Learning Portfolio Manager

Intertek; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Sydney CBD office

Job summary

Intertek SAI Global seeks a commercially minded Learning Portfolio Manager to lead the development, performance and continuous improvement of our professional learning portfolio. You will blend strategic product leadership with practical learning design across classroom, virtual and digital solutions, collaborating with internal experts and external partners.

You will own the portfolio from market research and development through to implementation, commercial performance and ongoing

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in product management, learning portfolio management or similar.
• Experience managing learning products from concept through development, launch and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design and digital learning technologies.
• Practical experience working with LMS platforms and online content management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, external suppliers, budgets and competing priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen, including market research, product performance analysis and financial management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience working within an RTO and understanding of Australian VET sector.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, development and ongoing management of learning products.
• Identify new product opportunities through market research and customer insights.
• Develop business cases and assess commercial viability, pricing and product positioning.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, ensuring learning solutions remain relevant and competitive.
• Oversee design, development and maintenance of classroom-based, virtual and online programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality learning solutions.

Skills

Product management

Learning portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Project delivery

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tertiary qualification in adult education/learning/business

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

We're looking for a commercially minded and hands-on Learning Portfolio Manager to lead the development, performance and continuous improvement of our professional learning portfolio.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic product leadership with practical learning design and development, working across classroom-based, virtual and digital learning solutions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Global Quality and Compliance - Assurance Learning function, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of learning products, overseeing everything from market research and product development through to implementation, commercial performance and ongoing improvement.

You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, instructional designers and external development partners to deliver high-quality, engaging and commercially successful learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, development and ongoing management of learning products.

Identify new product opportunities through market research, competitor analysis and customer insights.

Develop business cases and assess commercial viability, pricing and product positioning.

Manage the full product lifecycle, ensuring learning solutions remain relevant, competitive and aligned with market needs.

Learning Design & Digital Development

Oversee the design, development and maintenance of classroom-based, virtual and online learning programs.

Apply contemporary instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies to create engaging learner experiences.

Manage external instructional designers, content developers, subject matter experts and multimedia specialists.

Work hands-on with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including uploading, configuring, testing and maintaining online courses.

Support online assessments, learner progress tracking, course completion reporting and basic LMS troubleshooting.

Ensure learning products meet relevant AQF requirements, Exemplar Global standards and competency frameworks.

Project & Stakeholder Management

Manage multiple learning development projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.

Build strong relationships with internal teams, technical experts and external development partners.

Coordinate course reviews, content updates and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with global learning teams to promote consistency, innovation and content sharing.

Manage product development budgets, resource allocation and financial performance.

Monitor portfolio profitability, product performance and customer feedback.

Partner with sales and marketing teams to support product launches, positioning and commercialisation.

Identify opportunities to improve portfolio efficiency, learner satisfaction and business growth.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings a strong combination of learning product management, instructional design knowledge, commercial awareness and project delivery experience.

To be successful, you'll bring:

5+ years' experience in product management, learning portfolio management or a similar role.

Demonstrated experience managing learning products from initial concept through to development, launch and ongoing maintenance.

Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design and digital learning technologies.

Practical experience working with LMS platforms and developing, managing or maintaining online learning content.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, external suppliers, budgets and competing priorities.

Strong commercial acumen, including market research, product performance analysis and financial management.

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.

Experience working within an RTO and an understanding of the Australian VET sector.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Highly Regarded:

Experience within auditing, quality management, compliance or risk management training.

Familiarity with ISO standards and Exemplar Global requirements.

Experience developing AQF-aligned training products and learning pathways.

A tertiary qualification in adult education, learning, business or a related discipline.

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Why Join Intertek SAI Global?

At Intertek SAI Global, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of professional learning solutions that support organisations and individuals in building capability, maintaining compliance and achieving excellence.

Strategic influence: Shape the direction and future of a diverse professional learning portfolio.

Variety and innovation: Work across digital, virtual and classroom-based learning solutions.

Global collaboration: Partner with experienced professionals and subject matter experts across the business.

Flexible working: Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement based from our Sydney CBD office.

Meaningful impact: Develop learning products that help professionals and organisations enhance their skills and capabilities.

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