JOB SUMMARY:

Title of Assignment: Senior Project Manager

Name of unit/sector: Standards Section, International Classifications and Standards Division, Infrastructure and Platforms Sector, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Place of Assignment: WIPO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

Expected places of travel (if applicable): N/A

Expected duration of assignment: up to 24 months maximum

1. Objective of the assignment

The post is located in the Standards Section of the International Classifications and Standards Division.

This Section is responsible for the Global Identifier project the status and results of which should be reported to the Committee on WIPO Standards (CWS).  The CWS provides a forum to adopt new or revised WIPO standards, policies, recommendations and statements of principle relating to intellectual property (IP) data, global information system related matters, information services on the global system, data dissemination and documentation.  This Section fosters collaborations among stakeholders and users in relation to IP data and documentation, and global IP information systems and services.

The main role of the incumbent is to manage the Global Identifier project.  The incumbent will contribute to the formulation and implementation of WIPO’s program for the development of balanced and effective international (normative) frameworks for IP in the field of WIPO Standards, and policies, recommendations and statements of principle related to IP data, global information system related matters, information services on the global system, data dissemination and documentation.  The incumbent will also contribute to bringing the IP community together to proactively address, at the global level, emerging issues and policy challenges relating to IP, innovation and creativity in terms of the way that IP offices and other stakeholders perform their work, the data they produce and the types of services they provide, including the utilization of new digital technologies.

An estimated duration of the project is 2 years with possible extension and the duration of the assignment will be dependent on the project.

2. Deliverables/services

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a. Oversee documentation and successful completion of Phase II of the Global Identifier project. Identify, analyze, plan and design project objectives, approach and scope based on business needs; manage the implementation, documentation and realization of benefits for the project.

b. Manage the project schedules in an agile manner in line with the high level plan; monitor project milestones, and key performance indicators; identify and resolve potential issues; track actual vs. projected expenses, analyze variances, and forecast expenditures; propose project risk remediation to project boards for review and decision-making; develop dashboards and other monitoring tools to track and effectively communicate to senior management the implementation progress.

c. Ensure that the Organization’s project management principles, policies and programs are followed and that controls are put in place regarding managing information and access to data.

c. Collaborate with all internal and external project stakeholders, taking into consideration their views and addressing issues; ensure that products and services are aligned with expectations and business needs.

d. Ensure the project is using best practice and keep abreast of technology developments in the context of IT application integration and user experience.

e. Lead and supervise the project team consisting of internal and external project team members, and external service providers; empower and motivate the team and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality; monitor and evaluate team performance against plans.

f. Estimate costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful delivery of the project to the agreed terms of reference; monitor costs, timescales and resources used, and take action where these deviate from agreed tolerances; maintain required financial records, using appropriate tools, for compliance and audit.

g. Ensure the elaboration of documents for tendering exercises, evaluate responses and coordinate the selection of service providers and vendors. Organize requirements into appropriate categories, clarify specifications of products and services to be procured.

h. Act as the liaison between the Organization and participating IP offices; between the Organization and IP industry users; between the Organization and suppliers, owning the relationship regarding the contracts on behalf of the Organization, enabling all communications to take place effectively and efficiently.

i. Ensure that the Phase II of the project is formally closed and, where appropriate subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured; produce appropriate documentation to support this process; and participate in the preparation of the next steps

j. Organize and participate in meetings related to WIPO global identifier

k. Perform other related duties as required.

3. Reporting 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Standards Section.

4. Profile 

Education (Essential)
­ Advanced university degree in business management, law, information technology or a related field.  A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience requested below may be acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

­ Certification in project management, e.g. PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programs or Agile.

Education (Desirable)
­ Certification in software development, data management or blockchain.

Experience (Essential)

­ At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including in managing medium to large projects with direct business impact; using industry standard program and project management methodologies, tools, and program and project planning and control techniques, including budget control.
­ Experience in process improvement or process standardization.
­ Experience in business analysis processes and methodologies.
­ Experience in managing teams of business analysts and developers.

Experience (Desirable)
­ Experience in an international environment, including the organization and coordination of technical discussions and meetings at international level.
­ Experience in identity management desirably across jurisdictions.
­ Experience in intellectual property prosecution processes such as application filings and registration systems.
­ Experience in standards, policies or recommendations relating to IP data, global IP information system related matters, IP information services on the global system, IP data dissemination and documentation.

Language (Essential)
­ Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)
­ Skills in program and project planning, including the ability to analyse, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, including the assessment and evaluation of risk.
­ Ability to foresee and evaluate impact of action on dependencies and take appropriate action.
­ Knowledge in intellectual property administration.
­ Knowledge and understanding of IP data, information and documentation.
­ Ability to elaborate and evaluate proposals from service providers.
­ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
­ Good knowledge of digital transformation technologies and their impact on IP ecosystem.
­ Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to work within strict time constraints and to meet deadlines.
­ Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensibility and respect for diversity.

5. Duration of contract and payment

­ Maximum of 24 months, however this will depend on the project duration.
­ Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Swiss francs (daily rate).

ABSTRACT:

World Intellectual Property Organization Senior Project Manager Switzerland WIPO Jobs 2024

World Intellectual Property Organization looking for “Senior Project Manager”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 11-Aug-24.

The World Intellectual Property Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 19/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Senior Project Manager to be based in , Switzerland. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: World Intellectual Property Organization

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Duty Station: , Switzerland

Country: Switzerland

Application Deadline: 11-Aug-24