Technical Partnerships Specialist/Manager (Emerging Tech Lab)

The role

This person will identify and develop technical business partnerships to turn emerging technologies into business opportunities. They will work with researchers and engineers to connect technical capabilities with customer needs, focusing on areas like Private AI.

What you will do

• Identify opportunities through market research and competitive analysis
• Recommend portfolio priorities in partnership with lab leadership and engineering
• Engage prospects to understand infrastructure and technology gaps
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop proposals and value propositions
• Identify and evaluate technology partners for co-development, joint R&D, and licensing
• Contribute to partnership structuring and negotiations
• Manage opportunities from prospecting through negotiations and closure
• Present technology capabilities to senior business and technical audiences

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience in business development and/or 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
• Experience evaluating business opportunities, developing partner or customer relationships, and advancing cross-functional initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and data-informed recommendations
• Ability to navigate evolving requirements and organize work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence decisions and build alignment across teams

Nice to have

• An M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field
• Experience with Private AI, privacy-preserving technologies, confidential computing, encrypted AI/ML, or agentic AI platforms
• Experience in the digital advertising ecosystem, such as AdTech, connected TV (CTV), or data-driven advertising platforms

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premium medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-matching 401(k)
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives
• Access to confidential mental health resources
• Personal fitness goal incentives
• Paid parental leave
• Support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance

About the company

LG Electronics is a global technology leader with a presence in over 290 locations. Their portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.