Director, Technology Strategy and Portfolio (AI)

TL;DR

Director, Technology Strategy and Portfolio (AI): Shaping and coordinating the overall technology direction for hirify.global, acting as Chief of Staff to the CTO with an accent on strategy, portfolio governance, and financial planning. Focus on integrating AI opportunities into the technology portfolio and optimizing leadership rhythms to drive high-performance outcomes.

Location: Holborn, London

Company

A leading media and entertainment platforms company.

What you will do

• Partner with the CTO to evolve the technology strategy and translate ambitions into clear deliverables.
• Manage the overall technology portfolio, overseeing demand, dependencies, risks, and prioritisation.
• Serve as Chief of Staff to the CTO, managing leadership rhythms, agendas, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate AI ambitions and ensure AI priorities are integrated into investment decisions and plans.
• Lead budget consolidation and performance reporting to provide executive-level insights.
• Improve operational collaboration and communicate technology value to wider business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant senior technology leadership experience in strategy, portfolio management, or transformation.
• Proven ability to turn high-level strategy into practical, measurable outcomes.
• Strong financial acumen in budget planning, consolidation, and performance management.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders using business language.
• Experience managing complexity and aligning multiple teams within a large organisation.
• Awareness of AI and digital transformation and how emerging tech drives business value.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture celebrating diversity and different working styles.
• Opportunity to shape the future of technology and AI-driven innovation.
• Collaborative environment working closely with senior leadership.
• Commitment to reasonable adjustments for recruitment and workplace inclusivity.