Project Manager driving change initiatives and operational readiness at Manulife. Collaborating with leadership to transform and implement new services.
Responsibilities
develop and maintain integrated project plans, roadmaps, portfolio views, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issue tracking
serve as a central point of coordination across operations leadership, sub-teams, and stakeholders
support the design and implementation of the Target Operating Model
assess organizational readiness and identify impacts to people, processes, tools, capacity, training needs, and role clarity
facilitate meetings and workshops to drive alignment and resolve issues
design governance forums, structured status reporting, and decision-making frameworks
ensure project and portfolio documentation remains accurate and accessible
support delivery best practices and continuous improvement
Requirements
7+ years of project or program management experience
demonstrated experience managing integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and stakeholder reporting in complex delivery environments
experience supporting operational transformation initiatives in complex, matrixed, cross-functional environments
strong facilitation, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-support skills
knowledge of project management methodologies and delivery practices, including agile, scrum, and waterfall
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
experience in Group Benefits, insurance, or financial services is an asset
experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet and JIRA
Benefits
health, dental, mental health, vision insurance
short- and long-term disability coverage
life and AD&D insurance
adoption/surrogacy benefits
wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching)
financial education and counseling resources
generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
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