Project Planning Manager (Portfolio Governance)

TL;DR

Project Planning Manager (Portfolio Governance): Leading the governance, prioritization, and planning of change initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and value creation with an accent on demand management and investment assessment. Focus on balancing organizational capacity, challenging business cases, and enabling data-driven decision-making for senior leadership.

Location: Hybrid (London) - 50% onsite requirement (averaging 2-3 days in office)

Company

The hirify.global is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy.

What you will do

• Lead portfolio intake and demand management processes to identify duplication and optimal delivery pathways.
• Partner with stakeholders to refine proposals and ensure alignment with governance standards.
• Challenge business cases and benefit forecasts to support evidence-based investment decisions.
• Manage portfolio capacity planning, monitoring resource utilization and delivery constraints.
• Produce governance reporting and provide actionable portfolio insights for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by embedding lean governance and outcome-based investment approaches.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading enterprise portfolio management, PMO/VMO leadership, or strategic programme governance.
• Strong understanding of technology change and ability to assess investment opportunities.
• Excellent financial acumen with experience evaluating ROI and investment value.
• Experience working within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• 50% hybrid working model with openness to flexible working pattern requests.
• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages.
• Subsidised gym memberships.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.