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Job Details
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: Circa £52,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: IB Global Centre, Cardiff
Hybrid working opportunity – 1 day in office
About the International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) provides world‑class educational services to over 5,800 schools across 162 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.
About the Position
The International Baccalaureate is undergoing a bold digital transformation – and this is your opportunity to be part of it. As a Senior Product Specialist within our newly established Digital Office, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IB’s digital product ecosystem. This role is a cross‑functional Product role that will focus on partnering with the Head of Product in each of the Digital Domains, and the Digital Office’s Senior Leadership Team to ensure adoption of our Product Management Operating Model in line with IB’s strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
* Influence product strategy across interconnected domains, aligning with broader organizational goals, and owning transparent and well‑operated product processes.
* Develop a regular working relationship with the strategy team to bring IB strategic vision into new product concepts.
* Guide discovery and innovation efforts to unlock new value opportunities across portfolios.
* Partner with Head of Products to ensure long‑term strategic objectives are accommodated and balanced in roadmaps alongside ongoing operational work, maintaining high standards of delivery and operational excellence across each product domain.
* Support the Director of product in developing relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders (and the mechanisms to maintain effective relationships beyond direct line of sight) to drive alignment and investment in high‑impact work.
* Continuously monitor the education and edtech landscape, staying ahead of competitor moves, emerging technologies, and shifting user expectations to keep our products relevant and future‑ready.
* Accountability for product management tooling and technology selection and management to support operational needs in disciplinary functions.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in product management with a proven track record of delivering impactful digital products, preferably in complex or regulated environments.
* Deep understanding of product development lifecycle, user‑centered design, agile methodologies, and data‑driven decision‑making.
* Strong technical fluency; able to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes without needing to code.
* Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and storytelling skills, aligning cross‑functional teams around a clear vision.
* Demonstrated leadership in coaching and mentoring other product managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and high performance.
Benefits
* 10% employer pension contribution from first day of employment (minimum 3% contribution required from you)
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
* Flexi Hours with core hours 10am‑12pm and 2pm‑3pm; 37.5 hours per week flexibly scheduled
* Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
* Life assurance 4× annual salary
* Paid volunteering leave
* Flexible benefits allowance at 1.5% of your annual salary
* Excellent continuous professional development
* Health and wellness schemes
* Disability confident employer
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts on a range of products, including days out and gym memberships
* Cash‑back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers
* Employee assistance programme
* Free on‑site car parking
Applications
Applications are being received until 04 January 2026.
EEO Statement
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 suitably qualified applicants.
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