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Team Manager, IP Service Operations

R155-BelgradePosted 1 weeks ago
FULL_TIMEonsite

Job Description

We’re looking for a people-focused Team Manager who enjoys building strong teams, driving performance, and making things run better every day. In this role, you’ll lead a dynamic operations team, keep a close eye on key metrics, and turn insights into meaningful improvements. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, champion new ideas, and create an environment where your team feels supported, motivated, and ready to perform at their best. If you like balancing people leadership with problem-solving and continuous improvement, this role is a great fit for you.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments 

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

  • 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years of experience in IP field

  • Good understanding of the Trademark process and team interdependencies

  • Proficient MS Office skills

  • Proficient level of English

It would be great if you also have… 

  • Previous team leadership experience

  • Good understanding of the Trademark process and team interdependencies

What will you be doing in this role? 

  • Be responsible for achieving KPIs such as SLA, Lead Time, OPE, Utilization, Quality, and overall efficiency; work with the team to track performance metrics and develop preventive and corrective action plans, including cross-utilization where needed

  • Prepare project plans, ensure governance on key initiatives, and manage stakeholder engagement and communication to support business success

  • Drive process improvements, new initiatives, and automation efforts; implement solutions to mitigate operational issues

  • Anticipate hiring needs and drive recruitment to secure the right talent

  • Drive colleague engagement within the team and across the broader group

  • Manage people-related processes, including performance discussions, coaching, mentoring, tracking team progress, handling escalations, and acting as a communication channel between the team and stakeholders

  • Conduct performance reviews (mid-year and year-end), address performance concerns, and support succession planning

About the Team   

The team consists of Service Operations IP Analyst, Senior IP Analyst, IP Lead, IP SME and Team Manager. You will be leading a team of 12-15 FTEs and professionals, setting it up in a way that this team delivers on the objectives described above. This is a Team Manager role within Service Operations, responsible for the Trademark Renewals service.

Benefits: 

  • Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum

  • Private Health Insurance

  • Paid Lunch

  • Yearly Bonus

  • Yearly Merit Plan

  • My Learning Platform

  • Fit Pass

  • Life Insurance

  • Accident Insurance

  • Company bicycles for rent free of charge

Hours of Work   

This is a full-time position, CET working hours. This is a hybrid position working in the office for a minimum of 3 days every other week.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all  qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.

Team Manager, IP Service Operations at Clarivate | Renata