[Hiring] Senior Project Manager - Law @Cummins

Role Description

We are looking for a talented Project Manager - Senior - Law to join Cummins Inc. team remotely. This is an exciting opportunity based in Indianapolis, IN, with some travel to Columbus, IN, and offers diverse in-house intellectual property related responsibilities.

As patent counsel/agent, you will provide advice and service on patent preparation and prosecution; and related portfolio management including:

• Evaluating patents and potential infringement issues
• Conducting competitive landscape reviews
• Overseeing outside counsel's preparation of patent applications for filing

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Manage patent prosecution; participate in and implement IP strategy, including preparing and filing US patent applications and assisting in filing applications in other jurisdictions and other foreign office actions
• Participate in internal patenting committees
• Conduct invention disclosure interviews to identify new patentable ideas
• Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders on the IP team; develop a strong grasp of the business environment; effectively partner with stakeholders to identify and design needed improvements; provide practical advice within the appropriate business context; understand and manage client expectations
• Share in management of outside counsel relationships
• Support large and/or complex cases and matters worldwide
• Responsible for project and matter management with appropriate supervision
• Provide support and leadership in 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Prepared and prosecuted at least 50 patent applications
• At least 5 plus 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

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Company Description

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.