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Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.

At Manulife, data is a critical strategic focus. Delivering the right solutions to ensure all levels of the organization are making data-driven decisions is key to Manulife’s success. We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Data Project Manager to lead and manage data-centric projects within our organization. This role involves planning, executing, and delivering data projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, a strong understanding of data technologies, and excellent leadership and communication skills. We offer opportunity to lead innovative and impactful data projects, working with a talented and dynamic team in a collaborative environment.

If you are a seasoned IT Data Project Manager with a passion for leading data-driven initiatives and delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

We are looking for someone with:

• Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field.

• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) are advantageous.

• Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on data projects.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering successful data projects.

• Experience in agile project management methodologies is a plus.

• Experience with machine learning and data science projects is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security

• Detail-minded individual with strong sense of responsibility and proactiveness who can work well under pressure and tight schedules

• Proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin is an advantage

• Coordinate between multiple overseas teams

• Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of data management, data warehousing, and data analytics technologies.

• Familiarity with Cloud based big data technologies (e.g. SQL, Python, Spark, DataBricks, DataFactory, PowerBI, Fabric) and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).

• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint).

• Project Management Skills:

• Proven track record of managing complex data projects, from initiation to closure.

• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to assess project performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions under pressure.

• Business Acumen:

• Understanding business objectives. Ability to align data projects with broader business goals

• Value proposition with skill in articulating the business value of big data initiatives

On the job you will:

• Project Intake and Initiation:

• Support the build of business case by identifying business needs, conducting feasibility study, identifying business benefits, developing project charter, and obtaining stakeholder approval

• Manage project intake by conducting project effort estimate, prioritization against Book of Work, confirming project funding and planning resources capacity

• Support project initiation including establishing project governance structure, resource planning, defining project roadmap, conducting project kickoff

• Project Planning and Management:

• Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resources.

• Define project success criteria and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Execution and Delivery:

• Lead the execution of data projects, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines.

• Coordinate tasks, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.

• Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, presentations, and status updates.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their needs are addressed.

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.

• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to project team members.

• Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

• Conduct regular quality reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Track project expenses and ensure they remain within approved budgets.

• Optimize resource allocation to maximize project efficiency and effectiveness.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in project management.

• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data technologies and project management methodologies.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

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 mindset 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

Our commitment to you :

• Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better

• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success

• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry

• Our best. Every day.

Acerca de John Hancock y Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante grupo internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Nuestra sede mundial se encuentra en Toronto, Canadá, y operamos como Manulife mediante nuestras oficinas de Canadá, Asia y Europa, y principalmente como John Hancock en Estados Unidos. Brindamos servicios de asesoría financiera, seguros y soluciones de gestión patrimonial y de activos para personas, grupos e instituciones. Para finales de 2022, ya contábamos con más de 40,000 empleados, más de 116,000 representantes y miles de socios de distribución que brindaban nuestros servicios a más de 34 millones de clientes. Para finales de 2022, los activos que gestionamos y administramos fueron de CAD 1.3 billones (USD 1.0 billones), incluidos los activos invertidos totales de CAD 0.4 billones (USD 0.3 billones) y los activos netos de fondos segregados de CAD 0.3 billones (USD 0.3 billones). Cotizamos en las bolsas de valores de Toronto, Nueva York y Filipinas como “MFC” y en la de Hong Kong como “945”.

Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, desarrollar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que servimos, y para fomentar un entorno de trabajo inclusivo que abarque la fuerza de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con el reclutamiento justo, la retención, el ascenso y la compensación, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y la lactancia), orientación sexual, características genéticas, estatus de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley aplicable.

Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información compartida durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación será almacenada y utilizada de manera congruente con las leyes aplicables y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a recruitment@manulife.com .

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