Head of Projects

Who you are

• Significant experience leading project delivery teams within complex technology, digital product or transformation environments
• Proven experience managing Project Managers or multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Strong knowledge of Agile, hybrid and project-based delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated success delivering complex business and technology change initiatives
• Experience in resource management, workforce planning and delivery capacity forecasting
• Strong understanding of project, programme and portfolio management disciplines
• Experience establishing delivery governance frameworks, planning processes and performance management approaches
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Experience working within complex matrix organisations
• Professional project management certification (such as APM, PRINCE2, AgilePM, CSM or equivalent)
• Experience within media, publishing, digital subscription or technology-led organisations
• Experience working within portfolio management environments
• Knowledge of Lean delivery approaches, product operating models and modern delivery practices

What the job involves

• As Head of Projects, you will lead the Project Management function across Product & Technology, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic change initiatives and complex product development programmes
• Reporting to the Vice President, Portfolio and Programmes, you will provide leadership across project delivery, resource management and governance, enabling teams to deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes in a hybrid Agile environment
• Working closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Programme Leaders and business stakeholders, you'll ensure delivery commitments are realistic, risks are proactively managed and portfolio priorities are translated into achievable plans
• This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for developing a high-performing team of Project Managers while continuously improving delivery capability, governance and operational excellence across Product & Technology
• Lead the Project Management function across Product & Technology, driving consistent, high-quality delivery across a portfolio of strategic initiatives
• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for Project Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing delivery culture
• Oversee delivery planning, governance, risks, dependencies and milestone management across multiple programmes and projects
• Own resource management and workforce planning, ensuring delivery capacity aligns with business priorities
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Portfolio Governance and business leaders to improve delivery predictability and execution
• Champion delivery practices that balance Agile ways of working with effective governance and organisational commitments
• Develop and maintain delivery metrics, reporting and performance indicators to support informed decision-making
• Act as a senior escalation point for delivery risks, resource conflicts and organisational blockers
• Drive continuous improvement in project management standards, methodologies and delivery capability across the organisation
• Build strong relationships across Product, Technology, Editorial, Commercial, Data and Corporate functions to enable successful delivery outcomes

Benefits

• A range of training courses as well as confidential career coaching and mentoring
• Flexibility - working from home, job sharing, compressed weeks, and flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave, flexible leave allowance and paid volunteer leave
• Pension contribution
• Local health coverage plans
• Gym memberships and healthcare schemes, professional counselling sessions, 24-hour employee wellbeing helpline, weekly meditation classes
• Financial wellbeing products and services