Manjit Gill

About Manjit Gill

With 30+ years in technology leadership, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and operational excellence. As VP of IP Operations at Qualcomm, I’ve driven AI-powered transformation, global IP strategy, and vendor optimization—delivering measurable value and sustainable growth. My journey spans product management, engineering, and marketing, with a proven track record in building high-performing teams, modernizing operations, and scaling solutions worldwide. I’m passionate about aligning technical vision with business goals, championing digital transformation, and empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. Inventor on 160+ patents, I bring a unique blend of technical depth, business acumen, and collaborative leadership to every challenge.

Experience

1. Vice President Intellectual Property Operations

   高通

   May 2016 — Present

   Global IP operations leadership across a large, complex portfolio; deliver enterprise-scale transformation, cost optimization, and compliance- Drove AI/LLM-enabled processes (document drafting support, prosecution workflows, translations, invoice exception handling), improving cycle time, quality, and throughput while maintaining legal standards- Built forecasting & analytics capabilities (portfolio modeling, disclosure forecasting, scenario planning) to guide multi‑year budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management- Led vendor strategy & performance management (RFP processes, SLA/SLO frameworks, composite scorecards, governance), improving on‑time delivery, quality, and budget adherence- Scaled a global operating model and shared‑services footprint; standardized SOPs, dashboards, and controls to support follow‑the‑sun execution- Enhanced licensing and litigation readiness with robust claim‑charting pipelines, publication workflows, and analytics supporting SEP and standards‑related programs- Partnered cross‑functionally (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Business Units) to align IP strategy with product roadmaps and innovation priorities.Keywords: IP operations, patent portfolio management, RFP, AI/LLM, RAG, automation, prosecution, docketing, annuities, forecasting, financial modeling, governance, vendor management, SLA/SLO, SEP, 3G/4G/5G/6G, Wi‑Fi, video codecs, analytics, global shared services, change management, Tableau/BI, IP management platforms.

Education

• McGill University

  Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Control Systems

  1989 — 1993

• UC San Diego

  Intellectual Property Law Cert Program, Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights

  2011 — 2013

• San Diego State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship

  1999 — 2003

• Dawson College

  Jr. College, Pure and Applied Science

  1987 — 1989

• UC Berkeley Extension

  Data Science

  2019 — 2019