EPITEC
Role:
Project / Program Manager (Non?IT) 3 — Intellectual Property Programs
Location:
Mossville, IL – Building AC (Onsite)
Rate:
$50/hr
Duration:
12?month contract
Shift:
1st Shift | 8 hours/day | Monday–Friday
Travel:
None
EPITEC is seeking a Project / Program Manager (Non?IT) 3 to support Intellectual Property (IP) programs within Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division. This role partners closely with engineering, legal, and strategy teams to ensure IP processes are embedded into product development and innovation efforts.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate non?IT projects, developing detailed plans and directing the integration of technical and business activities
- Manage and maintain the intellectual property portfolio, including patents and related documentation
- Track E&ES programs from an IP perspective to ensure compliance and strategic alignment
- Coordinate project and IP reviews with the IP Strategy Manager and IP Legal teams
- Schedule and facilitate invention capture sessions for new technologies
- Support IP integration at key development stages (NTI, Small Batch, NPI gateways)
- Drive execution of NDAs, MDAs, service agreements, and contract routing for approvals
- Ensure invention notification forms and patent filing decisions are completed prior to public disclosures
- Provide administrative and coordination support for Patent Review Board activities
What We’re Looking For
Experience:
- 5–7 years of project or program management experience (Master’s accepted with 3 years)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Legal, or related field
- No associate (2?year) degrees accepted
Certifications:
- PMI / PMP preferred
Internships:
- Not accepted as qualifying experience
Top Skills
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast?paced environment
Additional Skills
Required
- Familiarity with intellectual property processes, including patents and contracts
- Experience with IP portfolio management or legal support
Desired
- Knowledge of NDAs, MDAs, and service agreements
- Understanding of product development processes and innovation cycles
Soft Skills
Required
- Problem?solving and practical decision?making
- Strict confidentiality with sensitive IP and legal information
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship?building skills
Desired
- Proactive mindset and initiative?driven approach
- Adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment
Work Environment
- 100% onsite in Building AC, Mossville, IL
- Office?based role supporting engineering, legal, and IP strategy teams
- High interaction with internal stakeholders across E&ES programs
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