Hybrid IP Project Manager

at Questel

• Job title: IP Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tianjin City, China

About the role

• IP Project Manager at Questel managing client patent projects, ensuring timely and quality deliverables. Collaborating with teams to meet client needs and organizing projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive and confirm project requests from clients; prepare and send estimates as assigned
• Collaborate with Sales to develop an account cost structure which meets client needs
• Train internal teams on and document client expectations
• Develop a schedule for project completion that accurately allocates the correct resources to the project requirements
• Regularly review the project schedule with the project team and revise as needed
• Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to successful completion
• Ensure project outputs follow national patent law requirements, including content, formatting, and filing deadlines
• Find ways to meet occasionally tight and non-negotiable deadlines
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including the client and appropriate staff on the progress of the project and account
• Perform quality control measures on projects prior to delivery to clients
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and requirements related to projects and their accounts
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality while adhering to client expectations
• Prepare and deliver completed projects to clients, or ensure delivery is made to client designees by those deemed responsible
• Monitor and mediate the flow of information among team members through effective communication methods and techniques
• Participate in and/or lead process improvement initiatives for the benefit of the team and the organization
• Foster teamwork by working cooperatively and effectively with others to resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress toward goals
• Keep abreast of relevant industry and country laws and news, mentor and train others accordingly
• Provide feedback to Program Manager to improve Company proprietary software for accurately tracking the project lifecycle
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience as a Project Manager
• PMP certification preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in training and mentoring teams
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and dynamic presentation skills
• Willingness to occasionally manage and deliver projects during non-standard hours
• Demonstrated skills in project management, negotiations and problem-solving
• Outstanding planning, scheduling, and coordination skills
• Ability to stay on task with minimal supervision and regularly report on progress
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills a plus
• Knowledge of patent filing requirements and timelines a plus
• Fluent in English
• Fluency in a second language, other than English, a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development