Director – Forward Deployed Engineering

Lenovo

FDE Director leading engineers who embed AI, automation, and intelligent workflows across Lenovo’s business functions. Building scalable delivery practices and measurable user adoption.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeMorrisville • California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $280,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading technical teams and delivering AI solutions, with a strong focus on user adoption and operational excellence. Proficient in defining delivery standards, playbooks, and engaging with business stakeholders to drive impactful AI transformations.

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AI Solution DevelopmentTeam LeadershipMicrosoft AI PlatformsTechnical ConsultingUser Adoption Strategies

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSolutions EngineeringApplied AIPrototypingTroubleshootingEngineering JudgmentChange EnablementProcess Redesign

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Copilot StudioAzure OpenAIMicrosoft 365Power PlatformAutomation Tooling

Industry Keywords

Forward Deployed EngineersIntelligent Workflow SolutionsDelivery StandardsBusiness Impact Measurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers embedded in business functions
Partner with Domain Leaders and subject matter experts to map workflows, identify pain points, and surface high-value AI opportunities
Set standards for translating business problems into scoped, deliverable use cases
Guide the design and development of AI solutions using Microsoft AI and productivity platforms, RAG pipelines, agent workflows, automation tooling, and custom development
Coach the team to prototype quickly, test with real users, and iterate in short sprint cycles
Define reusable FDE methods, playbooks, delivery standards, and quality expectations
Hold the team accountable for user adoption and technical delivery
Review post-deployment feedback and improve the FDE operating model
Shape engagement models, role expectations, reusable assets, and business-impact measurement mechanisms
Bridge business stakeholders, FDEs, data teams, and platform partners
Provide executive-level updates on progress, risks, adoption outcomes, and tradeoffs
Build a scalable FDE practice for Lenovo Solutions & Services Group’s company-wide AI transformation program

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 or more years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, applied AI, or a closely related technical leadership role
Experience managing technical teams
Strong technical depth and willingness to be hands-on when needed
Experience reviewing designs, troubleshooting complex issues, validating prototypes, and making sound engineering decisions
Experience leading teams that build and deploy AI, automation, or intelligent workflow solutions in real business settings
Preferred experience with Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform
Ability to explain technical decisions in plain language and coach FDEs through complex delivery situations
Ability to define operating models, delivery playbooks, technical standards, and talent development practices
Strong engineering judgment and hands-on depth to review solution approaches and guide teams
Background in technical consulting, solutions architecture, customer-facing engineering, or field engineering leadership
Experience with change enablement, user adoption, or process redesign alongside technical delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work eligibility
Hybrid schedule for employees within commuting distance of Chicago, IL or Raleigh, NC: three days in the office and two days working from home each week
Bonuses and/or commissions may be available
Lenovo benefits package
Equal opportunity employment
Accommodation support for the application process