Engineering Strategy Program Specialist, Commercial Personal Systems

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• This role is responsible for leading strategic programs within the Engineering Strategy Program Office, driving Engineering strategy and process optimization through business data and competitive intelligence. The role combines deep business acumen with data analytics capabilities to support executive decision-making on Engineering business strategies. The position manages cross-functional initiatives, translates complex technical and market data into actionable business insights, and partners with engineering, supply chain, and business teams to deliver strategic and data-driven recommendations. Responsibilities

• Drive engineering strategy planning cycles, including problem framing, option analysis, and recommendation proposals for R&D leaders.
• Lead cross-functional programs (e.g., portfolio optimization, cost and efficiency initiatives, reorg follow-up), ensuring clear plans, owners, milestones, and risk management.
• Translate complex engineering and business data into clear insights, dashboards, and executive-ready materials to support decisions.
• Partner with BU engineering, product, finance, and operations to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and secure decisions on trade-offs.
• Define and track key KPIs for strategy and transformation programs (e.g., cycle time, cost savings, portfolio mix, resource allocation).
• Standardize and continuously improve methods, tools, and governance for strategy planning and program management within the Engineering Strategy team.
• Creates compelling data visualizations and executive-level presentations using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to communicate complex analyses and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Mentor junior team members in analytics, problem-structuring, and stakeholder communication.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 3+ years of work experience, preferably in engineering development, strategy, business/portfolio management and implementation, project planning tools and software packages, people management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-structuring skills; comfortable working with complex data, financial models, and engineering metrics.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives and driving decisions at the director/VP level.
• Experience in PC/notebook, hardware, or related tech industry is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin Chinese strongly preferred (for cross-site and regional collaboration).

Preferred Certifications

• PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)

Business & Industry Expertise:

• PC Portfolio Management & Segmentation
• PC Pricing Strategy & BOM Cost Analysis
• Competitive Analysis & Market Intelligence
• PC Engineering & Design Fundamentals
• Notebook Design & Development Processes

Data Analytics & Technical:

• Statistical Analysis & Modeling (regression, hypothesis testing)
• Data Cleaning & Preparation
• Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
• SQL and/or Python/R for data analysis
• Business Intelligence Tools

Core Competencies:

• Business Acumen & Financial Analysis
• Executive Communication & Presentation
• Problem-Solving with Data-Driven Approaches
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity Impact & Scope

• Impacts multiple functions and drives strategic initiatives that influence product portfolio decisions, cost structure, and market competitiveness at the business unit level.
• Directly supports executive decision-making through strategic analysis and recommendations.

Complexity

• Works on highly complex strategic problems requiring synthesis of market data, technical specifications, cost models, and business objectives; analysis requires evaluation of multiple interdependent factors and trade-offs to drive optimal business outcomes. Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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