Director, Group Functions Data Office Portfolio - Toronto, Canada - Manulife

Manulife

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world.

From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business.

To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive.

Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement
Hybrid

The Opportunity

Responsibilities

Develop and implement program management strategies, standards, and processes
Monitor and report on program progress, risks, and issues to senior management and other partners.
Continuously assess and improve program management processes and practices.
Develop and manage relationships with key team members, both internal and external, to ensure programs meet their needs and expectations.
Manage intakes and project estimations, as well as the budget, resource forecast, and actuals for the Group Functions Data Office.
Assist the business in scoping and planning upcoming initiatives and roadmap items.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Lead a team of project managers and analysts

What motivates you?

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

10+ years professional experience in project/program management with a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as data management, computer science, or business administration. Certifications in project management (such as PMP or PMI-ACP) is beneficial.
Experience in leading enterprise level data management projects and implement multiple initiatives.
A strategic demeanor and able to align data portfolio management with overall business objectives, driving initiatives to optimize portfolio performance.
A consistent track record of leading and developing successful teams.
Collaboration and able to communicate effectively to work effectiently with team members across the organization, including business leaders, IT teams, and other data management functions.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to find opportunities for improvement within the data portfolio and drive datadriven decisionmaking.
Experience in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the data office, as well as driving change management initiatives.
Good judgment and the ability to handle high pressure situations.
Ability (and preference) to work in an Agile environment.

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Valuesfirst culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better.

With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States.

We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.

At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers.

At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion).

We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' in Hong K