Head of People Product & Governance

We are seeking a Head of Product & Project Governance to shape the future of our People & Culture (P&C) function.

In this pivotal role youll sit at the heart of our People Transformation team responsible for designing and leading the strategic prioritisation of all P&C products and initiatives. Youll build and mature our P&C Project Management Office (PMO) ensuring disciplined execution and consistent delivery across our Nine2028 program and beyond. 

This isnt just about managing projects; its about owning the roadmap driving value realisation and influencing executive decisions to deliver best-in-class HR technology streamlined processes and an enhanced employee experience.

What Youll Do:

• Design and refine a strategic framework for prioritising all P&C products projects and initiatives. Youll ensure alignment with Nine2028 goals assess impact and translate organisational needs into a cohesive and impactful roadmap.

• Establish and mature the P&C Project Management Office (PMO) setting the enterprise standard for disciplined execution. Youll embed best-in-class methodologies oversee portfolio progress manage risks and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.

• Cultivate strong relationships with the Chief People Officer Nine Executive Team and senior leaders. Youll articulate compelling narratives around P&C strategy influence investment decisions and secure organizational buy-in for critical initiatives.

• Define KPIs to measure the effectiveness of our frameworks champion continuous improvement and leverage people analytics to inform prioritisation and track progress.

• Mentor and develop a team of product and project management professionals fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring:

• Executive-level ability in prioritisation and strategic decision-making capable of synthesising complex information and evaluating competing priorities.
• Deep expertise in product management principles portfolio prioritisation and establishing enterprise governance frameworks in complex fast-paced environments (e.g. media digital tech).
• Exceptional influencing and stakeholder engagement skills with a proven track record of aligning senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving acumen with the ability to identify root causes and drive measurable continuous improvement.
• Proven executive leadership and experience leading motivating and developing high-performing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience navigating and leading through significant organisational and cultural transformation.
• A solid understanding of how business operations technology and people strategies intersect. While direct HR experience isnt mandatory an understanding of HR processes and systems (especially HRIS implementation) is essential.

Additional Information :

How we work

At Nine our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position this may include flexible hours hybrid work or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to Employee Exclusives program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands offering unique experiences behind-the-scenes access and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Were committed to a safe respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one youll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities and of all ages genders nationalities backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time