PDD Regional Business Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the IB

If you're looking to work for a global organization with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organization where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the Job

This position leads the annual scheduling process of 100+ Regional Events delivered by the IB and contracted partners, ensuring that the final schedule corresponds to the schools’ needs and offers consistent quality. They are also responsible for achieving enrolment targets that account for up to $8 million in revenue per region. Additionally, they serve as the organization’s relationship manager for over 20 high-value PD Provider Vendors, some of which are IB affiliated associations and networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the Income & Expense of the Regional and Outsourced portions of the PDD business, in collaboration with the Event Logistics Manager for the expense management of events. Provides regular and accurate I&E reports of Regional and Outsourced business to Senior PD Delivery Manager.
• Leads the scheduling process for regional events ensuring the annual offer of PD meets schools’ needs.
• Monitors workshop performance and make recommendations for changes to ensure enrolments meet budget targets.
• Responsible for a positive and productive working relationship with all contracted PD Providers ensuring timelines and deliverables as outlined in the contract are met.
• Review Regional and Provider event forecast reports to ensure PD is on track for attaining participant targets and alert PD Delivery Senior Manager of any events that are in danger of not performing on target.
• Responsible for the accuracy of Regional and PD Provider related data and reports in Salesforce.
• As assigned, support PD Delivery Senior Manager with global and regional initiatives related to professional development.

About You

• Bachelors’ degree required
• Extensive experience in vendor management and/or demand analysis.
• Experience in event planning & delivery
• Strong understanding and/or interest in the international education market for the region
• Exceptional negotiation skills and experience in diplomatic discussions and resolutions
• Geopolitical knowledge of region, particularly around education
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting and budgeting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Superior organizational and procedural skills - ability to maintain accuracy and provide correct information.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects through to completion

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits:

• 20% employer's CPF contribution
• S$1200 yearly flexible credits
• Minimum of 20 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the choice to buy or sell up to 3 days additional annual leave using flexible credits
• Life assurance 2x annual salary
• Flexible working hours due to nature of work
• Organisation sponsored learning opportunities for professional development
• Corporate passes to Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Gardens By The Bay