IP Portfolio Manager

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life‑changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking an IP Portfolio Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy !

The Intellectual Property Portfolio Manager, a key member of the Global Intellectual Property department, will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration between the legal and engineering teams to safeguard Vertiv's intellectual property. The primary focus of this role is managing an international patent portfolio, including processing invention disclosures, drafting patent applications, and overseeing outside counsel. Additionally, responsibilities encompass the development, implementation, and supervision of patent policies, procedures, and processes company-wide, as well as handling patent-related matters for EMEA and designated Business Units.

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Coordinate and lead regular patent committee meetings to evaluate invention disclosures and patent applications in compliance with international corporate intellectual property (IP) guidelines.
• Oversee the international invention disclosure process and manage a global patent portfolio in alignment with corporate and European Patent Office (EPO) guidelines.
• Establish and implement an efficient system for inventors to submit new inventions while ensuring compliance with EU standards.
• Generate and present reports relating to the portfolio’s status, key performance indicators, and performance to senior management and stakeholders, with a focus on European market considerations.
• Work closely with inventors and external counsel to draft high‑quality patent applications that meet International and European Patent Office (EPO) standards.
• Identify key performance metrics to optimize the patent prosecution process.
• Supervise the patent prosecution process, including responding to office actions and engaging with the EPO and national patent offices.
• Ensure consistency with the company’s IP strategy and European patent regulations.

What will make you successful?

• Preferred candidate will have at least 5 years of full‑time patent prosecution experience with a reputable law firm or company.
• Prior corporate Intellectual Property management experience is a plus.
• Minimum BS in Engineering or Physics; an MS or Ph.D. would certainly be valued (other engineering disciplines will be considered as well).
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills suitable engineering as well as executive management interaction.
• Licensed to practice in front of the European Patent Office or equivalent European Patent Convention Country.
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in patent management software solutions.
• Ability to work independently and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing patents with the ability to summarize the scope of the patents and communicate such scope (both orally and in written form) to a variety of stakeholders
• Proficiency in various software programs/patent searching platforms, such as IP.com or Questel

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High‑Performance Culture

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer‑First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers