Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lenovo is a global technology company focused on delivering AI-enabled devices, infrastructure, software, solutions, and services. The Project Management Specialist supports project governance and portfolio management for the Chief Security Office and Chief AI Office by helping establish and maintain a centralized PMO, coordinating project intake, and maintaining reporting processes. The role provides executive visibility into project health, risks, dependencies, milestones, and resource utilization while partnering with program managers and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Support the establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the CSO & CAIO Project Management Office (PMO)
- Maintain and administer the PMO tool in Smartsheet, ensuring data accuracy and portfolio visibility
- Coordinate project intake processes, including intake forms, project identifiers, evaluation criteria, and governance workflows
- Provide guidance and support to program managers on project management methodology, reporting standards, and deliverables
- Ensure projects align with organizational priorities and strategic objectives
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards, portfolio health reports, KPI reporting, and operational briefings
- Automate project notifications, status updates, and reporting workflows where appropriate
- Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, resource utilization, and key milestones across the portfolio
- Enforce monthly project reporting cadence and track compliance with PMO governance requirements
- Identify and escalate cross-functional risks, issues, and decisions while tracking mitigation actions and resolutions
- Collaborate with CSO & CAIO leadership, program managers, and cross-functional teams to support project execution and portfolio governance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, PMO support, or portfolio management
- Experience supporting project governance, reporting, and executive-level communications
- Proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft 365 applications
- Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
- Experience developing and maintaining project dashboards, portfolio reporting, and project tracking tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across cross-functional stakeholders
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other PMI certification
- Experience establishing or supporting a Project Management Office (PMO)
- Experience with enterprise reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, enterprise security, AI governance, or technology organizations
- Demonstrated experience with project governance, risk management, portfolio reporting, and strategic planning
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