Senior Privacy 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

Inviting applications from Privacy Professionals looking for a Senior Privacy Manager with a strong grasp of GDPR and a passion for global impact to join our dynamic Privacy & Compliance Team, based in the Philippines.

At IDP, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Privacy and Data Protection are not just compliance checkboxes—they’re core to our values.

As part of our global Legal & Governance unit, you’ll help drive privacy excellence across borders, cultures, and technologies.

What you will do

As Senior Privacy Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of IDP’s global privacy strategy. You’ll:

• Lead and enhance IDP’s Privacy Framework – manage privacy assets, update policies, and maintain our OneTrust platform.
• Advise on Privacy by Design – guide new initiatives, review impact assessments, and translate complex regulations like GDPR into clear, actionable advice.
• Drive global compliance – support regulatory change projects and ensure privacy practices align across regions.
• Manage privacy risks and incidents – identify, report, and help remediate privacy breaches while contributing to senior-level reporting.
• Empower the business – deliver training, raise awareness, and support teams in handling data subject rights and privacy queries.
• Collaborate across borders – work with stakeholders in tech, HR, marketing, and legal across IDP’s international footprint.
• Support broader compliance initiatives – contribute to IDP’s wider governance and assurance activities.

Who you are

• A privacy expert with GDPR knowledge and experience in regulatory change, privacy impact assessments, and privacy by design.
• A strategic thinker who can translate complex legislation into clear, actionable advice.
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Someone who values integrity, customer care, and continuous improvement.