Manager, Transformation

The GWAM Transformation Office is recruiting a Manager, Transformation, to assist in driving the transformation at Manulife Global Wealth and Asset Management. Our GWAM Transformation Office is accountable for:

• Prioritizing all discretionary spend across GWAM to ensure it aligns with our strategy

• Creating transparency, rigor, and accountability around value creation; ensuring delivery and impact is achieved during and after the completion of strategic projects

• Driving the successful execution of select major projects that span multiple areas of our segment

As Manager, Transformation, you will enable the execution of the Strategy by partnering with business leaders and delivering the Transformation mandate. The Manager partners across business lines and geographies to ensure strategic objectives achieve intended outcomes, through thoughtful analysis and clear presentation of results & recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with team members to drive Manulife GWAM transformation priorities, represent the team on cross-functional work, identify issues, raise as required, and recommend solutions to keep priorities on track.

• Perform research and analysis and based on the research completed, summarize findings and propose recommendations

• Help plan and prioritize intake of discretionary spending needs for business that align with key goals and strategies.

• Assist in developing business cases and preparing materials and managing approval and reviews.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of transformation initiatives. Monitor portfolio progress, financial results, and KPIs and contribute to broader portfolio and analysis reporting

• Support analysis and development of roadmaps to translate strategy into execution plans

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inspire change and ensure successful implementation of transformation initiatives.

• Support change management efforts to drive a change mentality in the organization

• Develop executive presentation materials, and reports, and handle ad hoc requests including crafting analysis, conclusions, and facilitating associated actions

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in business or equivalent

• 4-8 years of experience in a strategy & transformation function (or equivalent) within large multi-national corporation

• Prior experience in top tier management consulting, or similar roles preferred

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong presentation and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize work deliverables

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster and maintain relationships in a matrix organization

• Ability to set, manage and work to the expectations of partners and to work independently as well collaboratively in a dynamic group

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Quebec, 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.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including 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. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.