and with the market trends. Conduct market research on sports tech trends and develop a product roadmap integrating new business drivers and technology trends. Work with coaches, athletes, clubs, leagues, federations and large sport event organizations to identify pain points and opportunities. Develop product roadmaps, PRDs, and feature prioritization based on data and user feedback. Partner with Lenovo Business units to build scalable, real‑time sports analytics products leveraging Lenovo portfolio as much as possible. Share sports market knowledge with Lenovo Business units and guide engineering teams to excellence. Drive Go‑to‑Market (GTM) strategy, working with marketing, sales, and partnerships. Ensure compliance with sports regulations, data privacy (GDPR), and security standards. Qualifications Skills 5+ years in Product Management, preferably in sports tech with B2B/B2C products. Preferred experience with Football or Major Events customers. Preferred experience with Products of Observability, Business Monitoring and Situational Awareness for TOCs, MOCs and Smart Spaces. Knowledge and experience in projects with AI Technologies if possible. Technical fluency to collaborate with software and infrastructure engineers, data scientists, and UX designers. Knowledge of sports industry trends (e.g., sports football products, esports, fan engagement platforms, smart venues). Agile/Scrum experience, with a data‑driven decision‑making approach. Passion for sports (bonus if you have a sports background). What We Will Offer You An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity. Employee Assistance Program, e.g., for psychological, legal financial consultancy. You are joining a company that prioritizes sustainable solutions like CO₂ Offset, Asset Recovery Services, and the Lenovo Certified Refurbished portfolio. Access to training for personal development - Internal E‑learning Development Platform Available for Employees. Mentorship program. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr