Intellectual Property Operations Manager

Schneider Electric; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Intellectual Property Operations Manager to enhance legal operations within their Global IP Operations Team. The successful candidate will oversee a variety of technology portfolios, collaborate with IT, and drive initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and data management.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in IP Operations and IP Software.
• Experience with large, dispersed teams and in-house multinational environments.
• Technical proficiency in IP technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage IP Department’s tools and technology portfolio.
• Oversee technology for IP operations and ensure data integrity.
• Act as liaison with corporate IT for IP-related projects.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

IP Management Systems

E-billing systems

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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.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and oversee IP Department’s tools and technology portfolio, including vendor selection, implementation, testing, global roll out, and training for new software and tools.
• Ensure IP data integrity and consistency by managing the technology portfolio, collaborating with IP teams, tracking system performance, and contributing to internal documentation.
• Act as the lead liaison with corporate IT for IP-related projects, including system assessments, data migrations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to resolve business challenges, increase data quality, and enhance collaboration and sustainability.
• Create self-help tools such as dashboards, FAQs, and training resources to support knowledge management.
• Document policies and procedures, develop online resources, and formulate training plans.
• Advance digital and operational priorities, managing critical IP projects to support legal and business objectives.
• Manage vendors for IP initiatives, projects, and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technology preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in IP Operations and IP Software.
• Experience with large, dispersed teams and in-house multinational environments.
• Strong project management skills, knowledge of patent, design, and trademark procedures.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and IP technology tools.
• Experience with IP Management Systems, e-billing systems, and data migration.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and relationship management skills.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement. The position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric values diversity and is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity employment.