Intellectual Property Manager

About the Team

Reporting to the Director - Legal, the Intellectual Property Manager will form a key role in the broader RDA Legal and Commercial Team. Additionally, the Intellectual Property Manager will work closely with the Land 400 Project Team to ensure an aligned approach to deliver the Land 400 product to the customer.

About the Role

The Intellectual Property (IP) Manager is a key member of the Legal and Commercial Team. The IP Manager is responsible for managing all of RDA's IP licensing and ensuring that RDA meets its IP obligations to the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA). The role requires an excellent understanding of IP licensing and effective communication skills. The IP Manager works closely with the global group of Rheinmetall entities, suppliers forming part of the Rheinmetall supply chain and the project teams (including Land 400 Ph 2, HWC, MASS and other exciting projects).

As the Intellectual Property Manager, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Prepare and manage the RDA Intellectual Property register, tools and processes;
• Catalogue and manage IP licensing and rights in accordance with Commonwealth, Rheinmetall entity and sub-contractor requirements;
• Manage the transfer of IP rights between relevant parties to the Land 400 Phase 2 program;
• Ensure that subcontractors comply with their contractual obligations regarding IP and confidentiality;
• Drafting, negotiating and managing IP licenses and license obligations
• Train and provide guidance to RDA project personnel on the IP requirements and practices;
• Support the configuration management and engineering teams in relation to technical data licensing, storage, transfer and related contractual deliverables and obligations; and
• Support the Legal team to analyse any change in the IP clauses of contracts.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or equivalent;
• Experience in the negotiation, drafting and management of IP Licences;
• Knowledge and experience with ASDEFCON contracting standards and their application to IP;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, consultation and negotiation skills;
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised caf with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Applications will close on Friday 11 October 2024.