Intellectual Property Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intellectual Property Operations Manager to lead a global team in optimizing legal operations. This role involves managing IP tools, collaborating with IT, and ensuring data integrity while driving strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IP operations, strong project management skills, and the ability to work across diverse teams. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of legal operations.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in IP Operations and IP Software.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Experience with vendor contracts and data migration.

Responsibilities

• Manage IP Department’s tools and technology portfolio.
• Collaborate with corporate IT for new technology solutions.
• Document policies and develop online resources for training.

Skills

IP Operations Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

IP Management Systems

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01.05.2025

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15.06.2025

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an IP Operations Manager in Boston, MA, Raleigh, NC, Paris, France, Grenoble, France or London, UK. As the IP Operations Manager of a Global IP Operations Team, you will join a talented and collaborative global group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals to provide operations support and work directly with global legal internal stakeholders, IT support, and department leadership to implement and optimize legal operations processes, such as contract, patent or trademark filing, knowledge management, and e-billing. Collaborate on IT roadmap planning, data analysis, and Global Business Legal Department services. This position will manage all the software tools pertaining to Intellectual Property.

What will you do?

1. Manage and oversee IP Department’s tools and technology portfolio and identified roadmap, including vendor selection, implementation, testing, global roll-out, and training for new software and tools for IP Groups.
2. Assure IP data integrity and consistency by managing the technology portfolio, collaborating with IP Dept. teams, tracking system performance, leveraging technology solutions, and contributing to internal practice and procedure documentation.
3. Be the lead liaison and an active project team participant for work with corporate IT team dedicated to Intellectual Property, including reviewing/assessing potential new technology solutions, Requests for Information to Request for Proposal, new system launches, data migrations, system upgrades, and product enhancements.
4. Track the progress and performance of the Intellectual Property Software system IT integrations in close coordination with the corporate IT team.
5. Identify opportunities to leverage technology solutions to resolve business challenges including reducing workload, increasing data quality, AI/data analytics adoption, sustainability, accessibility, and collaboration.
6. Create self-help tools (dashboards, toolkits, on-demand trainings/FAQs, etc.) to support knowledge management throughout the function.
7. Document existing policies, procedures, and guidelines; develop online resources and training; and formulate education plans around such policies/processes.
8. Advance the IP department’s digital and operational strategic priorities and manage critical IP projects and processes to support legal and business objectives.
9. Identify core and extended project team members with the right experience; communicate tasks and expectations clearly.
10. Manage Vendors for IP initiatives, projects, and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) with a focus in Business or Technology preferred.
• 8-10 years relevant experience in IP Operations and IP Software.
• Experience working with large, geographically dispersed teams preferred.
• Strong project management experience, understanding of full project lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of patent, design, and trademark filing procedures.
• Strong technical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and IP technology tools.
• Experience with vendor contracts, IP management systems, and data migration.
• Strong strategic, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Ability to develop policies and standards, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing external counsel and vendors.
• Ability to influence and work effectively across global teams.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Join Schneider Electric and contribute to a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future.