Data Governance Manager, Unstructured Data

Join Manulife as a pivotal contributor in shaping our data governance strategy for unstructured data. As a leader on our Data Governance team you will focus on adapting our existing data management frameworks to achieve AI ready data. This role is crucial in driving our strategic shift towards operationalizing governance for unstructured dataan essential component in the era of AI and digital transformation. You will apply advanced analytics and AI expertise to develop and operationalize governance frameworks that align with responsible AI practices at Manulife.

How we Work

Our Global Data Governance Team operates at the intersection of data science AI and governance innovation. We collaborate globally across Data Governance IT and business teams translating strategic needs into actionable data-driven solutions. You will help establish best practices guidelines and create advanced solutions that elevate our governance capabilities and support responsible AI adoption.

Position Responsibilities :

• Shape AI Ready Data : Design and implement governance frameworks for unstructured data (images transcripts voice documents emails etc.) that support AI and machine learning use cases ensuring adherence to responsible AI and data management principles as well as compliance to existing and emerging regulation.
• Collaborate and Transform : Work closely with AI Model Validation and data science teams to gather requirements and translate them into governance solutions and automation strategies that support data related requirements of responsible AI adoption.
• Innovate and Automate : Enhance governance processes and technologies using data science and AI to support data management for unstructured data including metadata management data quality and lineage tracing.
• Drive Change : Lead training sessions and initiatives to foster adoption of new frameworks tools and capabilities enabling teams to integrate data governance into AI delivery lifecycle.
• Manage Risk : Identify and mitigate risks associated with unstructured data storage access and usage leveraging data science techniques to safeguard data assets and ensure ethical AI practices.
• Champion Quality : Advocate for approaches that enhance the quality and discoverability of unstructured data assets particularly in AI development contexts.
• Lead through Insight : Provide insights on emerging trends and best practices in unstructured data governance and AI readiness.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

When you join our team :

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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 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.

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Referenced Salary Location

Toronto Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$94220.00 CAD - $174980.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

SQL,Data Collection,GCP,Master Data Management,R,Data Management,Clinical Trials,User Acceptance Testing,Data Warehouse,SAS,Oracle,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1