Portfolio Manager Enterprise Operations

What's the role?

As the Portfolio Manager, Enterprise Operations, you will play a key role in driving some of the organisation’s most complex and high-impact strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Operations, you will translate executive priorities into clear, actionable plans and ensure delivery across multiple programs and workstreams.
 

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to provide an enterprise-wide view of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment, momentum, and measurable outcomes.

Note: Applications close 5th May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Strategy, Finance and Business Units to assess feasibility, define scope, and establish resourcing models for key initiatives

• Act as a central escalation point for program leads, identifying risks and resolving blockers to keep delivery on track

• Drive cross-functional collaboration, connecting Business Units and identifying opportunities to streamline processes and leverage scale

• Translate executive direction into structured workstreams, plans, and operational metrics

• Proactively manage interdependencies, risks, and resource constraints across a complex portfolio of programs

• Ensure strong governance practices are in place, with clear decision-making frameworks and consistent reporting to senior leadership

Who are you?

• Experienced in program management, business operations, or consulting within complex, matrixed environments (typically 7+ years)

• A strategic thinker with strong systems thinking capability and the ability to see how decisions impact the broader business

• Highly skilled at influencing and building relationships with senior stakeholders, even without direct authority

• A clear and structured communicator, able to synthesise complex information into actionable insights

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Experienced with delivery methodologies (Agile, Lean, Waterfall) and able to adapt them to suit business needs

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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