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 programmes 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.
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 programme 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 programmes.
* Ensure strong governance practices, with clear decision‐making frameworks and consistent reporting to senior leadership.
Who are you?
* Experienced in programme 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.
Our Benefits Include
* Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
* Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
* Health & wellbeing support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies, including onsite gyms at our Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney offices.
* Time off – 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 to help you make the most of your money.
Benefits
* Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programmes, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
* Volunteer opportunities and company‐organised charity drives to make a difference to our communities.
* Workplace inclusion and facilities – engage with employee‐resource groups and enjoy access to multi‐faith quiet rooms and parents' rooms.
Who are we?
News Corp Australia is the nation's most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household‐name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.
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. 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 let us know.
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Enterprise Operations
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