Lead Operations Manager (Media Tech)

TL;DR

Lead Operations Manager (Media Tech): Translating strategic priorities into clear, sequenced portfolio outcomes with an accent on executive-level insight, risk management, and cross-team alignment. Focus on shaping portfolio governance and leading a team of operations managers to drive value across a complex digital product environment.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Hybrid, with presence at hirify.global offices in Cardiff, Glasgow, London, or Salford).

Salary: £65,400 - £87,133 per annum.

Company

The hirify.global is a world-renowned public service broadcaster committed to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences through innovative digital content.

What you will do

• Surface trade-offs and sequencing decisions across the digital portfolio.
• Identify cross-team dependencies and coordination risks to enable leadership intervention.
• Synthesise portfolio data into decision-ready narratives for executive forums.
• Lead and develop a team of Senior Operations Managers.
• Set standards and ways of working for the newly established Portfolio Alignment function.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to form a coherent view of delivery and investment context.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK.
• Proven experience operating in complex portfolio or programme environments.
• Strong ability to synthesise operational data into clear executive-level insights.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder influence skills, particularly with senior leadership.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and shape evolving ways of working.
• Analytical capability to interpret portfolio data and create decision-ready narratives.

Nice to have

• Experience preparing executive reporting or QBR materials.
• Background working with Product, Engineering, Data, Finance, and Operations leadership.
• Strong understanding of portfolio governance and delivery trade-offs.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week with hybrid working options.
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy 5 additional days.
• Defined pension scheme and competitive salary package.
• Discounted dental, health care, and gym memberships.
• Commitment to professional development and an inclusive, values-based environment.