IP Project Manager
Questel
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tianjin City • 🇨🇳 China
Visit company websiteJob Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementnegotiationsproblem-solvingplanningschedulingcoordinationanalytical skillsquality controlresource allocationpatent filing requirements
Soft skills
leadershiptrainingmentoringorganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsteamworkdecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreePMP certification