About Wellspring

Wellspring Worldwide, Inc. is a leading provider of web-based software systems for managing research, technology commercialization, and innovation operations for universities, companies, government agencies, and independent labs. Founded in 2003, Wellspring has grown to serve over 500 organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, hospitals, and universities. The company’s flagship products—Evolve, Astria, Sophia & Flintbox—enable organizations to manage the entire innovation lifecycle, from discovery and IP management to commercialization and knowledge transfer.

Job Description

Wellspring believes in positive, lifelong customer relationships, and we seek a Managed Services leader who believes in the same value. As a Managed Services manager, you will support our clients post-implementation and ensure continued success in their operations through managing delivery of our Office as a Service (OaaS) support.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Manage a team of technology transfer operations staff who perform managed services work under billable service contracts for our Sophia and Evolve clients.

·       Coordinate and provide leadership and training for new and existing staff on this team.

·       Project manage, track and delegate work to ensure that contracts are being fulfilled as per SOW and that Wellspring is maintaining the target margins and staff utilization levels.

·       Ensure team members are managing their service contracts and recording their time accurately using the company’s project management and time recording system.

·       Coordinate and lead the initial kick-off calls for OaaS subscribers to align the expectations on what will be done per the SOW.

·       Work with marketing and sales to support business development activities to secure new clients. Provide support to scope and price SOWs for new OaaS contracts.

·       Provide technology transfer sector knowledge and expertise to assist other members of the company.  

Your Qualifications

·       7+ years of experience in delivery and managing technology transfer office operations

·       Team line management experience

·       An eye for detail and a passion for process

·       Track record of establishing and maintaining excellent client relationships

·       Excellent communication skills including writing, conversing and presenting

·       Strong leadership qualities

·       Existing network of peer-to-peer contacts across the technology transfer community

·       Excellent working knowledge of Wellspring’s IP management system, Sophia