Technical Partnerships Specialist/Manager (Emerging Tech Lab)

HIGHLIGHTSHybridFull-TimeEmerging Platform & Tech Partnership Team LOCATIONSanta Clara CA Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise Lifes Good embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions Media Entertainment Solutions Vehicle Solutions and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy Jeong-do Management embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of Customer-Value Creation and People-Oriented Management these values shape our corporate culture fostering creativity diversity and integrity. At LG we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.At LG we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.Technical Business Partnerships SpecialistManagerLG Electronics | Emerging Technology Lab | Santa Clara CaliforniaThe OpportunityHelp turn emerging technologies into business opportunities. LG is seeking an experienced technical business development professional who can connect research and engineering capabilities with customer needs identify promising partners and advance collaborations with practical business value.You will work with Emerging Technology Lab leaders engineers researchers and LGs HQ CTO centers and labs to bring innovative technologies closer to commercialization. A key focus will be Private AI and privacy-preserving AI including secure AI confidential computing encrypted AIML privacy-preserving data analytics and next-generation agentic AI platforms.About the Team - LGs Emerging Technology LabLGs Emerging Technology Lab ETL is the catalyst for technological innovation within LGs CTO organization. Based in Silicon Valley and New Jersey we drive excellence across the CTO organization and LGs business units by pioneering select emerging technology areas. As a Center of Excellence CoE we define and shape key technology domains setting strategic directions that foster impactful internal and external partnerships and deliver measurable business value.What You Will DoIdentify opportunities. Assess the labs technology portfolio conduct market research and competitive analysis and identify potential partners customer needs and opportunities for technical and business collaboration.Recommend priorities. Evaluate opportunities and recommend portfolio priorities in partnership with lab leadership engineering and research teams and internal stakeholders across LGs business units and CTO organization.Connect technology with business needs. Engage prospects to understand their infrastructure technology gaps and operational needs. Collaborate with technical teams to develop proposals and value propositions that address those needs.Develop partnerships. Identify and evaluate technology partners for co-development joint R&D and licensing opportunities. Contribute to partnership structuring and negotiations coordinating technical and commercial terms with engineering legal and business leaders.Manage opportunities through execution. Manage assigned opportunities from prospecting and technical demonstrations through negotiations and closure with leadership guidance on deal strategy and approvals. Track progress and coordinate next steps across internal and external stakeholders.Communicate the value of innovation. Present technology capabilities and collaboration opportunities to senior business and technical audiences working with technical experts to communicate both capabilities and business value.How You Will WorkYou will work independently on day-to-day activities under general supervision with guidance on new initiatives and significant partnership decisions. You will use sound judgment to evaluate diverse opportunities recommend practical next steps and translate evolving business and technical requirements into actionable plans.What You BringA bachelors degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience in business development andor product management or an MBA and at least 3 years of relevant experience.Industry experience in software AI security system-on-chip SoC or IoT with the ability to understand technical capabilities and connect them to market opportunities.Experience evaluating business opportunities developing partner or customer relationships and advancing cross-functional initiatives.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including experience with market research competitive analysis and data-informed recommendations.The ability to navigate evolving requirements organize work and move opportunities forward in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and explain technical concepts in a business context.A demonstrated ability to influence decisions and build alignment across teams.Additional Experience We ValueAn M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field.Experience with Private AI privacy-preserving technologies confidential computing encrypted AIML or agentic AI platforms.Experience in the digital advertising ecosystem such as AdTech connected TV CTV or data-driven advertising platforms.Why LGThis role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of emerging technology and business development collaborating directly with researchers engineers and business leaders across LG. Your work will help identify where new technical capabilities can address customer needs and build partnerships that move concepts toward productization.At LG we make products and services that make lives better easier and happier-from home appliances and consumer electronics to vehicle components robotics energy solutions digital signage and air conditioning. We encourage individual approaches to challenges recognize performance and skill and provide equal merit-based opportunities for growth.Our benefits include 100 company-paid premium medical dental and vision benefits an employer-matching 401k eleven paid holidays per year and paid time off.The DetailsLocation Santa Clara CA HybridLevel we are open to hiring this position at a SpecialistManager level depending on experience.Compensation the salary range posted is between 110k-180k. This is determined by the level and experience of the candidate. HYBRIDRecruiting Range110000-180000 USDBenefits Offered Full-Time EmployeesNo-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical dental vision and prescription benefits.Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives varies by role.Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning social behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities.Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.Benefits Offered TemporaryContractors Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.Privacy Notice to California ApplicantsApplicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at 973-477-7090 orsupportlg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.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.