Senior Program Manager
We are seeking a Senior IP Program Manager to lead and oversee foundational IP development projects across the organization. This role will coordinate with Corporate R&D, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, to ensure the efficient execution of IP-related initiatives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader with strong IP development process fluency, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
Place of work: Bratislava (job with occasional home office)
Working time: Flexible working hours (core time 9,30-15,00)
Salary: From 4 500 EUR, depends on candidate’s experience
Job description:
- Own end-to-end delivery of IP projects
- Create and review project plan including risk mitigation and effort/cost estimation
- Drive execution rigor using program management best practices, ensuring milestones, risks, and deliverables are clearly tracked, reported, and delivered on time
- Serve as central point of coordination between internal IP teams and BU customers. Report to management located in US.
- Facilitate governance forums, program reviews, and executive readouts on IP development strategy, status, and risks
- Review and continuously improve IP program management processes, tools, and metrics
- Partner with IP leadership to support organizational metrics, budgeting, forecasting
- Oversee the accuracy and usability of IP data across systems
- May indirectly lead a small team and mentor junior PMs
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field (university degree in Electrical Engineering is an advantage, advanced degree preferred)
- 15+ years of PM and industry experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills, understanding of IP processes, organizational, and risk management capabilities
- Proven experience managing highly cross-functional, high-stake initiatives
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