Project Manager - Senior - Law

Overview

This role supports the organization’s legal function with senior-level responsibility for intellectual property matters, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, and partnership with business stakeholders. The position is off-site/remote, with a base in Indianapolis, IN and some travel to Columbus, IN.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent prosecution and support implementation of IP strategy.
• Prepare and file US patent applications; assist with filings in other jurisdictions, including responses to foreign office actions.
• Participate in internal patenting committees.
• Conduct invention disclosure interviews to identify new patentable ideas.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on the IP team; develop understanding of the business environment and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Share in management of outside counsel relationships.
• Support large and/or complex matters worldwide.
• Provide project and matter management with appropriate supervision.
• Lead improvement and issue-resolution projects.
• Work with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and challenges.
• Instruct and supervise outside counsel and consultants as needed.
• Evaluate patents and potential infringement issues; conduct competitive landscape reviews.
• Oversee outside counsel’s preparation of patent applications for filing.

Requirements

• Analytical reasoning: ability to evaluate and analyze data and information, draw conclusions, and present arguments based upon analysis.
• Influencing: encourages others to change mindset/behaviors; gains commitment to produce high-quality work.
• Communication (written and verbal): clearly communicates messages and ideas to a variety of audiences and levels within the organization.
• Relationship management: builds trust and creates value across functions and business partners.
• Conflict management: manages differing opinions and refocuses them toward fair, collaborative resolution.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines: electrical engineering, computer science, material science, physics, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Significant level of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience, required.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence in the IP space

Preferred Qualifications

• Prepared and prosecuted at least 50 patent applications.
• At least 5+ years of relevant intellectual property experience, including global and domestic patent prosecution; developing patent strategies; conducting patent analysis; and global IP portfolio management.
• Experience with AI tools and AI prompting.
• Experience with diesel engines.
• Experience with data centers.

Preferred Education, Licenses, Certifications

• Registered Patent Agent or Attorney.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good faith estimate): $105,600 to $158,400.
• Final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Location

• Indianapolis, IN (with some travel to Columbus, IN).
• Off-site/remote role.

Employment Information

• Job type: Exempt – Experienced.
• Relocation package: No.
• 100% on-site: No.

Equal Opportunity and Work Authorization

• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• Right to work will be validated using E-Verify in connection with Form I-9 work authorization requirements.