IT Project Consultant

IT Project Consultant (Beijing, China)
Our client is offering a Term to Perm contract (ask for details)

Our client is a full practice intellectual property firm with established offices in South-East Asia. They provide comprehensive legal services on all aspects of trademarks, designs, patents, copyright prosecution and litigation, anti-counterfeiting strategies and IP as well as domain names portfolio management.

Our client is seeking an experienced IT professional with proven skills in AI and knowledge of the most recent innovation and technology in the IT field to conduct a market search for a new case management software and who is able to effectively communicate and interface with our clients Partners, managers, employees and with the vendors in China or abroad in both English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities:
Understanding of the current internal software (Patricia) and its limits;
Understanding of internal processes and improvement needed;
A search for a new suitable case management software which will allow our client to be in line with the most recent technology like flexibility, ability to interface and interact with clients (e.g.: online instructions), modular architecture, in line with the most recent A.I. philosophy, electronic filing, and recording of legal docs, deadline management, ad-hoc reporting with flexibility
Put together an analysis of the result of the current situation and the recommendations for new software for GM, Partners, and CEO including the software(s) recommended, reasons, pros, and controls, costs; implementation plan with timelines and resources needed;
Finish other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
An expert IT person with proven skills and experience in the IT field with knowledge of the latest innovations and technologies + A.I.
Able to effectively communicate and interface with Partners, managers, and employees and with the vendors in China both in mandarin (for foreigners basic notions of Mandarin required) and English.
(If Expat) must hold a working visa valid for China Mainland or meet the qualifications for getting a working or internship visa
Strong Project Management skills
Bachelors degree or above. Major in English or Law
At least 5 years of experience within the IT sector, preferably in International Law firms
Good written and verbal English and Mandarin communication skills
Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with all office personnel, clients, and officials
Ability to make decisions and work well under pressure
Ability to prioritize goals and schedule the working day accordingly
Build and maintain close working relationships with colleagues and clients
Must be able to work independently but integrate well in a team-oriented environment
Excellent attention to detail, proactivity, and confidentiality
Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Writer, etc
Technical Management, Technical Understanding, Analyzing Information, Informing Others, Staffing, Problem Solving, Data Center Management, Developing Budgets, Coordination, Strategic Planning, Quality Management