Senior Project Manager

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Role purpose

IDP is working on a transformative initiative aimed at delivering a high-impact, low-cost solution to global learners. We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong leadership, stakeholder influence, and cross-cultural experience to drive this market-facing product rollout.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-visibility project that spans continents, integrates newly acquired companies, and delivers a product that touches every part of our business.

What you'll be responsible for

• Leading end-to-end delivery of a consumer-facing product, from concept to launch
• Managing multi-stream projects across global time zones (Australia, Europe)
• Driving governance, budgeting, resource planning, and benefits realization
• Influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Collaborating with internal and external teams, including newly acquired entities
• Producing high-quality documentation and reporting for executive visibility
• Aligning delivery with internal SaaS infrastructure and external market needs

What you'll bring

• 10+ years of experience in software product/project delivery
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills – calm, respectful, and confident
• Proven ability to lead across cultures and geographies
• Experience working with acquired companies and navigating integration challenges
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Availability for regular early evening calls (3–7 PM AU time)
• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) preferred

Bonus Skills:

• Background in software product manufacturing
• Exposure to broad business functions – finance, marketing, product, operations
• Familiarity with innovation and product testing