Project Portfolio Management Director

TL;DR

Project Portfolio Management Director: Providing enterprise leadership for Product & Technology portfolio management with an accent on governance, strategic planning, and investment processes. Focus on aligning organizational priorities with business objectives, facilitating executive forums, and building a high-performing portfolio management capability.

Location: Must be based in London (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite)

Company

The hirify.global is a world-leading news organization dedicated to delivering quality information and impartial journalism globally.

What you will do

• Lead enterprise-wide project portfolio management governance across the Product & Technology change portfolio.
• Drive long-term investment planning, strategic sequencing, and prioritization of initiatives.
• Facilitate executive governance forums, investment reviews, and portfolio health discussions.
• Partner with Finance and senior business leaders on investment planning, forecasting, and budget oversight.
• Develop high-quality executive reporting and board materials to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Project Portfolio Management and Business Operations function.

Requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience establishing and leading enterprise project portfolio management functions.
• Proven experience operating at executive level within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience overseeing strategic investment portfolios.
• Outstanding executive stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with C-suite leaders.
• Formal qualification or equivalent experience in recognized portfolio management frameworks such as MoP or SAFe.
• Must be based in or able to work from London on a hybrid basis.

Nice to have

• Experience within media, publishing, digital subscription, or technology-led organizations.
• Experience working within Agile product and technology operating environments.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, scaling, or large-scale transformation programs.

Culture & Benefits

• 50% hybrid working model fostering trust and in-person collaboration.
• Generous annual leave and inclusive parental leave packages.
• Medical cover and subsidized gym memberships.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a disability confident employer.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development in a collaborative environment.