Salary: HG 16 Circa £68k
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract until 31 March 2030 (aligned to the delivery of the IB60 programme)
Location: Cardiff, UK
Hybrid working: Office attendance on an ad hoc basis
About the IB
The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
About the job
The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation, delivery and day-to-day project management of the IB@60 initiative, leading a multi-year global programme celebrating the International Baccalaureate’s 60th anniversary. Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications and key stakeholders, the postholder will oversee planning, governance, reporting, budgets, risks, communications and successful delivery of a global initiative designed to engage students, educators, alumni and wider IB communities.
Lead all aspects of the IB@60 initiative, ensuring successful delivery against objectives, timelines and budgets.
Coordinate planning, execution, monitoring and review across multiple project workstreams.
Line manage and support the project delivery team.
Develop project plans, milestones and deliverables aligned to sponsor expectations.
Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of key outputs.
Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
Provide accurate reporting on progress, outcomes and budget performance to senior stakeholders.
Oversee procurement activity, supplier contracts and governance requirements.
Drive effective communications and stakeholder engagement throughout the initiative.
Produce final impact reports, lessons learned and cost-benefit analysis following programme completion.
Degree qualified with project management qualifications desirable.
Proven track record delivering complex projects or strategic initiatives within international organisations.
Experience managing multi-stakeholder programmes and large-scale events or anniversary initiatives is advantageous.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, frameworks and governance.
Experience using project management software and reporting tools.
Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences.
Resilient, adaptable and able to work effectively in a changing environment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and mobilise support across the organisation.
UK employees
Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary
10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution
Enhanced family friendly benefits
25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays. The opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of leave each year
Life assurance 4x annual salary
Flexible working hours (core hours are 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm), 37.5 hours per week
Paid volunteering leave
Excellent continuous professional development
Opportunity & Belonging
We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.
