Director, Group Benefits Data Services in Toronto

Group Benefits is looking for a self-motivated, well-rounded Director, who can move between conversations on project management with Data Analysts to data strategy conversations with Senior Leaders. This opportunity will require a broad range of skillsets to pave the vision for data usage with Group Benefits, prioritize steps to create that vision, and hold the teams accountable for delivery.

Position Responsibilities:

• Quickly gain an in-depth understanding of business drivers and the data requirements needed to fuel growth.
• Set the strategic direction of data usage within Group Benefits and reinforce with Senior Management approval.
• Prioritize data requirements and reusable data objects with data teams responsible for handling, storage, and reporting.
• Hold teams accountable for the execution of the data strategy and report progress to Senior Management.
• Proactively identify shortcomings in resources to ensure project timelines are met.
• Manage partners in Advanced Analytics, IT, Product, Operations, and other areas throughout Group Benefits.
• Work with Legal, Privacy, and Business Development teams to ensure contracts create the inflow of data required to manage partnerships and achieve our data strategy.
• Adopt, develop, and accelerate Manulife’s data governance and data protection strategy and processes.
• Promote and educate peers on data protection policies.
• Be an active member of the Business Analytics Management Team.
• Lead special projects as required.

Required Qualifications:

• You have 3 years+ of data management experience.
• You have a university degree in a related field.
• You effectively engage and influence others - building strong relationships with IT, business, and other partners across the organization.
• You effectively and clearly communicate complex concepts (written and spoken).
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret complex compliance concepts.
• You have a proven track record of successful program development and delivery.
• You are flexible, creative, and can prioritize effectively.
• You can make informed risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• You are highly organized, planful, and excellent at time management.
• You embody our values: Own it, Think big, Obsess about our customers, Do the right thing, Get it done together, Share your humanity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

When you join our team, we’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock:

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals.

We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.

Benefits include health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.