Overview Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions business area is looking for an IP Protection Manager to join our legal and compliance team and manage our IP protection activities reporting to our VP, Business Area General Counsel and Compliance Officer. Location This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Morton, Illinois or Tucson, Arizona. Company Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Responsibilities Manage our internal patent process, shepherding invention disclosure from internal submission through patent grant with our external counsel. Liaise with our internal engineering, research and development, and accounting/finance teams and external counsel. Become thoroughly familiar with our patent portfolio and corporate strategy, and keep the portfolio aligned with the strategy. Monitor the activities of competing parties in the marketplace and provide regular summaries to management. Keep current on technology developments within Hexagon AS's space. Work closely with product and engineering management to ensure appropriate IP protection for product lines and key technology areas. Monitor spending and plan activities within an annual budget. Qualifications Must Have B.Sc. in engineering, applied mathematics or applied physics and 7 years of experience. Project management experience, = 2 years experience. Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with audiences of varying technical knowledge. Nice To Have Strong understanding of positioning and localization. Able to comprehend descriptions of technical methods and do comparative analysis. Geomatics specific knowledge. Experience with patenting technology. Programming ability – be able to read C/C++ or Matlab code. Be able to read schematics. M.Sc. in engineering, applied mathematics or applied physics and 5 years experience. Key Success Factors Intellectually curious. Inherently well organized, in thoughts and record keeping. Self starter, able to work independently. Care about work – get the big picture but remain diligent about details. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address. #J-18808-Ljbffr