Senior IT Project Manager

The Senior IT Project Manager role offers the opportunity to lead strategic technology initiatives supporting Manulifes Legal Compliance Audit and Government Relations functions. You will drive digital transformation automation and process improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen risk management.

Working with global business and technology partners you will deliver high-impact programs with visibility to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and create measurable business value in highly regulated environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle including initiation planning execution monitoring and closure using best-practice methodologies

• Lead initiatives focused on digitization automation process improvement and cost optimization

• Partner with business stakeholders to define scope requirements and implementation strategies

• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support project initiatives

• Manage scope schedule budget risks issues and dependencies to ensure successful delivery

• Provide clear consistent communication to stakeholders sponsors and senior leadership

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering architecture compliance QA business)

• Translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans and manage stakeholder expectations

• Oversee vendor relationships including contract negotiation and compliance

• Support execution of organizational and divisional strategies

• Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement assessments

• Stay current with industry trends tools and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering or related field and equivalent business experience

• 10 years of experience managing complex cross-functional technology projects

• 57 years of experience within financial services or other regulated environments

• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira Confluence MS Project/Planner Power BI)

• PMP (or equivalent) certification with strong knowledge of PMBOK

• Proficiency in and Agile/Scrum methodologies Waterfall delivery SDLC and software implementation best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience managing initiatives within Legal Compliance Government or Audit domains

• Strong financial acumen (business case development forecasting variance analysis)

• Experience with risk management governance and compliance frameworks

• Vendor management and contract negotiation experience

• Exposure to AI use cases and integrating compliance and audit considerations into technology solutions

• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well 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. 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.

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 .

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$113000.00 CAD - $163000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1