Manager, Government Relations, NA State and Local

Job Responsibilities

• Work together with the Director, Government Relations NA, and the extended team to advance public policy topics for Lenovo in key states and communities across the U.S.
• Develop and advance relationships with key external state and local stakeholders.
• Independently identify, monitor, and analyze key issues and legislation at the state level; develop state policy strategies and outreach plans where appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with business units to support internal stakeholder awareness and review of relevant state actions.
• Collaborate with the legal department to advise business units on policy and regulatory matters that may impact the development or deployment of products and services.
• Regularly and actively engage with the state government affairs committees of Lenovo's existing trade and industry associations, bringing that knowledge back to internal stakeholders to shape overall positioning and recommend action.
• Actively participate in state and local opportunities to represent Lenovo and its interests, including with industry trade organizations/committees, elected officials, NGOs and others.
• Closely align with Lenovo site leaders to create and execute local engagement plans, including representation and participation in the local community.
• Identify appropriate lobbying support and/or consultants for key topics at the state level, aligned with Lenovo's federal and global business priorities.
• Support tax team and business units to secure and celebrate state and local incentives, including funding available for investment and workforce development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop stakeholder dialogue opportunities focused on advancing Lenovo business objectives and reputation.

• A vast understanding of the North America technology market, ideally in the areas of laptops, IT hardware, mobile phones, and cloud computing.
• Keen understanding of the North American political system, environment and institutions, as well as the cultural landscape particularly at the state level in the U.S.
• Solid network with policymakers, academia, and a working knowledge of the technology industry.
• Experience with other government/policy schemes in the 50 U.S. States.
• Interest in emerging technologies and policy work.
• Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration skills, drive for results, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience in Government or diplomatic sector.

• 8+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy priorities at the state level.
• 5+ years of experience working on technology policy space.
• Deep experience collaborating with engineering groups and/or government officials.
• Expertise in developing written materials and/or delivering content about policy issues.
• Ability to incorporate different perspectives and collaborate.
• Deep sense of commitment and drive to address complex challenges, individually and as part of a team.
• Aptitude for learning, understanding, discussing, and representing industry and corporate policy positions for technologies and practices that are constantly changing.
• Understanding of geopolitics at the state level is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communication, Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, Business, Economics, Marketing, Journalism, Business/Commerce, History, Geography, or a related field.

• Approximately 20% expected travel.

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $150K – $175K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. Lenovo's various benefits can be found on

In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected Final date to receive applications for this position is August 2, 2026.

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