Project Portfolio Governance Manager

Location: London; 50% hybrid working with two to three days onsite

Company

hirify.global is a global news organisation providing journalism, information, and digital services.

What you will do

• Lead portfolio intake and demand management, reviewing new initiatives and identifying duplication, consolidation opportunities, and suitable delivery pathways.
• Shape proposals with collaborators and ensure submissions meet governance, impact, and investment standards.
• Assess risks, dependencies, opportunity costs, trade-offs, benefits, and capacity impacts to support prioritisation.
• Lead portfolio capacity planning and support quarterly and annual planning cycles with analysis and recommendations.
• Produce governance reporting, monitor delivery against approved business cases, and provide actionable portfolio insights.
• Improve portfolio management tools, reporting, governance frameworks, and outcome-based investment practices.

Requirements

• Experience leading enterprise portfolio management, PMO/VMO leadership, or strategic programme governance.
• Strong understanding of technology change and experience assessing investment opportunities across multiple technical teams.
• Strong financial competence, including evaluating investment value, benefits, and return on investment.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and collaborator management skills, including engagement with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate strategic objectives into prioritisation frameworks and governance processes.

Nice to have

• Experience in media, publishing, digital subscription, or technology-led organisations.
• Experience with Agile delivery environments and product operating models.
• Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management, MoP, SAFe LPM, or enterprise PPM platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with two to three onsite days and flexible working pattern requests where feasible.
• Generous annual leave and medical coverage.
• Inclusive parental leave packages and discounted gym memberships.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community.
• Collaborative, inclusive workplace focused on development, wellbeing, and diverse perspectives.