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About the Role

As Project Portfolio Management Director, you will provide enterprise leadership for Product & Technology portfolio management, establishing and leading the governance, planning and investment processes that enable the FT to deliver its strategic ambitions. Partnering with executive leaders across Product, Technology, Editorial, Data, Commercial and Corporate functions, you will ensure organisational priorities, investment decisions, resources and delivery activities remain aligned to business objectives. You'll lead portfolio governance, business planning and investment forums while building a high-performing portfolio management capability that delivers transparency, operational excellence and measurable business value. This is a highly strategic leadership role requiring exceptional commercial judgement, executive influence and the ability to translate organisational strategy into effective portfolio management practices.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide project portfolio management governance across the Product & Technology change portfolio.
Drive long-term investment planning, strategic sequencing and prioritisation of initiatives.
Own enterprise demand management, investment governance and portfolio intake processes.
Facilitate executive governance forums, investment reviews and portfolio health discussions.
Provide executive insight into portfolio performance, investment allocation, delivery risks, dependencies and capacity.
Partner with Finance and senior business leaders on investment planning, forecasting, budget oversight and value realisation.
Lead business planning, operating rhythms and organisational performance management across Product & Technology.
Develop high-quality executive reporting and board materials that enable data-driven decision making.
Build, lead and develop a high-performing Project Portfolio Management and Business Operations function.
Champion portfolio management best practice, continuous improvement and organisational capability development.

Requirements

Significant senior leadership experience establishing and leading enterprise project portfolio management functions.
Proven experience operating at executive level within complex, matrixed organisations.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience overseeing strategic investment portfolios.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise governance, operational planning and portfolio prioritisation.
Outstanding executive stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with C-suite leaders.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Experience leading business transformation, operational effectiveness and organisational change.
Ability to translate strategic priorities into enterprise governance frameworks, portfolio management practices and operating models.
Formal qualification or equivalent experience in recognised portfolio management frameworks such as Management of Portfolios (MoP) or SAFe Lean Portfolio Management.
Experience within media, publishing, digital subscription or technology-led organisations.
Experience working within Agile product and technology operating environments.
Experience supporting organisational growth, scaling or large-scale transformation programmes.

Skills

Portfolio Management
Governance
Investment Planning
Demand Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Business Transformation
Agile Methodologies

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible working

Experience Level

Senior Leadership
Executive Level

Education Level

Formal qualification or equivalent experience in recognised portfolio management frameworks such as Management of Portfolios (MoP) or SAFe Lean Portfolio Management.

Benefits

Generous annual leave
Medical cover
Inclusive parental leave packages
Subsidised gym memberships
Opportunities to give back to the community

About the Company

The Financial Times is one of the world's leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you'll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you.
With no fixed path, you'll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Equal Opportunity

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued.
A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential.
We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.