Product & Technical Partnerships Associate (contractor)

About The Company:

LG’s Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG we make products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good!” As a global leader, we strive for greatness not only in the products we make but in our people. That is why we are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team. We are currently seeking a contract Product & Technical Partnerships Associate to join the Emerging Technology Team based in Santa Clara, CA . This is a hybrid position.

Job Description:

• You will partner with the leaders of the Emerging Technology Department, along with engineers, and applied research teams to define and prioritize a compelling portfolio of innovative initiatives with a focus on creating the foundation for product experiences.
• You will participate in LGE’s internal efforts in identifying, evaluating and strategically promoting new technologies that align and advance LGE business units’ strategic direction.
• The Associate will also identify and contribute to strategic partnerships and collaborations. These collaborations can take the form of co-working, co-development, or licensing and will require ongoing comprehensive knowledge of LGE’s future plans and strategies.
• Be a part of multi-team collaboration between LGE CTO R&D and BU teams with a focus on external partners in North America.

Technology and Partnerships:

• Engage with leadership across business units to help define the HW/SW platform roadmap and create recommendations for executive approval.
• Adjust, influence and communicate the requirements and expectations to translate aspirational prototype experiences into feasibly deliverable ones.
• Work with the other functional and product leaders in the category business team to understand and help shape the multi-year category strategy and product pipeline
• Partner with Emerging Technology team members in the creation of new research proposals to ensure customer value proposition and validate high level technical feasibility.
• Introduce and shepherd important technologies within LG Electronics’ CTO organization and LGE Business Units.
• Identify, present and manage new partnership opportunities to accelerate Emerging Technologies roadmap.
• Research new disruptive technologies in North America in alignment to LG Electronics’ strategic directions

Required Education and Experience:

• MBA degree with a minimum of 1-year prior working experience in areas including R&D, product strategy, technical partnerships and strategy with proven experience managing external partnerships.
• Strong interests in the latest technologies such as AI (e.g. Gen AI, On-device AI, etc), 3D Asset creation & management, Security (Automotive, Next-generation), System on Chip, Future Emerging Technologies and so on
• Deep passion and insight for delivering value through innovation and technical excellence
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude and demonstrable strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to work in environments where requirements are loose and fuzzy while helping identify actionable work that gets answers necessary to move concepts towards productization
• Excellent interpersonal skills and solid communication with all levels of management
• Understanding of market research and data analysis
• Proven track record influencing decision making
• Knowledge of business operations and procedures

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At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies, where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.