Senior Project Manager

IDP is a trusted leader in international education services that helps people study abroad and achieve their goals. As a key voice in the industry, IDP partners with educational institutions worldwide to connect them with the right students.

IDP also proudly co-owns IELTS, the world's leading English language proficiency test.

Established in Australia in 1969, IDP now operates in over 60 countries. While we've grown and evolved, our purpose remains the same: to empower people transform their lives through international education. Learn more at

Are you a seasoned project leader with gravitas, cross-cultural sensitivity, and a passion for delivering impactful products? Join us as Senior Project Manager to lead a bold initiative transforming English Language Testing through a globally scalable solution.

This is not just internal innovation – it's a market-facing product with real-world impact. You'll lead the charge in delivering a high-margin, low-cost solution that touches every part of the business, from finance and marketing to operations and stakeholder engagement.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a consumer-facing product, from concept to launch
• Manage complex, multi-stream projects across global time zones (AU/Europe)
• Drive governance, budgeting, resource planning, and benefits realization
• Influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including newly acquired entities
• Produce high-quality documentation and reporting for GLT-level visibility
• Align delivery with internal SaaS infrastructure and external market needs

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in software product/project delivery, ideally in Healthcare IT, Pharma, or SaaS
• 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 (1–2 times/year)
• Availability for regular early evening calls (3–7 PM AU time)
• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) preferred

Bonus

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

Why IDP?
Join a purpose-driven global leader in international education. Work with passionate colleagues in an agile, inclusive culture where your leadership drives real change.

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. Be part of our story, as we support you to create meaningful and rewarding experiences, grow your career with purpose, and celebrate as a global team.

If you identify as a member of an underrepresented community, we encourage you to apply, even if you feel you do not meet all the criteria, but have relevant skills, experience and capability that will enhance the role. At IDP, you can be yourself, be seen, heard, valued, and celebrated every day for your meaningful contributions. If you require any adjustments, let us know.

Some Other Benefits Include

• Work in our new 6 green star office, featuring creative collaboration zones and a focus on health and wellbeing.
• Professional development programs to grow your career.
• Two paid volunteer days every year to support our local communities.
• Stay energized with free fresh fruit and barista onsite.

We are evolving rapidly. This is an exciting time to join us as we transform the way people access global education and opportunities, through leveraging innovative technology and a creating a connected world.

Our people are always at the forefront of what we do.  We strive to provide workplaces that are truly diverse and representative of the communities that we work in, so our people feel empowered to bring their best and authentic selves to work.  We are focused on continuing to build a culture of inclusion and belonging by providing a safe work environment where all our people are encouraged to excel, be agile and creative, and seek new ways to solve meaningful problems.