Manager, IP Operations & Governance

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our brands are among our most valuable enterprise assets. We are seeking a Manager, IP Operations & Governance to lead the operational backbone of our global intellectual property practice. This role owns the end-to-end delivery of IP operations and systems globally, ensuring world-class execution across patents, trademarks, design patents and related IP assets. Reporting to the VP, Head of Patents & Design, this position manages a team of IP paralegals and administrators based in Atlanta and partners closely with regional IP teams, external counsels, vendors, and our technology and platform partners worldwide. This role requires a digitally forward operational leader who actively embraces legal technology, AI-enabled tools, automation, and data analytics to drive efficiency, accuracy, portfolio visibility, and scalability across global IP operations. LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia REPORTING TO ; VP, Head of Patents & Design

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; legal, technical or business background preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IP operations experience, including people leadership.
• Strong knowledge of patent, trademark and design patent lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience with IP management systems (Anaqua, Clarivate, MarkMonitor).
• Demonstrated experience building SOPs, training programs and scalable operational models.
• Experience managing external counsel, vendors and global stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence, Digital Enablement & Global Capability Building
• Global IP Operations & Portfolio Governance
• IP Systems, Technology & Reporting
• Trademark, Design, Brand & Domain Operations
• Vendors, External Counsel & Standardization
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

Benefits

• Opportunity to steward and protect some of the world’s most iconic global brands.
• High-impact role supporting enterprise innovation and brand strategy.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture.
• Professional development and global exposure.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Platform to build future-ready IP operational capabilities at scale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager